Guidebook for St Ives
Food Scene
Great for beer, cocktails, milkshakes and burgers. Dog and family friendly. No need to book. Great atmosphere.
94 locals recommend
Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdGreat for beer, cocktails, milkshakes and burgers. Dog and family friendly. No need to book. Great atmosphere.
Porthminster Kitchen
Wharf RoadBeautiful decor and stunning food. Booking advised.
Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria
22 Fore StBig range of pasta and pizza- booking advised.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hub and Balcony are both popular at nights. The Hub has a DJ every Friday and Saturday night after 9pm, and the Balcony sometimes has live music in the summer months.
40 locals recommend
The Balcony Bar & Kitchen
The Hub and Balcony are both popular at nights. The Hub has a DJ every Friday and Saturday night after 9pm, and the Balcony sometimes has live music in the summer months.
Arts & Culture
You can buy a double ticket for entry to the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth museum, which is a beautiful place to visit on a sunny day. Check the website for free events for toddlers.
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
You can buy a double ticket for entry to the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth museum, which is a beautiful place to visit on a sunny day. Check the website for free events for toddlers.
Parks & Nature
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillGreat surfing beach, with amenities.
A National Trust area- parking free for National Trust members. Park in Gwithian and walk along beach for non-members.
58 locals recommend
Godrevy
A National Trust area- parking free for National Trust members. Park in Gwithian and walk along beach for non-members.
Huge, epic beach. At low tide you can play in the rock pools. Famous for surfing and within walking distance of Godrevy, which can be busier. Both Gwithian and Godrevy have lifeguards in the summer months,m in addition to a cafe and public toilets.
142 locals recommend
Gwithian Beach
Huge, epic beach. At low tide you can play in the rock pools. Famous for surfing and within walking distance of Godrevy, which can be busier. Both Gwithian and Godrevy have lifeguards in the summer months,m in addition to a cafe and public toilets.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Saint Ives RoadTesco closes at 8pm Monday to Saturday and 4pm on a Sunday.
Entertainment & Activities
25 meter swimming pool and a heated learner pool. Children under four are free. Gym can be used without membership for a one off fee. Arrive before 11am to secure parking.
15 locals recommend
St Ives Leisure Centre
25 meter swimming pool and a heated learner pool. Children under four are free. Gym can be used without membership for a one off fee. Arrive before 11am to secure parking.
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdAnimals, birds and soft play- great for children.
Sightseeing
National Trust property- no free parking for members. At low tide you can walk across or get a boat at high tide.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
National Trust property- no free parking for members. At low tide you can walk across or get a boat at high tide.