If you're wondering where to catch some rays on a sun-drenched day, the Jurassic Coast is brimming with spots. However, there's one seaside town that seems to slip under the holidaymakers' radar. Tucked away in East Devon, Seaton finds itself squeezed between the bustling tourist draws of Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.
Not far off, the charming fishing village of Beer also garners attention for its delightful boutiques and idyllic beach views. "People bypass us because they don't know that we're even here," said Victoria Moorey, who works at Coastal Craft Collective by the seafront. "Sidmouth's on the map, Lyme's on the map and nobody knows about little Seaton in the middle.
It is a hidden gem. We're all independent businesses, we've got so much that goes on. "We get accused of being a tiny town but that's the thing, we are a small town with a huge beach, a great community and a big heart.
" Devon's own seaside café offering sweeping views of the Jurassic Coast has recently reopened sporting a fresh look, and Exeter anticipates an exciting array of new openings come summer, reports Devon Live . During DevonLive's visit on what was one of the warmest days of the year thus far, Seaton was a hub of activity. The pebbled beach was brimming with life, from sunbathers to swimmers, paddleboarders to strollers, all basking in the glorious weather .
Victoria highlights Seaton's low profile as its hidden strength. Unlike most seaside locales swamped by seasonal second homeowners, Seaton has.