Family Beaches in Cornwall - North Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
This is a popular beach with families who are looking for a fun day out by the sea. It’s also one of the most popular surf beaches in the South West and benefits from good Atlantic swells.
Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall (North Coast)
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.
Gwithian / Godrevy Beach, Nr St Ives, Cornwall (North Coast)
A beautiful sandy beach with excellent views across the bay
This is one of the best stretches of golden sand in Cornwall and is popular with both families and surfers. The beach is also used for horse riding and kite surfing, as there is a large expanse of sand at low tide.
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.
The beach is popular with families and surfers and is located in An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are good coastal walks from the beach but if you are walking along the beach you should be careful of the tide.
