I stay in a guest house in St Annes rather than Blackpool. It's great for walks down the beach in either direction. Really good place called the Fairmile b+b run by a Leeds fan who is sound . He informs me Pete the badge is a regular visitor . Good chippy and real ale to be had in both places you have mentioned. It ain't the south of France but you won't get a pint of real ale for £4 in France.Are they worth visiting.
Bus from Blackpool what place is the first stop.
Need to visit St Anne's Pier cafe.
They sell 2ft long chocolate eclairs!! Went last year and they were £8