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SoBo Beach is a truly special place with its unique 90s vibe, friendly atmosphere and breathtaking sunsets. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy golden hour with stunning views of Boscombe and Bournemouth Piers. It brings people together and creates beautiful memories. It would be such a shame to lose this little gem! ❤️
Magdalena · signed just now
Community. A place to get food & drink & sit along that area of the beach.
Lucy, Southbourne · signed 1 min ago
I have walks every week to this place for a coffee with my friends. We really love the atmosphere as it’s a place for everyone to enjoy.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 3 min ago
I enjoy the community spirit there wonderful for locals year around a safe and friendly place for mental health
Ralphperry, Christchurch · signed 3 min ago
I use Sobo beach often for coffee on my beach walks A great place to meet up with friends as well They have so many activities for the community It would be a shame to see Sobo beach go!!!
Julie, Bournemouth · signed 4 min ago
Its become a key community venue for Southbourne. My running group meet here and have coffee every week and there are also great charity initiatives. Its our go to venue for everything.
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 5 min ago
Because its community, they help in so many ways and support the local community
Dani, Christchurch · signed 6 min ago
It’s the heart of the community!
A supporter in Christchurch · signed 7 min ago
It’s been a place where I meet my friends on a Sunday morning with the children and have a catch up after a busy family week, we find it a nice place to relax and the kids can have fun
Aaron, Christchurch · signed 9 min ago
My wife and I love breakfast with friends and family . Great atmosphere
Martin, Bournemouth · signed 10 min ago
Southbourne is my home town. My mother was born in Southbourne.
Cindy, Southbourne · signed 10 min ago
Such a special place, unique and so popular for the Community. Nothing quite like it, they should definitely be allowed to continue here 💖
Marilyn, Dorset · signed 12 min ago
I moved two years ago to Southbourne and couldn’t believe how lovely SOBO beach was. I come here on a weekly basis just to be outside and watch the world go by - even on Christmas Day! I bring every friend or family member who visits here and they always love it. I hope it stays as I’d be devastated to see it go - it’s been such a huge reason why I love living in Southbourne (any why my friends always want to come and visit me!)
Elizabeth, Southbourne · signed 13 min ago
A community hub for us to meet families and get outside away from screens allowing the kids to play.
A supporter in Bournemouth · signed 13 min ago
I stop at Sobo for an early morning hot chocolate on my daily dog walk. I love the inclusive relaxed atmosphere. The staff are lovely & the opening hours are great. They’ve worked hard to build supportive communities & would be a huge loss.
Rachel, Southbourne · signed 15 min ago
It’s always where I stop off when cycling through from Sandbanks to Hengistbury. My visitors to the area and I love it for the chilled out friendly vibe. It’s part of the community. This works, please respect the community.
Felicity, Poole · signed 19 min ago
I am often alone and I always feel safe there. It gets me out and wal mi ng knowing I can find a cosy corner and watch the world go by. It’s not all about the fantastic entertainment - is a beautiful quite friendly spot too
Helen, Boscombe · signed 21 min ago
Love stopping here for a coffee whilst walking and also feel safe to let daughter meet friends at this venue as easy to arrange collecting her
A supporter · signed 22 min ago
It’s a great community space, perfect for local group meet ups, sea swimming, meeting friends etc. it’s different to the other venues along the beach and adds a real charm and genuine soul to the area.
Michael, Bournemouth · signed 23 min ago
Great meeting place. Great atmosphere food and coffee . Good for a lot of groups and the community
Karen, Bournemouth · signed 28 min ago
We use SoBo all year round as a family. From the silent yoga, chips and ice creams on the beach. Coffee on my Sunday run.
Sarah, Southbourne · signed 29 min ago
I meet my friends here when I get chance to see them, we have so many memories here. The community atmosphere is amazing, it provides a fantastic year round facility for everyone. There is nothing that could replace that
A supporter in Southbourne · signed 34 min ago
This is the perfect place where both the younger and older generations can feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed every day. It’s also an ideal place for families with young children.
Sebastiankubon · signed 42 min ago
It has so many events abd groups attached to it that supports so many peoples wellbeing. Not only that but it’s a safe and inclusive space! Whenever I have visitors it’s the place I always take them to. It’s the place I stop at on a dog walk. It’s the place I go to if I just want a coffee and sit and enjoy the peace and the view!
Nikki, Bournemouth · signed 43 min ago
It’s more than a community, we can walk over there have a little break and meet other people, enjoy a coffee, the place helps people and it is accessible. Supports the community with offering space and facilities.
Eleni, Boscombe · signed 48 min ago
It should be there for public use &to provide an area for community support.
Maureen, Christchurch · signed 50 min ago
I love coming here for a coffee after my runs. We also attend events and our favourite is coming in the winter for a hit chocolate.
Rosie, Southbourne · signed 52 min ago
I enjoy using it when I’m visiting friends in Southbourne regularly.
Polly · signed 1 hour ago
Use it daily when walking, swimming, taking friends, meeting new friends, attending music events and more.
Adrian, Southbourne · signed 1 hour ago
I am walking there a lot and enjoing the food..drinks..athmosphere
Ana, Bournemouth · signed 1 hour ago
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