Home UK Beach Guide South West Coast West Cornwall Beaches

West Cornwall Beaches

West Cornwall Beaches

Whether you’re planning a staycation or a day trip with the kids. Use our coastal holiday guide to discover beautiful West Cornwall beaches.

Find your favourite West Cornwall Beaches

Sandy beaches, hidden coves and a rich history make make the beaches in West Cornwall ever popular holiday destinations, including the beaches of St Ives, Hayle and Penzance.

Full List of West Cornwall Beaches

Choose from all the beaches in the area. Each one offers something that will make you happy.

Bamaluz Beach

Bamaluz Beach is peaceful, sandy beach between St Ives Harbour Beach and Porthminster Beach.

Bassetts Cove

Bassett’s Cove is tiny sandy beach between Godrevey and Portreath.

Boat Cove

Boat Cove next to Portheras Cove is a lovey small beach.

Godrevy Beach

Godrevy Beach is a sandy stretch of beach, a favourite with families and a popular surfing destination.

Gwenver Beach

Gwenver Beach or Gwynver beach, at the northern end of the Sennen Cove, is a popular spot.

Chapel Porth Beach

Chapel Porth a picture perfect sand cove on the Cornwall coast just south of St Agnes.

Carbis Bay

Carbis Bay is a seaside resort popular with tourists attracted by the stunning golden sandy beach.

Eastern Green Beach

Eastern Green Beach is part of a long stretch of sand from west Chy-an-Dour in Penzance.

Gurnards Head

Gurnards Head Beach is not a beach, in the traditional sense, but it is an incredible location.

Gwithian Beach

West facing Gwithian Beach is one of Cornwall’s surfing hotspots. A great place for a surfing weekend.

Hale Towans Beach

Beach Hayle Towans Beach great for a family holiday, with many caravan parks in the area.

Kenneggy Sands

South facing Kenneggy Sands Beach in Penzance is a secluded arch of golden sand.

Lamorna Beach

Charming Lamorna beach is a small cove surrounded by a wooded valley, where visitors come for diving.

Longrock Beach

Longrock beach looking out over Mounts Bay towards Marazion and St Michael’s Mount.

Mexico Towans Beach

Visit Mexico Towans Beach makes up the long stretch of Hayles’ sandy beaches backed by sand dunes.

Nanjizal Beach

Nanjizal Beach (or Mill Bay), about one mile to the south-east of Land’s End.

Newlyn Beach

Newlyn Beach is a small sandy beach, immediately south of the fishing harbour.

Newlyn Green Beach

This part of Cornwall is renowned for its unique quality of light and artistic inspirations. The Newlyn Art Gallery is at the southern corner of the beach.

Marazion Beach

Marazion Beach is a a mile long popular destination for windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing.

Mousehole Beach

Mousehole Beach (pronounced Mowzzull), a tiny beach covered with granite boulders but sandy at low tide.

Pedn Vounder Beach

Pedn Vounder Beach is a remote stretch of golden sand, with a wide beach at low tide.

Penberth Cove

Visit Penberth Cove on the Cornwall coast, If you want to go back in time. Charming and unspoilt.

Perranuthnoe Beach

Perranuthnoe Beach (or Perran Sands) just under two miles east of Marazion, is a sandy stretch of golden beach.

Pisky Cove

Pisky Cove is a tiny remote cove steeped in smuggling history.

Porthchapel Beach

Porthchapel Beach in St.Levan (not to be confused with Chapel Porth in St Agnes).

Porth Nanven

Porth Nanven, (also known as Cot Valley Beach or Dinosaur Egg Beach), is a dramatic location.

Porthcurno Beach

Porthcurno Beach on the stunning West Cornwall coast is perfect for relaxing and sunbathing.

Portheras Cove

Portheras Cove is a secluded and picturesque sandy beach located on the north coast of the Land’s End Peninsula.

Porthgwarra Beach

Porthgwarra Beach is a picturesque and secluded cove, with a traditional fishing heritage.

Porthgwidden Beach

Porthgwidden Beach known locally as ‘The Island Beach’ is ideal for a family day by the seaside.

Porthkidney Beach

Porthkidney Beach is a beautiful north-facing sandy beach in west Cornwall which remains fairly quiet.

Porthmeor Beach

Family friendly Porthmeor Beach, one of the four main beaches in St Ives, and a popular holiday destination.

Porthminster Beach

Porthminster Beach is an award winning golden sandy St Ives beach, with clean waters perfect for swimming.

Porthtowan Beach

Porthtowan Beach has glorious sandy beaches and breathtaking cliff walks.

Portreath Beach

Portreath Beach is lovely sandy beach around the harbour, just north of Redruth. It is always popular.

Praa Sands

South facing Praa Sands is a long sandy beach popular with families, with RNLI Lifeguards on duty.

Priest Cove

Priest Cove at Cape Cornwall, is a tiny fishing cove, with the remains of a tin mine.

Prussia Cove

Prussia Cove Beach famous for its smuggling history, can only be reached on foot.

Sennen Cove

Cornwall’s Sennen Cove (or Whitesand Bay) is a glorious golden crescent of sandy beach, popular with surfers.

St Ives Harbour Beach

Harbour Beach in St Ives is great for families with small children, due to its central location.

Wherrytown Beach

Wherrytown Beach close to Penzance and Newlyn is a long pebble seafront backed by a promenade with easys access to facilities.

  • Porthminster Beach West Cornwall Coast
  • Porthmeor beach aerial view
  • Porthtowan Beach surfing spot Cornwall
  • Perranuthoe Beach seashore

Magical St Michaels Mount

St Michael’s Mount, a 14th-century sitting on a small island off Penzance. This famous landmark and historical attraction is full of local legend and folklore.

Running into the sea with freinds

COASTAL EVENTS

Coastal Festivals and Events in West Cornwall

Coastal events and seaside festivals taking place throughout the year.

  • Regattas
  • Seafood Festivals
  • Carnivals
What’s On

Beaches near Land’s End

Land’s End is the most westerly point in England. A famous tourist destination, visitors flock to the famous signpost for a photo. The headland is linked to local legend and rich history.

Best Beaches in St Ives

Popular St Ives has fabulous sandy beaches. Family friendly and a lively atmosphere in the area during the holidays.

Top West Cornwall Beaches

Looking for top West Cornwall Coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in West Cornwall which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.

Blue Flag

Family Friendly award winning beaches

Dog friendly

For long walks with our four legged friends.

What’s On

Find out What’s On – from festivals to cultural events along the coast

Enjoy the beautiful West Cornwall coast.

Explore other areas near West Cornwall

Explore the miles of UK coastline with popular seaside destinations, coastal walks and water sports. Find more beaches in the southwest coast of England, covering the counties of North Cornwall, North Devon, South Devon, Somerset, South East Cornwall, and South Cornwall. Stop off at a beach for the day or walk or cycle the coastal trails.

uk beach days

UK Beach Guide

Go to the Beach Guide

Go to another region and explore

Choose a Region