Westcliff-on-Sea is known for Westcliff Beach, backed by cafes, fish ’n’ chip takeaways, and the sloping lawns of Southend Cliff Gardens. Overlooking the sea, the landmark 1960s Cliffs Pavilion theatre hosts comedy and music, with a similar programme at the 1912 Palace Theatre. Clothing stores and supermarkets dot Hamlet Court Road and London Road, and Chalkwell Park has ornamental gardens and sports facilities.