This seaside village may be smaller than Cromer or Sheringham - but that only adds to its charm.
With a broad sandy beach, proper village pubs and cafés, and walks that begin virtually at the seafront, it is no surprise that Mundesley is popular.
Here are five reasons why this unspoilt seaside spot deserves the praise.
1. It delivers the traditional beach day
The main draw is, of course, Mundesley beach itself - a long stretch of sand beneath the cliffs, backed by colourful beach huts and a promenade.
At low tide there is room for sandcastles, football, kite flying and the inevitable search for crabs around the groynes.
Its gently shelving shoreline makes it popular with families, while the beach has been recognised with Blue Flag status and has seasonal lifeguard coverage.
2. Lunch is never far away
One of Mundesley’s great advantages is that you do not have to pack up the car and drive elsewhere to get something to eat.
The Beach Hut Café and Ice Cream Parlour on Beach Road is an obvious stop for a coffee, lunch or ice cream after a morning on the sand.
For a proper pub meal, the award-winning The Ship Inn is right by the shoreline and has a garden with sea views.
Holidaymakers wanting the full seaside experience can pick up fish and chips from The Village Chippy, Lucy’s on the Beach or The Catch.
3. It is ideal for a coastal walk
Mundesley is not just a place to put down a windbreak and stay put all day.
Walk south-east along the beach and coast towards Bacton, following part of the Norfolk Coast Path and the Paston Way.
The route is around two miles each way and is largely flat, although beach walks should always be planned around tide times.
For those wanting a longer challenge, there is also a circular route taking in the shore, cliff-top paths and the direction of Happisburgh.
4. Not just a pretty beach
A beach holiday works better when there is somewhere pleasant to wander once the towels have been shaken out.
Mundesley’s Station Road has independent village essentials, including Rustons, known for coffee, tea and local food and drink, as well as The Craft Bakery.
There are also shops for picnic supplies and beach-day necessities, meaning visitors can settle in without relying on a big supermarket run.
5. It makes a peaceful base for day trips
Mundesley has enough to fill a day, but it also works well as a base for exploring the north Norfolk coast.
Cromer is roughly eight miles away for the pier, promenade and crab restaurants, while the coast runs in the other direction towards Bacton, Walcott and Happisburgh.
The Norfolk Broads are also within easy reach, so a week in Mundesley can include beach days, a boat trip, coastal walking and days out without having to stay in one of the busier resorts.
For a classic itinerary, start with breakfast at the Beach Hut Café, spend the morning on the sand, walk towards Bacton as the tide allows, then finish with fish and chips or a pint at The Ship Inn.
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