1.1 miles
Carbis Bay
Beach
In 2024, Carbis Bay Beach retained its Blue Flag Seaside Award for its clean waters, safety, and environmental commitment.
With soft golden sands and calm turquoise waters, it’s perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or kayaking (available to rent), while the beach invites relaxation and sandcastle building.
Lush subtropical plants create an idyllic coastal escape, just a 15-minute walk from the Lodge. Hungry beachgoers can enjoy ice cream, pizza, snacks, or flame-grilled barbecue.
1.2 miles
Porthkidney
Beach
Porthkidney Beach, near Carbis Bay, delivers a wild, expansive retreat with vast sands stretching toward the Hayle Estuary. Its towering sand dunes invite exploration or quiet relaxation. Perfect for peaceful walks, kite flying, or picnics, this low-tide gem lies just 1.2 miles from Carbis Bay Lodge.
1.6 miles
Porthminster
Beach
Porthminster Beach is a stunning crescent of golden sand, framed by azure waters and swaying palms, with breathtaking views of Godrevy Lighthouse and St Ives.
A 2024 Seaside Award winner, it’s a family favorite for swimming, sunbathing, and mini golf, just a short walk from St Ives’ cafes, shops, and galleries.
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Rent a beach pod for a relaxing day by the sea, or visit Porthminster Beach Café, featuring a seafood-focused menu, an outdoor kitchen serving fish and chips and Cornish pasties, a Gin & Cocktail Bar, and a beach shop.
1.9 miles
Hayle
Beach
St Ives Bay embraces Hayle Beach and the ‘Three Mile Beach,’ linking Gwithian and Godrevy. This vast golden stretch, backed by dunes, offers surfing, kite flying, and tranquil estuary walks. A wild, family-friendly paradise, it’s walkable but parking is available.
2.1 miles
St Ives Harbour
Beach
St Ives Harbour Beach blends seaside charm with vibrant energy, nestled beside the bustling harbor. Its golden sands are ideal for sunbathing or sandcastle-building, with gentle waves for paddling. Steps from shops and cafés, it’s a lively, family-friendly gem near your holiday retreat.
2.2 miles
Porthmeor
Beach
Porthmeor Beach, a St Ives treasure, draws surfers with its Atlantic waves and delights with golden sands framed by cliffs. Enjoy sunbathing, dining at beachfront spots like Porthmeor Beach Café, or exploring the nearby Tate Modern. This vibrant hub, blending art, food,
2.3 miles
Porthgwidden
Beach
Porthgwidden Beach, a hidden St Ives cove, offers golden sands and calm waters perfect for swimming or relaxing. Framed by cliffs, it’s a peaceful retreat with charming beach huts and the cozy Porthgwidden Beach Café nearby. Just a stroll from your holiday base, it’s an idyllic escape on the edge of St Ives.
