St Ives guidebook
Sightseeing
Tate St Ives is built on the old gas works which overlooks Porthmeor beach. The gallery was extended a couple of years ago and hosts visiting exhibitions and a permenant display of the St Ives artists work.
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
Tate St Ives is built on the old gas works which overlooks Porthmeor beach. The gallery was extended a couple of years ago and hosts visiting exhibitions and a permenant display of the St Ives artists work.
You can walk from St Ives to Carbis Bay or further onto Lelant and stop for some lunch before either walking back or catching the train along the pretty branchline which hugs the coast the whole way.
72 locals recommend
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathYou can walk from St Ives to Carbis Bay or further onto Lelant and stop for some lunch before either walking back or catching the train along the pretty branchline which hugs the coast the whole way.
The south west coast path route from St Ives to Zennor has breathtaking scenery but its not an easy walk and requires a level of fitness.
You can walk an inland version which crosses many granite stiles which is easier than the coastal version but would not be suitable for young children.
Lunch and a pint at The Tinners Arms is well earned and thoroughly enjoyable in their bar area.
You can catch a bus back to St Ives but check the timetable as they are not very frequent.
72 locals recommend
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathThe south west coast path route from St Ives to Zennor has breathtaking scenery but its not an easy walk and requires a level of fitness.
You can walk an inland version which crosses many granite stiles which is easier than the coastal version but would not be suitable for young children.
Lunch and a pint at The Tinners Arms is well earned and thoroughly enjoyable in their bar area.
You can catch a bus back to St Ives but check the timetable as they are not very frequent.
The famous St Ives sculptor has had her house and garden opened to the public in order to display her bronze sculptures. She was tragically killed in her home when it caught alight.
209 locals recommend
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillThe famous St Ives sculptor has had her house and garden opened to the public in order to display her bronze sculptures. She was tragically killed in her home when it caught alight.
The Island is a rocky peninsula which juts out into the sea. St Nicholas (patron saint of children and sailors) Chapel perches on the top and was once a lookout and is still used for occasional church services.
7 locals recommend
The Island
The Island is a rocky peninsula which juts out into the sea. St Nicholas (patron saint of children and sailors) Chapel perches on the top and was once a lookout and is still used for occasional church services.
Food scene
A trip to Moomaid is a must in our family! The ice cream is locally made in Zennor. Shipwreck flavour is a firm favourite.
29 locals recommend
Moomaid Of Zennor Ice Cream Parlour
Street-An-PolA trip to Moomaid is a must in our family! The ice cream is locally made in Zennor. Shipwreck flavour is a firm favourite.
The menu is varied, we have always enjoyed our meals here and the views outside are a pleasure. The restaurant inside is a lovely welcoming space.
25 locals recommend
The Loft Restaurant & Terrace
Norway LaneThe menu is varied, we have always enjoyed our meals here and the views outside are a pleasure. The restaurant inside is a lovely welcoming space.
The food here is incredible, it's a real treat yourself venue. The views looking back to St Ives are spectacular.
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
The food here is incredible, it's a real treat yourself venue. The views looking back to St Ives are spectacular.
The bar on the right as you enter is a real old fashioned locals bar with fascinating pictures.
The pub serves good classic pub food
The Sloop Inn
The bar on the right as you enter is a real old fashioned locals bar with fascinating pictures.
The pub serves good classic pub food
Cintra Seafood Bar
Nice seafood restaurant in a prime location
Porthmeor Beach Cafe
Great spot with lovely food
Tretho Lounge
Good for families
Talay Thai Kitchen
Wharf RoadWalk in Thai or takeaway
Harbour Fish & Chips
Family friendly upscale fish and chips with nice walk-in eating area
Gallery/studio
A collection of independent workshops where you can buy the craftspeople work. They are sometimes in their workshops working.
Sloop Studios
A collection of independent workshops where you can buy the craftspeople work. They are sometimes in their workshops working.
St Ives Society of Artists
Artists work which is for sale displayed in an old church.
Entertainment
The Castle Inn
16 Fore StAn old fashioned pub with a good live music scene.
An amazing beach for surfers, swimmers and sunbathers. The sunsets are pretty awesome as well!
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillAn amazing beach for surfers, swimmers and sunbathers. The sunsets are pretty awesome as well!
Hidden gem with great beer and the odd impromptu sea shanty session
10 locals recommend
Pilchard Press Alehouse Micropub
Wharf RoadHidden gem with great beer and the odd impromptu sea shanty session