Can you give me examples of "on the beach"?

We spent the whole day on the beach. The children built sandcastles on the beach. I love walking on the beach at sunset.

What are some alternatives to "on the beach"?

at the beach by the sea on the shore on the coast on the waterfront

Can you give me examples of "on the seaside"?

Our hotel is located on the seaside. There are many restaurants on the seaside. The town is charming with its houses on the seaside.

What are some alternatives to "on the seaside"?

by the sea along the coast at the seaside by the shore on the coast

Which is correct:
"on the beach" or "on the seaside"?

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on the beach

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to indicate being physically located on the sandy area by the sea.

Examples:

We spent the whole day on the beach.
The children built sandcastles on the beach.
I love walking on the beach at sunset.

Alternatives:

at the beach
by the sea
on the shore
on the coast
on the waterfront

on the seaside

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

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This phrase is used to describe being in the general area near the sea, which could include the beach as well as other locations.

Examples:

Our hotel is located on the seaside.
There are many restaurants on the seaside.
The town is charming with its houses on the seaside.

Alternatives:

by the sea
along the coast
at the seaside
by the shore
on the coast

Both 'on the beach' and 'on the seaside' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'On the beach' is more commonly used to refer to being physically on the sandy area by the sea, while 'on the seaside' is used to describe being in the general area near the sea, which could include the beach as well as other locations.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

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Which is correct: "on the beach" or "on the seaside"?

on the beach

on the seaside

Which is correct:
"on the beach" or "on the seaside"?