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…

Sennen Cove

Dog Friendly

A sandy, mile-long beach within a stone’s throw of Land’s End, a real hit with both surfers and families. Sennen Cove rests along the Penwith Heritage Coast, surrounding your visit with natural beauty of the highest standard.
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South Milton Sands

Kingsbridge
TQ7 3JY

A spectacular beach in Devon with golden sand, rock pools, clear waters, and the iconic Thurlestone Rock archway.
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Spit Beach Par

S W Coast Path
Par
Cornwall
England
PL24 2BP

A small sandy beach facing south into St Austell Bay where visitors can enjoy peace and tranquillity away from the crowds.
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St Ives Harbour Beach

Wharf Rd
Saint Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1LH

A sandy beach sheltered by harbour walls where visitors can swim, build sandcastles and make the most of the wealth of amenities just a stone’s throw away.
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Summerleaze Beach

Dog Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

This popular beach, surrounded by colourful huts, contains a large stretch of golden sand and is perfect for outdoor adventures and watersports.
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Summers Beach St Mawes

Stepper Point
Padstow
Cornwall,

Summers Beach is a south-west-facing, pebble beach in St Mawes. It’s the perfect spot for a family outing, with rock pools appearing at low tide.
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Swanpool Beach

Dog Friendly

Parking Available

A stunning sand and shingle beach on the coast of Falmouth, in an area abundant in stunning cliff-top walking paths.
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Tintagel Haven

Dog Friendly

An enchanting sand and shingle beach hidden below the cliffs off Tintagel, home to the renowned Merlin’s Cave.
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Tolcarne Beach

Newquay
TR7 2QN

A vibrant, sandy beach close to Newquay’s centre, offering a wide choice of activities such as surfing, rock pools, and boogie boarding.
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Torre Abbey Sands

Torbay Road
Torquay
TQ2 6N

Located on Torquay’s main beach, Torre Abbey Sands is a sandy haven which is part of the English Riviera.
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