Walton resident here.
Walton’s high street has had a bit of a revamp over the past couple of years and we now have some really lovely shops and restaurants. The Lara (Turkish), East coast 5 (Mediterranean) and Bianca’s coffee shop are particularly good. There are a few vintage clothes shops and tonnes of hairdressers/beauty places.
The pier has been refurbished and has rides, arcade, soft play, bowling, darts, climbing wall and escape rooms.
The beach is the major attraction in Walton. Miles of golden sand and it’s all relatively clean with blue flag status. (I run a beach hut hire company so I may be a bit biased but I honestly think it’s a beautiful beach)
If you go to Eastcliff beach in Walton it’s one of the best places in the country to find fossils and shark’s teeth.
There’s also a really lovely inclusive play park on Bathhouse Meadow.
if you like a walk, the Naze is beautiful and there’s a sculpture trail. You can also go up the Naze Tower for the view and they have an art gallery inside.
Clacton is not far away and both the Pier and Hasty’s Farm are worth a visit.