English Riviera Family Hotels

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Princess Theatre in Torquay City Centre. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Palace Theatre and Little Theatre are both not far.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Blackpool Sands, located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Dartmouth. Catch the sunset by the shore at Landcombe Cove Beach, just a short walk away.

If being by the water is a major draw, Paignton Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Paignton. Catch the sunset by the shore at Fairy Cove, just a short walk away.

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Babbacombe Beach during your travels in Torquay? Amble around this quaint area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Slapton Sands during your travels in Kingsbridge? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Walk around the campus at Royal Naval College as part of your travels around Dartmouth. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.