Westcliff-on-Sea is a seaside resort in the suburbs of Southend-on-Sea. It is west of Southend and east of Chalkwell. It is within walking distance from the Marine Parade (the main strip by the sea) in Southend-on-Sea. The local shopping area in Westcliff-on-Sea is Hamlet Court Road. It grew into a respectable retail area with specialist shops and independent quality stores. The recession during the ’90s saw Westcliff-on-Sea decline, but regeneration in the early 2000’s and 2010 has produced a street with an abundance of restaurants.