Brighton:COOL Things To Do..Tips Needed

Hi guys-
Planning to get out of london this weekend and head to Brighton this weekend..

I did googled for some info and while the pier/waterfront/rides/beach etc. looks interesting, i was wondering if there are any cool things to do besides the usual " touristy " routines.

Anyone on this forum live in Brighton ?

While hitting the beach/broadwalk will still be funa and a welcome relief from London, just wanted to know if there were other "unusual " or " alternative " things to do there..

One thing i'm into is going to thrift/charity store/ boot sales etc. but that might be a tall order since the trip will be for just a day.

Love to hear tried and tested tips...BTW we will be driving.

Cheers
Zu.

Eat at least one stick of Brighton rock! Go on a bouncy castle.  Build a sand castle. Oh no that's right it's a pebble beach. OK play some arcade games and win a nice plastic bracelet.

if you're going down on Sunday, there is a huge boot sale in the station parking lot. Its a bit hit and miss, but I've found some really interesting furniture there in the past.

Also, first Sunday of every month, there is an organic farmers market in Hove Town Hall.

Other things to do:
Catch the number 77 bus (the open top bus) up to Devil's Dyke. Its not the beach, but it is gorgeous countryside and well worth the £2.40 bus fare.

If you're hanging out on the beach and want to get away from the tourists, head towards the West Pier. Just underneath the West Pier is a little market area filled with stalls selling incense, homemade clothes, etc.  The beach there is much nicer and much less crowded.

have fun!

-prakriti

had a great time in Brighton. thanx for the tips.

Cheers
Zu
PS its true what they say..Brits outside of London seem more friendly and smile more.