Image googling, it does seem near, although that has a big wheel at present.
It also looks like Eastbourne a bit, although that looks shorter; and Blankenberge, although that's more bulbus; and Brighton, both on this Wikipedia page.
Claverhouse said: Never really saw the point of piers.
At least the ones by me, it tends to be a good spot for fishing and its a neat way to get a nice view of the ocean that isn't along the beach, with unobstructed visibility.