Alysia’s guidebook
Local Beach
Carbis Bay Beach is a 5-10 minute stroll down the hill from Little Lason. It’s a beautiful Bay with fine golden sand, offering mostly clean, calms and safe waters to bathe. The beach has been awarded blue flag status for water quality, facilities and safety. The Carbis Hotel provide offer beach restaurants and there are also takeaway facilities. Ocean Sports offer - windbreaks, deckchairs, kayaks and SUP hire. There is paid parking at but it is limited and quite expensive.
Carbis Bay
This is a quiet beach compared to Carbis Bay and the St Ives town beaches. You can also take your dog on the beach all day. You can drive to it, but it is easily accessed from the Cabin, down the road and onto the foot path. There are 3 paths to choose from, low, middle and high. Just ask if you want us to point you in the right direction. Fabulous sunrises to be viewed if you are keen to get up and our early.
54 locals recommend
Porthkidney Beach
Church RoadThis is a quiet beach compared to Carbis Bay and the St Ives town beaches. You can also take your dog on the beach all day. You can drive to it, but it is easily accessed from the Cabin, down the road and onto the foot path. There are 3 paths to choose from, low, middle and high. Just ask if you want us to point you in the right direction. Fabulous sunrises to be viewed if you are keen to get up and our early.
The gateway to St Ives. This is where the train from Carbis Bay (5 Minuit, breathtaking one stop journey) arrives. Porthminster Beach Boasts a half mile long strip of golden sand, crystal clear water and great views to St Ives Harbour. It holds a blue flag, award, safe bathing waters, restaurant, cafe, cocktail bar. Your can walk here from Carbis Bay along the coast path, takes about 20-30mins and is really pleasant.
236 locals recommend
Porthminster Beach Cafe
The gateway to St Ives. This is where the train from Carbis Bay (5 Minuit, breathtaking one stop journey) arrives. Porthminster Beach Boasts a half mile long strip of golden sand, crystal clear water and great views to St Ives Harbour. It holds a blue flag, award, safe bathing waters, restaurant, cafe, cocktail bar. Your can walk here from Carbis Bay along the coast path, takes about 20-30mins and is really pleasant.
Snuggled between St Ives Harbour Beach and Porthmeor Beach this lovely small beach has a nice takeaway facility and excellent restaurant.
121 locals recommend
Porthgwidden Beach
Snuggled between St Ives Harbour Beach and Porthmeor Beach this lovely small beach has a nice takeaway facility and excellent restaurant.
Sightseeing
St Ives’ largest beach, it has it all. Great surf, restaurants, cafe, bars. The Tate gallery provides the backdrop. The best sunsets too.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillSt Ives’ largest beach, it has it all. Great surf, restaurants, cafe, bars. The Tate gallery provides the backdrop. The best sunsets too.
St Michael’s Mount is a tidal island in Mounts Bay approx 5 miles from Carbis Bay. At Low tide is accessible from Marazion on foot via a causeway. At high tide you need to take the little passenger boat.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
St Michael’s Mount is a tidal island in Mounts Bay approx 5 miles from Carbis Bay. At Low tide is accessible from Marazion on foot via a causeway. At high tide you need to take the little passenger boat.
The Minack Theatre
Modern and Contemporary Art
Iconic gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach and the Atlantic Ocean in St Ives. Exhibits works by esteemed British artists who have links to the area. It houses some impressive pieces, sculptures and exhibitions.
Tate St. Ives
A remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of the UK’s most important 20th century artists. One Hepworth’s home and studio see her Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood in the museum and garden along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
209 locals recommend
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillA remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of the UK’s most important 20th century artists. One Hepworth’s home and studio see her Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood in the museum and garden along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
Surfing Lessons
St Ives Surf School on Porthmeor Beach - offer surf lessons, wetsuit and board hire. A great team. Take a look at their webpage or social media ages to book.
St Ives Surf School
Watersports
Visit Glenn and Gill at Ocean Sports Centre and try your hand at stand up paddle boarding .... lessons, tours or hire Kayaks. A great way of exploring Carbis Bay by water.
Based on Carbis Bay Beach. Try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or Kayaking.
13 locals recommend
Ocean Sports Centre
Based on Carbis Bay Beach. Try your hand at stand up paddle boarding or Kayaking.
Boat Trips
Dolly P Boat Trips, St Ives
Wharf RoadOutdoor theatre with a hell of a view!
Created by Rowena Crew in 1893. Rowena and her team of helpers worked largely with hand tools to create this open air theatre overlooking one for the most beautiful beaches in the world - Porthcurno. You don’t have to watch a play, you can pay to go and have a look around when there’s not a performance on.
The Minack Theatre