Newquay guidebook
My favourite beaches
Porth Beach
Gorgeous family friendly easy access beach.
Great food and intimate cove - lots of steps- so great for fitness to burn off those calories too
89 locals recommend
Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze RoadGreat food and intimate cove - lots of steps- so great for fitness to burn off those calories too
Great beach for surfing, swimming and sunbathing. There is a South & North end. Restaurants can be found at each end which cater for all tastes.
225 locals recommend
Fistral Beach
Great beach for surfing, swimming and sunbathing. There is a South & North end. Restaurants can be found at each end which cater for all tastes.
Little Fistral
3 Esplanade RdSecret cove right out on the headland - a locals favourite
Right at the end of the Gannel estuary is this fabulous Sandy beach 🏖
130 locals recommend
Crantock Beach
Right at the end of the Gannel estuary is this fabulous Sandy beach 🏖
Food scene
The beach is huge at low tide and you can always find a private spot - there are some great foodie places here too. About 5-10 mins in the car or you can enjoy a walk along the coastal path from Porth to Watergate. Also a great surfing beach.
91 locals recommend
Watergate Bay
Watergate BayThe beach is huge at low tide and you can always find a private spot - there are some great foodie places here too. About 5-10 mins in the car or you can enjoy a walk along the coastal path from Porth to Watergate. Also a great surfing beach.
Lovely food for a lunchtime break. Outdoor & indoor seating. Set in Trenance Gardens, it’s a beautiful setting . There is also a historic exhibition and sometimes a craft Fayre.
Trenance Heritage Cottages
Trenance RoadLovely food for a lunchtime break. Outdoor & indoor seating. Set in Trenance Gardens, it’s a beautiful setting . There is also a historic exhibition and sometimes a craft Fayre.
The Harbour Fish & Grill restaurant is our favourite foodie place to go. You can have fabulous lunches or treat yourself to an evening out. Booking essential
26 locals recommend
The Harbour
North Quay HillThe Harbour Fish & Grill restaurant is our favourite foodie place to go. You can have fabulous lunches or treat yourself to an evening out. Booking essential
Just around the corner from our place is this gorgeous new hideaway- set within the community Orchard - you can have luscious healthy lunches and drinks. Walk it off by meandering through the orchard afterwards.
16 locals recommend
Canteen at the Orchard
Just around the corner from our place is this gorgeous new hideaway- set within the community Orchard - you can have luscious healthy lunches and drinks. Walk it off by meandering through the orchard afterwards.
Lakeside Cafe
Trenance LaneLovely lunches & evening meals - 10 minutes walk.
The best fish & chips in Newquay & great value. 10 minutes walk.
14 locals recommend
Francine's Newquay
Chester RoadThe best fish & chips in Newquay & great value. 10 minutes walk.
Lewinnick Lodge
Pentire headlandGorgeous food and amazing views - booking essential.
Seriously amazing Indian food - takeaway, delivery or restaurant- 10 minutes walk.
27 locals recommend
Zaman's restaurant
142 Henver RdSeriously amazing Indian food - takeaway, delivery or restaurant- 10 minutes walk.
Tai-Sing
5 Station ApproachGreat Chinese food- takeaway or delivery
Secret Garden
Fabulous views with great food, cocktails and friendly staff
Sightseeing
Just a 10 minute walk away - the Zoo is full of great creatures and has a strong conservation policy. Worth a visit and a cuppa in the cafe.
146 locals recommend
Newquay Zoo
Trenance GardensJust a 10 minute walk away - the Zoo is full of great creatures and has a strong conservation policy. Worth a visit and a cuppa in the cafe.
These extensive gardens have something for everyone. There is a lake with boats for hire. 2 lovely food outlets - a ride on train & children’s park. A full skateboard park. There is a pitch & putt, a tennis centre, a trampoline park, a swimming pool & gym etc. Only 10 minutes walk from us.
32 locals recommend
Trenance Gardens station
These extensive gardens have something for everyone. There is a lake with boats for hire. 2 lovely food outlets - a ride on train & children’s park. A full skateboard park. There is a pitch & putt, a tennis centre, a trampoline park, a swimming pool & gym etc. Only 10 minutes walk from us.
Highly recommended to go & experience. There are 3 domes with different zones - just beautiful. Also a zip wire & other fun rides for the adventurous. About 30-40 minutes drive.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Highly recommended to go & experience. There are 3 domes with different zones - just beautiful. Also a zip wire & other fun rides for the adventurous. About 30-40 minutes drive.
The Gannel river is a tidal estuary, very scenic and a lovely walk - if you get hot just get in for a swim.
18 locals recommend
Gannel Estuary
The Gannel river is a tidal estuary, very scenic and a lovely walk - if you get hot just get in for a swim.
Just a beautiful place to roam - lots of different areas to explore and an amazing cafe for lunch using a lot of their own produce. There is also a shop and a separate farm shop. It’s worth the 45 minutes drive which is scenic in itself.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Just a beautiful place to roam - lots of different areas to explore and an amazing cafe for lunch using a lot of their own produce. There is also a shop and a separate farm shop. It’s worth the 45 minutes drive which is scenic in itself.
City/town information
Truro is the only city in Cornwall. A 30- 40 minutes drive away with lots of parking. It is quaint with a beautiful cathedral and windy back streets. Loads of lovely places to eat & stop for refreshments. Not a massive shopping centre in sight.
397 locals recommend
Truro
Truro is the only city in Cornwall. A 30- 40 minutes drive away with lots of parking. It is quaint with a beautiful cathedral and windy back streets. Loads of lovely places to eat & stop for refreshments. Not a massive shopping centre in sight.
Things to Do
Newquay Skatepark
Only 5 minutes skate or 10 minutes walk away - fabulous new skatepark
Swimming pools and gyms for fun & fitness - 10 minutes walk
43 locals recommend
Waterworld Leisure Centre
Trenance LaneSwimming pools and gyms for fun & fitness - 10 minutes walk
New trampoline park to fill you with bounce! 10 minutes walk.
43 locals recommend
Waterworld Leisure Centre
Trenance LaneNew trampoline park to fill you with bounce! 10 minutes walk.
Heron Tennis
Edgcumbe AvenueTennis anyone? 10 minutes walk