East of the Old Steine, Kemp Town is home to an intriguing mix of grand Regency crescents, bric-a-brac shops, delis, cosy cafés and pubs. It’s also Brighton’s gay quarter. There are a naturist beach, discreetly shielded by the shingle, and a lively nightlife scene, with larger gay clubs and bars on the seafront strip. Otherwise, the action is focused on the long and colourful St James’s Street, which leads to the quieter, calmer Kemp Town village.