Beaches in Cornwall

Discover and visit some of the best beaches in Cornwall by using this handy guide

Showcasing some of the finest sands and renowned surfing across the UK, there are Cornwall beaches perfect for everyone.

Explore a wide range of beaches in Cornwall, from expansive sands bursting with life to hidden coves away from crowds. This guide to Cornwall’s best beaches covers all bases, from sunbathing along coastlines, or try some exhilarating water sports.

Cornwall Beaches

Newquay offers a wide range of beaches for all your surfing, sunbathing, and relaxing needs. Spend a relaxing day at Carbis Bay Beach with your pet, stroll along Whitsand Bay‘s golden sands, or simply explore Polzeath Beach. Experience a Cornish surfing holiday by visiting the iconic Fistral Beach, where hundreds of surfers meet to ride the impressive swells from the Atlantic Ocean. Other must-see destinations include Castle Beach, East Looe Beach, Gwithian Towans Beach, and Great Western Beach.

Keep reading to find the best Cornwall Beach in the UK for you…

Gyllyngvase Beach

Dog Friendly

Parking Available

Wheelchair Accessible

As Falmouth’s largest sandy beach and Blue Flag recipient, Gyllyngvase Beach is the perfect fun day out and great location for water sports, coastal walks and hours of relaxation.
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Hannafore Beach

Marine Drive
Looe
PL13 2DL

Wildlife enthusiasts flock to Hannafore Beach year after year thanks to its fantastic rock pools.
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Harlyn Bay

Dog Friendly

Parking Available

Known as one of Cornwall’s most popular family beaches, Harlyn Bay is a tremendous location with fascinating rock pools, sand dunes and watersports providing hours of seaside fun.
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Hawker’s Cove

S W Coast Path
Padstow
PL28 8HP

Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks along this stretch of sandy beach off-the-beaten-track just a short distance from Padstow.
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Hayle Towans Beach

Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 4DE

Head to this stretch of golden sand for surfing, sand yachts, and kite buggies.
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Hemmick Beach

Saint Austell
Cornwall
PL26 6LL

Escape to this secret beach situated to the west of Dodman Point on the Roseland Peninsula for peaceful paddles and dog walks.
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Holywell Bay Beach

Newquay
Cornwall
TR8 5PG

Beaches in Cornwall don’t get much better than this golden sandy gem a short distance from Newquay.
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Housel Bay Beach

S W Coast Path
Lizard
Helston
TR12 7PG

White sand and turquoise water await at this hidden Cornish cove near Cornwall’s southernmost point.
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Kennack Sands

Helston
Cornwall
TR12 7LZ

Families will love this sandy-sheltered beach on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula.
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Kynance Cove

Kynance Cove
The Lizard
TR12 7PJ

Considered one of the world’s most spectacular beaches, this Cornish cove has been attracting adventurers for centuries.
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