Southbourne Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Southbourne Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Southbourne Beach during your trip to Bournemouth?
Bournemouth Beach
Stroll along miles of England’s southern coast and stop at the fun parks and activity centers along the way.
Bournemouth International Centre
Go to a performance, conference, exhibition or other event at this large venue, which sits on the beautiful coast of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth Pier
Zipline from a tall tower on the pier over the waves of the sea and down to the beach from this pier’s exhilarating activity center.
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
Treat yourself to a night of early 20th-century-style grandeur at this opulent and historic theater, where you can see everything from dramas to concerts.
Boscombe Pier
Boscombe Pier is just one of the places to see in Bournemouth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Things to do
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Poole Fish & Chips Lunchtime or Evening Cruise
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
Top hotels in Southbourne
Laguna Hotel
"Didn’t start very well with a late check in. - room not ready. It then got worse! The room - bathroom - more hair on the floor in the shower than on my head! The flat screen TV - as big as my iPad and tucked around the corner. The beds - sprinkled with crumbs - cleaner eating lunch? Duvet was thick ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
"Overall a good stay. My standard room was located on the 2nd floor with no lift in that part of the hotel. It was compact - suitable for one person but would be tight for two - as I was travelling alone maybe that’s why I was placed there. Two of the three window openings were on safety latches so ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Royal Bath Hotel
"Not good service dirty hotel need refurbishment as soon as possible"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Bournemouth East Cliff by Belvilla
"Breakfast was good but had to walk next door for meals and all activitys. Not very good, the room was ok and clean shower was in the bath , and it wasnt very good.we would not stay there again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
"Clean room and local to all amenities"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Durley Dean Hotel
"Good proximity to town centre. Staff mostly helpful. Parking (very limited) problematic."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southbourne
Boscombe
Boscombe is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like O2 Academy Bournemouth and Boscombe Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Bournemouth.
Bournemouth City Centre
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bournemouth City Centre. Make a stop by Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum or Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre while you're exploring the area.
West Cliff
While visiting West Cliff, you might make a stop by sights like Bournemouth Beach and Alum Chine Beach.
Westbourne
Notable for its beaches, restaurants and spas, Westbourne is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Bournemouth. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bournemouth Beach or Bournemouth Town Hall.
