Carbis Bay Beach

Carbis Bay is a sandy beach in St Ives Bay and a resort in its own right. It is known for its safe, calm waters, making it an ideal family spot. The beach is a lifeguard patrolled during the summer, ensuring a safe environment for swimming and water activities.

The beach is part of a resort and has facilities, although a small car park with a cheaper option at the long stay a little up the road, although a steep hilly walk. Like most St Ives beaches, it is best to park outside at St Erth station and catch the train in as Carbis Bay has a stop just behind the beach, or you can walk along the coast path from St Ives.

Carbis Bay Beach has seasonal dog restrictions, prohibiting dogs from 15 May and 30 September between 10 am – 6 pm.

If you want to get away from people and are not bothered about facilities, we love to take the 10-minute walk along the coast path to Porthkidney Sands. This also gives dog owners a bonus as Porthkidney is dog-friendly all year round.

The beach is easily accessible, with a car park and train station nearby. The beach has seasonal lifeguards, toilets, food outlets, and options for renting canoes and SUPs.

The beach’s close proximity to St Ives also means that you can easily explore the charming town’s art galleries, shops, and restaurants, making for a well-rounded day trip or holiday destination in Cornwall.