Seaview is a small Edwardian-era seaside resort on the north-eastern corner of the Isle of Wight. The town has a time-capsule feel and is known for its views of the Solent to the mainland, and dazzling sunsets. With a yacht club, it is the ideal spot for sailing, paddleboarding, and swimming.
Fringed by shingle and sandy beaches, at low tide it’s possible to walk along the beach to the village of St Helens.
How to get there and around
The coastline is divided into bays with either a path along the seawall or a coastal road to walk along when the tide is in. While Seaview is ideal for water sports, Seagrove (to the south) is better for swimming and Priory Bay (further south again) is the sandiest beach, although it’s possible to get cut off at the latter when the tide comes in. It i