Southsea Seafront

Southsea is a seaside resort and a geographic area of Portsmouth, Portsea Island in England. Southsea is located 1.8 miles (2.8 km) to the south of Portsmouth's inner city-centre. Southsea is not a separate town as all of Portsea Island's settlements (including Southsea) were incorporated into the boundaries of Portsmouth in 1904.

If you want to experience Portsmouth like a local, Southsea is an absolute must.

It's more than your typical seaside resort with hotels and beaches; it's a thriving, cultural force that feels as real and tangible to those who live there as the pebbles on Southsea Beach.

Whilst Gunwharf Quays may have the recognisable bars, restaurants and shopping outlets, Southsea is decidedly more independent. There may be a few big names along Palmerston Road, but most other streets are bursting with independent pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops and more.

It's also a place to get away from the copy-and-paste British High Street, to see something you don't every day.

Southsea emerged as a popular tourist destination during the Victorian era -