St Ives - Porthmeor Beach
St Ives, Cornwall
One of the foremost surfing beaches in Cornwall. The backdrop to the beach is dominated by the Tate Gallery.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Cafe/restaurantsLost child centre
Shops
First aid post
Slipway
Toilets (including disabled)
Activities
Offering some of the best surfing in St IvesNature and Wildlife
Rockpools on both sides of the beach are well worth exploring. Walks around the Island and Clodgy Point on the coastal footpath. Cycle routes are the same as for cars. Seals and dolphins regularly visit this beach.Parking
Around 50 car parking spaces are available for a charge.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the lease holder and litter bins are provided.Dogs
Dogs are banned from Easter Day until 1st October.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: St IvesCounty: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2164, -5.4838
Postcode: TR26 1JZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Following the one-way system through St Ives will take you past Porthmeor Beach. The car park is situated over looking the West end of the beach. Steps down to the beach from this car park.Public Transport
Bus routes 501 (summer only), 508, 516Nearest Railway Stations
St Ives (Cornwall) (Less than half a mile away)Carbis Bay (About a mile and a half away)
Lelant Saltings (Approx. 3 miles away)
Lelant (Approx. 3 miles away)
Hayle (Approx. 3 miles away)