Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Shops
Cafe/restaurants
Lost child centre
First aid post
Slip-way
Toilets (including disabled)

Nature and Wildlife

Strolls through the town of St Ives. The Coastal Footpath winds away to Carbis Bay and beyond. Seals and dolphins visit these areas on a regular basis.

Parking

Approximately 200 car parking spaces are available for a fee.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by the lease holder.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from Easter Day until 1st October.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: St Ives
County: Cornwall
Latitude/Longitude: 50.2097, -5.4735
Postcode: TR26 2EB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Explore more of the area around St Ives, Cornwall at Explore Britain.

Access

Follow the road to St Ives. Turn off by Malakoff bus station to the Car Park. Steps lead to a small road and slope down to the beach.

Public Transport

Buses and trains run on a regular basis. The train station is situated by the car park. Branch line train service to St Erth connecting with the main Penzance to Paddington line. Bus routes 501 (summer only), 508, 516

Nearest Railway Stations

St Ives (Cornwall) (Less than half a mile away)
Carbis Bay (About a mile away)
Lelant (Approx. 3 miles away)
Lelant Saltings (Approx. 3 miles away)
Hayle (Approx. 3 miles away)

Tourist Information

St. Ives Tourist Information Centre The Guildhall Street An Pol St. Ives TR26 2DS Website: www.go-cornwall.com

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in St Ives