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.

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Slapton Sands is a spot you might want to check out, located 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from central Kingsbridge. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Blackpool Sands, Beesands Beach, and Hallsands Beach.

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 you'd like to get a taste of Dartmouth student life, check out Royal Naval College, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Dartmouth.

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.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Torre Abbey— just one of the monuments in Torquay City Centre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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, Fishcombe Cove, and St. Mary's Bay Beach for some more water views.