Alice's Guidebook
Beach
Holywell is our closest beach and perfect all year round. It’s a national trust car park and a short walk across the dunes to this Poldark beach, quite a treasure!
105 locals recommend
Holywell
Holywell is our closest beach and perfect all year round. It’s a national trust car park and a short walk across the dunes to this Poldark beach, quite a treasure!
We like parking at Sandy Acres car park, a little off the beaten track and you can run down the dunes onto a much quieter section of the beach. This beach is great whatever the tide!
142 locals recommend
Gwithian Beach
We like parking at Sandy Acres car park, a little off the beaten track and you can run down the dunes onto a much quieter section of the beach. This beach is great whatever the tide!
Great beach, especially at low tide. Has a couple of great places to eat too.. driftwood spas and Schooners are the closest. If the sea is flat, kayaking or paddle boarding from here (going right) gets you to some very special caves.
46 locals recommend
Trevaunance Cove
Quay RoadGreat beach, especially at low tide. Has a couple of great places to eat too.. driftwood spas and Schooners are the closest. If the sea is flat, kayaking or paddle boarding from here (going right) gets you to some very special caves.
This beach has a lovely cafe hut. You can park right beside the beach but make sure to get down there early in the morning and at low tide.
90 locals recommend
Chapel Porth Beach
South West Coast PathThis beach has a lovely cafe hut. You can park right beside the beach but make sure to get down there early in the morning and at low tide.
Loe Beach Watersports
Great place to hire a kayak or paddle board for a few hours
Walk from here to Nanjizal for a different type of Cornish terrain- breath-taking!
15 locals recommend
Porthgwarra
Walk from here to Nanjizal for a different type of Cornish terrain- breath-taking!
Food scene
One of our favourite seafood restaurants- we like choosing all the starters and sharing them tapas style!
15 locals recommend
Hooked! Restaurant
Tabernacle StreetOne of our favourite seafood restaurants- we like choosing all the starters and sharing them tapas style!
A locals foodie place - cracking atmosphere but you need to book months in advance unless you get a lucky cancellation
65 locals recommend
The Wheelhouse
Upton SlipA locals foodie place - cracking atmosphere but you need to book months in advance unless you get a lucky cancellation
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
The Lemon Street Gallery
13 Lemon StSightseeing
A completely unique experience you’ll never forget- sometimes you’ll see dolphins while watching a play... bring a special picnic and plenty of warm clothes to make the most of an evening here - and book in advance!!
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
A completely unique experience you’ll never forget- sometimes you’ll see dolphins while watching a play... bring a special picnic and plenty of warm clothes to make the most of an evening here - and book in advance!!