Visit Porthminster Beach
Porthminster Beach is an award winning golden sandy St Ives beach, with clean waters perfect for swimming and enjoying the turquoise sea.
The beach offers a range of facilities, including deck chair rentals, a mini-golf course, and a promenade. It is equipped with amenities for all abilities, including sand chairs for hire.
Overlooking the beach is the Porthminster Beach Café beachside restaurant. The menu offers fresh seafood and local produce, providing both indoor and outdoor dining options with spectacular views of the bay.
St Ives has long attracted artists, with is picturesque settings, warm climate, and famously clear light. The beach is close to the centre of St. Ives, where there are shops, restaurants and a plenty of visitor attractions.
Dogs are banned from the beach between May 15th and September 30th, from 10am to 6pm. They are welcome at other times of the year.
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Getting To Porthminster Beach
Beach Location
The Terrace Saint Ives, Cornwall TR26 2BP
Parking
There is a car park overlooking the beach. Be aware that it can get busy.
Nearest Train
St Ives Station
Getting there by car or by train
Map of Porthminster Beach
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