South West England
Porthminster Beach
Porthminster Beach

Follow the road to St. Ives. Turn off by Malakoff bus station to the Car Park. Steps lead to a small road and slope down to the beach.

St Ives Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall
Street-an-Pol
St Ives
Tel: 01736 796 297
Fax: 01736 798 309
Contact via email

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Things to Do

Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

Porthminster Hotel
Direct access through gardens to the golden sands of Porthminster Beach.

Orla Mo & Surfs Up
Spoil yourselves in fine luxury, views to thrill & memories to last a lifetime in magical St Ives.

Aspects Holidays
Quality self-catering accommodation in St. Ives and Carbis Bay.

Attractions nearby

Saint Michaels Mount
Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community

Cornish Mines and Engines
A dramatic reminder of Cornwall’s mining history

Godrevy
High cliffs and sheltered coves with sandy beaches.


A spectacular 1km sandy beach with a Mediterranean feel

Gently sloping sand and safe swimming make this beach a popular destination for families. Activities on the water include surfing, wind surfing and canoeing. Surfboard hire is also available at the beach.

Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Toilets
  • Disabled Access
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Rocky
  • Cliffs
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Slipways
  • Surfboard Hire
  • Disabled Visitor Facilities

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Porthminster Beach
Penwith District Council
St Ives
Cornwall
Tel: 01736 362207