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Eastney occupies the far southeastern corner of Portsea Island, where the urban sprawl of Portsmouth finally gives way to the open water of Langstone Harbour. It is a place defined by its relationship with the sea and the wind, sitting just east of the more Victorian, tourist-focused Southsea. Historically, the area was dominated by the Royal Marine Artillery, whose presence is still felt through the impressive architecture of the former Eastney Barracks, now largely converted into residential dwellings. Today, the landscape is a mix of traditional terraced streets, 1960s housing, and the more modern developments around the marina. Practical life here often revolves around the shoreline; the pebble beach is quieter than the main Southsea front, and the nudist beach further east remains a local oddity. For those who enjoy being outdoors, the "Eastney Peninsula" offers a sense of space that is hard to find elsewhere in the city, with the ferry across to Hayling Island providing a useful link for cyclists and walkers looking to head further out along the coast.