Seven miles of sand from Hengistbury Head to the harbour mouth, a town centre that runs from the pier up to the Triangle, and neighbourhoods spreading north to the Stour. Most of the conurbation's hotels, nightlife and student housing sits inside BH1 to BH11.
Westover Road jeweller selling diamond engagement rings, vintage jewellery and pre-owned Rolex and other watches.
Clothing and gift boutique in Westbourne Arcade, with a sister shop in Winchester.
Sicilian-inspired coffee shop on Seamoor Road in Westbourne, with homemade pastries and Sicilian Nights.
Family-run B&B in an Edwardian house on Grand Avenue, Southbourne, between the high street and the clifftop.
Family-run garage on Christchurch Road in Pokesdown for servicing, repairs and MOTs on cars and light vans.
Coached functional fitness and HYROX training gym on Station Approach, beside Kings Park, with free parking.
Estate and letting agent on Southbourne Grove, with separate sales, lettings and waterside property desks.
Thai and Chinese takeaway at 549 Wimborne Road, Winton, with Panang and Massaman curries beside the chow mein.
Hair salon on Wallisdown Road that has traded in Wallisdown for 45 years, with a lay-by outside for drop-offs.
Independent sales and lettings agent on Yelverton Road, Bournemouth, formerly Christopher Shaw Residential.
Green Flag open space with a community centre, youth centre, petanque terrain and play park.
Punjabi-style Indian restaurant on Wimborne Road in Moordown, with takeaway, delivery and bulk party orders.
Nail salon at 649 Christchurch Road in Boscombe, doing acrylics, builder gel, manicures and nail art designs.
Turkish restaurant on West Hill Road, Bournemouth, cooking over a charcoal grill from noon until late.
Boscombe East clinic and studio combining chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, acupuncture and yoga classes.
Cash-only nail salon on Christchurch Road at Iford, with a large choice of gel colours and a student discount.
Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant and pub on Charminster Road, opened in 2007 by Steve and Yoko.
Northbourne dental practice offering check-ups, hygienist appointments and cosmetic treatments.
Private dentist in Lansdowne House on Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, for general care, whitening and veneers.
Bournemouth's aquarium beside the pier, with an outdoor terrace and a penguin viewing area.
Clifftop bar and restaurant on West Hill Road, Bournemouth, with sea views, sharing plates and Sunday roasts.
Independent mortgage broker on Wimborne Road in Bournemouth, covering residential, buy-to-let and protection.
Arts University Bournemouth's town-centre theatre on Hinton Road, used for student and public work.
Record shop on Tuckton Road selling new and used vinyl, CDs and turntables, with parking outside the door.