Examples from literature

• It has blossomed into a watering-place of some pretensions with a pier, an esplanade, and a generous profusion of public walks. 
• Near the esplanade they found the finest shops, and the ladies went into some of them to see the goods. 
• On such mornings, the hotel steps and the esplanade would be dotted with anxious groups waiting for breakfast, and observing the omens of the sky. 
• She walked along the esplanade somewhat disappointed that the beach should all of it be large pebbles. 
• There is also a fine esplanade for promenading, which in the season is well patronised.