Hotels in English Riviera

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Princess Theatre in Torquay City Centre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Palace Theatre and Little Theatre are both not far.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Blackpool Sands, located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Dartmouth. Catch the sunset by the shore at Landcombe Cove Beach, just a short walk away.

If being by the water is a major draw, Paignton Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Paignton. Catch the sunset by the shore at Fairy Cove, just a short walk away.

If being by the water is a major draw, Meadfoot Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Torquay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Peaked Tor Cove Beach, just a short walk away.

If you're in central Hope and want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Hope Cove Beach. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Inner Hope, Boat Beach, and Mouthwell Sand, all 3 within a short walk.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Babbacombe Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Torquay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Oddicombe Beach, just a short walk away.

Imagine strolling along Brixham Harbour for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Brixham. If you carry on walking you'll get to Brixham Marina, Breakwater Beach, and Fishcombe Cove for some more water views.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Paignton Zoo, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Paignton. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Paignton Zoo, you'll love Splashdown Quaywest and Dartmouth Steam Railway, both located nearby.