The largest town on the Essex Sunshine Coast, and a bustling but affordable seaside resort. It boasts an array of entertainment including a pleasure pier, arcades, the Princes and the West Cliff Theatres, a golf course, seafront walks, water sports and an airfield offering pleasure flights. The main shopping area contains many of the more familiar national chains, independent stores as well as a variety of eateries to tantalise your taste buds. Just outside of town is Clacton Shopping Village offering a wide range of individual stores with famous name brands at discounted prices.