The largest town on Essex, Englands Tendring Peninsula, Clacton-on-Sea was founded in 1871 and has a population of 53,000. This historic waterfront community boasts sandy beaches, piers filled with shops and attractions, golf courses, dining, and nightlife. Clacton-on-Sea also hosts the annual Clacton Air Show, which draws 90,000 visitors to the area, and the Clacton Carnival and Jazz Festival.