Stanley is both popular among tourists and locals for shopping, swimming, and even eating. Inside the Stanley Plaza, there are supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Along the Stanley Waterfront, there are multi-national restaurants with beautiful view of the sea. There is the Stanley Market, which is a partly covered market that sells casual clothes, artworks, antiques, souvenirs, and many more with relatively low and bargain price.

Chung Hom Kok is a spacious and expensive residential area with many luxury low-rises with spectacular views over the South China Sea. Some of the villas here have pools and private yards. It has one of the best beaches in Hong Kong. Properties usually consist of low-rise apartment and townhouses with a magnificent sea view.