Beaches in Cornwall

St Ives

A great dog friendly beach near St Ives. Enjoy miles of golden sand.

A huge stretch of golden sand backed by grass covered dunes, Holywell is the largest bay on this stretch of coast and is the perfect place to enjoy a walk, surf, picnic or simply a day on the sand with the family.

Penzance

One of the sandiest beaches in Cornwall located in the famous Mount's Bay nr Penzance.

Newquay

A quiet dog friendly beach near Newquay - great for families and surfers.

A beautiful place to see in Cornwall, this sandy beach near Treen offers a sense of seclusion.

Perranporth

One of the best beaches in Cornwall; Perranporth offers great surf, sand, wildlife, activities and more...

The Lizard

Voted as one of the best beaches in Britain, Kynance Cove must be seen to be believed.

Bude

Boasting untamed beauty and regular surf, there's plenty to see and do at this popular beach in Cornwall.

Quietly nestled into a sheltered cove, Porthluney Beach is situated to the west of the Dodman Point.

Bude

Close by to Bude, Crooklets is a fantastic family beach, great for swimming, snorkeling and sailing.

Falmouth

A great beach for family fun in Falmouth, Gyllyngvase is popular with both tourists and locals alike.

Mullion

A popular and beautiful beach in Cornwall; Polurrian Cove is situated on the Lizard Peninsula.

Not everyone is looking for a bucket and spade beach. Seaton is mainly pebble and coarse sand, but what it lacks in sandcastle-building potential, it makes up for in other ways.

St Agnes

A great family beach in Cornwall, with good surfing conditions. Surrounded by beautiful walks along the North Cornish Coast.

Newquay

One of the best beaches in Cornwall for activities and events, with shore-side activity centre - great for families.

Penzance

A beautiful dog friendly beach at the junction of Mount's Bay and the Lizard Peninsula.

Padstow

A tiny bay situated between Newquay & Padstow, Porthcothan offers a small beach backed by grassy dunes.

Vault is a long, sweeping expanse of fine sand and shingle, near Gorran Haven.

Towan is a tranquil sandy beach situated on the Roseland Peninsula.

Hayle

Regarded as one of the best beaches in Cornwall, Gwithian is a great choice for surfers. Situated near Hayle.

Beautiful beaches on the North Coast of Cornwall; popular with both swimmers and sailors.

Polzeath

As a family friendly beach on the North Cornish Coast, Polzeath offers a variety of things to see and do.

Helston

Situated near Helston this beautiful Cornish beach is popular with both surfers and walkers alike.

Mullion

A great beach in Cornwall for families looking to enjoy beach games, swimming, and surfing.

Rock

A great family beach, sheltered by the beautiful Cornish landscape with plenty to do, see and explore - dog friendly all year.

Newquay

A beautiful, long sandy beach near Newquay. Great parking available with level access to the beach.

Newquay

One of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall; Fistral often plays host to a variety of sporting and music events.

Padstow

Located near Padstow, this attractive sandy beach has an interesting and infamous past.

St Austell

Quintessential cove at the heart of a beautiful fishing village - great beach for swimming and exploring the sea.

Hayle

A Cornish beach made famous by its iconic lighthouse, located just off-shore.

St Ives

A beautiful place to see in Cornwall, stunning views come as standard along this stretch of beach in St. Ives.

Bude

A beautiful shingle cove sheltered by lush green cliffs nr Bude - great for swimming.

Porthtowan

A truly beautiful place to see in Cornwall, Porthtowan is both a World Heritage Site and surfers' paradise.

Padstow

One of a number of beaches in Cornwall that local people will count among their favourites.

Helston

A beautiful place to see and enjoy in Cornwall. Recently featured in the new BBC drama series Poldark.

A hidden gem that boasts fabulous views out towards Pendennis Castle and the lighthouse at St Anthony’s Head.

Padstow

Beautiful crescent bay, with clear waters close by the Padstow, a great surfing spot on the North coast.

Newquay

A perfect beach for families, Mawgan Porth is dog friendly year round and lifeguarded in the summer.

Tintagel

Perfect for both families & surfers, Trebarwith Strand remains a popular beach in Cornwall.

Newquay

One of the best known beaches in Cornwall, Watergate Bay is popular both amongst surfers and families.

Porthcurno

Could this be the haunt of smugglers? Porthgwarra beach recently featured in the Poldark series set in Cornwall.

Penzance

Situated between two rugged headlands Porthcurno is a sheltered beach in Cornwall, ideal for families.

Falmouth

A fantastic Cornish beach located in Falmouth, boasting a cafe, restaurant and variety of water sports.

Carne is one of the largest beaches on the Roseland Heritage Coast, stretching as far as a mile and a half in golden sand.

Padstow

One of the most iconic beaches in Cornwall. Providing some of the best views in Cornwall

Sennen Cove

The perfect place for sun seekers and surfers alike - kick back and relax on this beautiful beach in Cornwall.

Carbis Bay

Perfect for families; Carbis Bay beach boasts a mile long stretch of golden sand and gleaming turquoise waters.

St Ives

A blue flag awarded beach in the heart of St Ives - perfect for families with a range of amenities close by.