Hetty's Guidebook
Beaches
Here is some information about a few of our favourite beaches in the area.
The Cornwall County Council website has useful information about beach safety, which beaches have lifeguards during high season and the dates that they patrol the beaches. Please be aware that currents can be strong and unpredictable.
This is a beautiful beach and usually much quieter than many others in the area. To walk to Portheras Cove, turn right out of the drive and join the coast path just after the lighthouse. There is a short-cut across the field, which is signposted. There is no lifeguard and there is some climbing over rocks
36 locals recommend
Portheras Cove
This is a beautiful beach and usually much quieter than many others in the area. To walk to Portheras Cove, turn right out of the drive and join the coast path just after the lighthouse. There is a short-cut across the field, which is signposted. There is no lifeguard and there is some climbing over rocks
Boat Cove is a small beach (especially at high tide) which is sometimes used for launching small fishing boats. To walk to boat cove, turn right out of the drive and join the coast path just after the lighthouse. There is no life guard and access is via a steep slope.
8 locals recommend
Boat Cove
Boat Cove is a small beach (especially at high tide) which is sometimes used for launching small fishing boats. To walk to boat cove, turn right out of the drive and join the coast path just after the lighthouse. There is no life guard and access is via a steep slope.
A 20 minute drive away, towards Land’s End, Sennen in a large and popular beach. It is a good spot for families. There is a car park next to the beach and lifeguards on duty during the day in high season. There is a cafe on the beach and other pubs and cafes within walking distance.
246 locals recommend
Sennen Cove
A 20 minute drive away, towards Land’s End, Sennen in a large and popular beach. It is a good spot for families. There is a car park next to the beach and lifeguards on duty during the day in high season. There is a cafe on the beach and other pubs and cafes within walking distance.
30 mins away by car, on the South coast Porthurno is a beautiful beach, overlooked by the famous Minack Theatre. The beach is a short walk from the car park. There are lifeguards on duty during the day in high season. The car park is cash only.
144 locals recommend
Porthcurno
30 mins away by car, on the South coast Porthurno is a beautiful beach, overlooked by the famous Minack Theatre. The beach is a short walk from the car park. There are lifeguards on duty during the day in high season. The car park is cash only.
30 mins by car, just past St Ives, Carbis bay is a long stretch of beautiful sand with a restaurant and bar on the beach. Very popular with families. There are lifeguards on duty during the day in high season (from July - September). Parking is a short but steep walk from the beach.
71 locals recommend
Carbis Bay
30 mins by car, just past St Ives, Carbis bay is a long stretch of beautiful sand with a restaurant and bar on the beach. Very popular with families. There are lifeguards on duty during the day in high season (from July - September). Parking is a short but steep walk from the beach.
Food and drink
Lovely tapas restaurant. Check the website for opening hours. Booking recommended.
https://www.mariachica.co.uk
7 locals recommend
Maria Chica Pendeen
11 Church RdLovely tapas restaurant. Check the website for opening hours. Booking recommended.
https://www.mariachica.co.uk
Lovely pub and restaurant with large garden in beautiful spot. Booking for dining recommended.
http://www.gurnardshead.co.uk
93 locals recommend
The Gurnards Head
Lovely pub and restaurant with large garden in beautiful spot. Booking for dining recommended.
http://www.gurnardshead.co.uk
Ice Cream parlour with great coffee and cakes. There is one in St Just and another in Zennor, which also has a lovely garden.
https://www.moomaidofzennor.com
Moomaid of Zennor Ice Cream Ltd
Ice Cream parlour with great coffee and cakes. There is one in St Just and another in Zennor, which also has a lovely garden.
https://www.moomaidofzennor.com
Great pub and garden with good pub food at lunch and dinner times.
https://tinnersarms.com
67 locals recommend
The Tinner's Arms
Great pub and garden with good pub food at lunch and dinner times.
https://tinnersarms.com
Lovely cafe for coffee, breakfasts and lunches. Booking recommended.
https://m.facebook.com/Cafe-Dog-and-Rabbit-616571558395306/
26 locals recommend
Cafe Dog & Rabbit
North RowLovely cafe for coffee, breakfasts and lunches. Booking recommended.
https://m.facebook.com/Cafe-Dog-and-Rabbit-616571558395306/
Delicious seafood, close to the harbour. Booking recommended.
https://mackerelskycafe.co.uk
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadDelicious seafood, close to the harbour. Booking recommended.
https://mackerelskycafe.co.uk
Great cafe for breakfast and lunch.
https://www.dukestreetcafe.co.uk
41 locals recommend
Duke Street Cafe
6 Duke StGreat cafe for breakfast and lunch.
https://www.dukestreetcafe.co.uk
Delicious food, drinks, coffee and cakes.
https://instagram.com/45queenstreet?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
14 locals recommend
45 Queen Street
45 Queen StreetDelicious food, drinks, coffee and cakes.
https://instagram.com/45queenstreet?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Food shops
SPAR Pendeen
Stone's Fruit & Veg
3-4 Market SquareCo-op Food - St Just
Tesco Superstore
Saint Ives RoadSainsbury's
Eastern Green