Brighton, or more accurately Brighton and Hove, is a fashionable seaside resort town. Brighton is a lively and friendly university town next to Hove, generally considered the more elegant of the two towns. Brighton Beach is a legendary attraction as is The Royal Pavilion. Brighton and Hove is a well known as a haven for the eclectic. There is a wide variety of shopping in the North Laines and The Lanes with bohemian stores selling vintage clothing to high-end jewelry stores. There are restaurants and pubs for every taste. Clubs have music from indie to 60's to modern dance. Brighton has been regarded for some time as a premier resort for gays and lesbians, with the grand “Brighton Pride†parade and party held annually in August
