What are some popular destinations near Hastings along the south coast?

To the west of Hastings, you can visit Eastbourne and Brighton, check into a coastal campsite, and spend your days swimming, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding along the shore. Just past Eastbourne, you can visit the lighthouse of Beachy Head and the white chalk sea cliffs of the Seven Sisters within the South Downs National Park, where hikers can set out along the South Downs Way.