South West England
Towans Beach
Towans Beach

Can be reached from the B3302 just off the A30. Right at the recreation ground. keep on that road past the 'Bucket of Blood' pub keep on that road until you see the car park on the left, opposite 'The Bluff Inn'

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

Towans Beach, Hayle, Cornwall

Accommodation nearby

Carbis Bay Holidays
Luxurious family friendly self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay and St Ives.

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

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

Attractions nearby

Minack Theatre And Visitor Centre
Cornwall's "theatre under the stars" created by one remarkable woman - Rowena Cade

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Dive into the deep - we’re going Under the Sea celebrating man’s exploits under the water!

Pendennis Castle
With much for the family to discover, Pendennis is truly Cornwall’s greatest fortress.


Three miles of golden sand in the bay of St Ives

This beach has great views across the bay and is ideal for sunbathing and beach games. Swimming is good but you should stay between the flags and avoid the estuary. There are also good walks across the dunes (The Towans) if you want to get away from the beach.

Beach facilities include toilets, cafes and lifeguard cover during the summer months.

What's on offer...

  • Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
  • Sandy
  • Toilets
  • Cafe / Shop
  • Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
  • Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
  • Rocky
  • Dunes
  • Cliffs
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing

Beach awards...


Contact Details
Towans Beach
Penwith District Council
Hayle
Cornwall
Tel: 01736 796297