Southend Beach on Shoebury Common is a delightful little beach. It is easily accessed via Southend on Sea Eastern Esplanade and Thorpe Bay. Situated two miles (3.2km) from Southend town centre, it is a sand and shingle beach with mud flats and facilities including: jet skiing; café/restaurant; beach huts; deckchair hire; slipway; promenade; pay parking; and wildlife reserve.