Amanda’s guidebook to St Ives
Sightseeing
St Ives is famous for its beauty, beaches and art scene. The vibrant town has a great mixture of art galleries, restaurants, cafes, restaurants and non-chain shops to browse. With a fishing harbour and several beaches within a few minutes walk of anywhere in the town, you are never far from the sea.
610 locals recommend
St Ives
St Ives is famous for its beauty, beaches and art scene. The vibrant town has a great mixture of art galleries, restaurants, cafes, restaurants and non-chain shops to browse. With a fishing harbour and several beaches within a few minutes walk of anywhere in the town, you are never far from the sea.
The best beach for surfing in St Ives. Overlooked by the Tate Gallery.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillThe best beach for surfing in St Ives. Overlooked by the Tate Gallery.
Tucked away near the centre of St Ives this beach is a favourite with local residents.
121 locals recommend
Porthgwidden Beach
Tucked away near the centre of St Ives this beach is a favourite with local residents.
When the tide is out the harbour becomes a lovely sandy beach!
55 locals recommend
St Ives Harbour Beach
Wharf RoadWhen the tide is out the harbour becomes a lovely sandy beach!
Overlooking Porthmeor Beach, this famous art gallery has a great permanent collection and regular art exhibitions. There's a cafe with a great view over the sea too!
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
Overlooking Porthmeor Beach, this famous art gallery has a great permanent collection and regular art exhibitions. There's a cafe with a great view over the sea too!
Dedicated to the life and work of Barbara Hepworth, this museum is set in her garden and displays many of her works. Even though it's in the middle of busy St Ives it is a secluded and tranquil place.
209 locals recommend
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillDedicated to the life and work of Barbara Hepworth, this museum is set in her garden and displays many of her works. Even though it's in the middle of busy St Ives it is a secluded and tranquil place.
This beach can be reached by a coastal walk from St Ives. It was the location of the G7 world leaders meeting last year!
55 locals recommend
Carbis Bay Beach
Beach RoadThis beach can be reached by a coastal walk from St Ives. It was the location of the G7 world leaders meeting last year!
Porthminster Beach
WarrenA lovely white sand beach overlooking St Ives Bay
Looked after by the National Trust, this iconic castle on an island in Mounts Bay was once a medieval monastery. Vertiginous gardens full of exotic plants carpet the steep slope to the south of the island.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Looked after by the National Trust, this iconic castle on an island in Mounts Bay was once a medieval monastery. Vertiginous gardens full of exotic plants carpet the steep slope to the south of the island.
A laid back Cornish harbour town with a good selection of shops and cafes in the far west of Cornwall. The starting point for any journey to the Isles of Scilly.
161 locals recommend
Penzance
A laid back Cornish harbour town with a good selection of shops and cafes in the far west of Cornwall. The starting point for any journey to the Isles of Scilly.
Take an open top bus ride along the Cornish coast from St Ives to Zennor. There's a great pub and cafe at the other end!
67 locals recommend
Zennor
Take an open top bus ride along the Cornish coast from St Ives to Zennor. There's a great pub and cafe at the other end!
Food scene
A takeaway cafe, overlooking the beautiful white sands of Porthminster Beach
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
A takeaway cafe, overlooking the beautiful white sands of Porthminster Beach
Seafood and grill dining in airy exposed-stone loft space with terrace and harbour views.
25 locals recommend
The Loft Restaurant & Terrace
Norway LaneSeafood and grill dining in airy exposed-stone loft space with terrace and harbour views.
Lively, waterfront fixture offering creative burgers & other pub eats, plus draft brews & cocktails.
94 locals recommend
Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdLively, waterfront fixture offering creative burgers & other pub eats, plus draft brews & cocktails.
A menu of Cornish-style cuisine in a light-filled setting with terrace seating & views of the water.
101 locals recommend
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadA menu of Cornish-style cuisine in a light-filled setting with terrace seating & views of the water.
Quaint restaurant with a tasting menu featuring fish & seafood dishes paired with wine.
9 locals recommend
One Fish Street
30a Fish StQuaint restaurant with a tasting menu featuring fish & seafood dishes paired with wine.
Local fish and seafood in wood-panelled room with church pews, hung with fishing nets and photos.
21 locals recommend
The Mermaid
21 Fish StLocal fish and seafood in wood-panelled room with church pews, hung with fishing nets and photos.
Easygoing Italian eatery offering classic pasta dishes, fresh dough pizzas, steaks & poultry.
20 locals recommend
Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria
22 Fore StEasygoing Italian eatery offering classic pasta dishes, fresh dough pizzas, steaks & poultry.
Showcasing local produce available for takeaway, open during the day and for dinner on certain evenings.
18 locals recommend
The Cornish Deli
3 Chapel StShowcasing local produce available for takeaway, open during the day and for dinner on certain evenings.
Blas Burgerworks
19 WarrenHamburger restaurant
Serving pizza, barbecued food and great music.The cafe is set right on the beach offering great views.
14 locals recommend
West Beach Bakery
Serving pizza, barbecued food and great music.The cafe is set right on the beach offering great views.
Sanders Fish And Chips
Foundry SquareFish and chips right by the harbour
Groceries
Co-op Food - St Ives
Co-op grocery store in the centre of St Ives
Tesco Superstore
Saint Ives RoadThe main supermarket in St Ives
Osbornes Grocery and Souvenir Shop
Tregenna PlaceA locally run grocery and gift shop
A farmers' market providing decent local produce in the centre of St Ives
12 locals recommend
St Ives Farmers Market
The Rope WalkA farmers' market providing decent local produce in the centre of St Ives