Bustling Brighton is busy, from iconic tourist attractions to beach-front cool.

It's been voted one of the top ten city beach break destinations in the world.

The interactive Visit Brighton, user-friendly website claims that "daytime traditional seaside fun mixes seamlessly with night time funky beachside club culture.

There are an estimated 614,600,000 pebbles on the beach which offers a range of watersports including paddle bording, Frisbee and volleyball.

The beachfront promenade is a popular destination but Brighton Palace Pier has galleries in the Artists' Quarter.

The arches by the West Pier are home to independent traders selling fashion, furniture and photography.

And, of course, there is Brighton Palace Pier, a must-visit and not just for its helter skelter and arcade games.

Next door is Sea Life Brighton home to giant turtles, sharks and seahorses. To the east of the Pier there is the historic Volks Railway, Britain's oldest electric railway built in 1883.

The free Fishing Museum, which traces the city's origins as a sleepy fishing village, is to the west and further along there is the British Airways i360, the world's tallest moving observation tower.

The Peace Staute marks the boundary in to Hove where you can enjoy the stunning architecture of the modernist Embassy Court and the Regency Brunswick Square.

Further along the seafront there's the iconic colourful beach huts and the new Hove Plinth.

Brighton's seafront clubs and bars nestling underneath the Victorian beachfront arches open their doors for some of the best club nights in the country.

And, don't forget to venture into town to The Lanes and enjoy a drink or meal in one of the many restaurants. There is an opportunity for retail therapy nearby.

If in Brighton then you have to go to the pier we were told. I didn't on my last visit but did this time.

It is 1,722 ft long and is acknowledged as one of the finest piers every built and it was finally opened in 1899.

Maintaining it is a constant operation for workers called deck hands and divers are employed to check the substructure.

Millions of pounds have been invested in maintenance over the past decade and the prominent, Grade 2 listed building now offers a step back in time with a modern twist.

You walk in the footsteps of thousands of sun-seekers down the decades but there are now nerve-jangling thrill rides and attractions.

For those of a different persuasion, there is food for all tastes, from chips to fruit-filled crepes.

Sadly, we didn't have time to enjoy a meal but we did sit in the sun, not on a free deckchair and many are available.

Rather, we enjoyed a small refreshment in the Palm Court. In our case we had soft drinks.

Staff say they have been favoured by recent investment and it shows.

An extensive bar and quality seating give this a quality feel and the view is stunning. The modern toilets among the best we encountered on our journey along the South Coast.

We loved it, particularly the sea beeze which took some heat out of the sun and we also enjoyed the walk along the promenade which has attractions for all ages.

Do go, and Brighton is easy to get to be car, bus and train (London Victoria and along the South Coast) but don't miss the pier.

Useful links

​ www.visitbrighton.com