All Places in Newquay

Holywell Bay beach is a good mixture of sand, streams, rockpools and dunes. A popular beach with bodyboarders and surfers although undercurrents can be a problem on Holywell Bay beach. Lifeguards in the summer, toilets, shop, pub, cafe and entertainment park in the village. Read more…

Crantock beach has sand dunes backing a wide sandy beach with easy access. You have the tidal river Gannel entering the sea at the northern end of the beach, so beware of currents and rips. For surfers you have a consistent river break by the river Gannel. Also, with big Atlantic swells the southern end can have a good left Read more…

Towan beach is a good sized sheltered sandy beach adjacent to the quay with rocks to explore. The beach is the closest to the town centre and is often referred to as “Town Beach”. The proximity to the town and the level access, makes it very busy during the summer. The beach has a small, sea filled swimming pool for Read more…

Watergate Bay in Newquay has a two-mile stretch of sandy beach at low tide. An action-packed beach with excellent facilities and beachside restaurants. For surfers, Watergate Bay is a good beach for all experience levels including novices with a mid-high tide sandy beach break (left and right). SE wind direction is generally considered the best surf conditions. Good kitesurfing location Read more…

Trerice House, an Elizabethan manor house built in 1570s. The house is well preserved with fine interiors whilst the garden includes orchards. Managed by the National Trust and the Barn restaurant offers morning coffee, freshly made lunches, a delicious selection of cakes. Read more…

Porth beach is a sandy family beach with rock pools and backed by cliffs. At low tide you have a great expanse of sand but this does mean it can be a good walk to the sea. As one of the most exposed beaches within the Newquay area this beach has a good swell with a break that varies depending Read more…

Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay is a privately owned beach, this gorgeous cove nestles on the edge of the stunning north coast of Cornwall. Lusty Glaze beach is a great family beach, has a name derived from the Cornish for ‘A place to view blue boats’. Lusty Glaze is a privately owned horseshoe shaped cove, naturally sheltered by high cliffs, Read more…

Mawgan Porth beach is a wide sandy beach with sand even at high tide. Less crowded than its Newquay neighbours and more accessible than Bedruthan Steps. As the beach has golden sands and less busy than its neighbours it is ideal for families and surfing beginners. Toilets, parking, cafe and shops are close to the beach with lifeguards during the Read more…