Family Beaches in Cornwall - South Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
A popular, sandy cove with plenty of rockpools. Easy, level access to the beach.
Little Perhaver Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A small sandy beach that’s sheltered by harbour walls
This is a small family beach at the heart of Gorran Haven. Fishing and sight seeing trips are available from the sea front and it’s also possible to walk to the neighbouring beach at low tide.
This is one of the most beautiful coves in Cornwall and has been popular with sightseers since Victorian Times. The sandy beach has numerous caves to explore and although swimming is possible you should be wary of the tides.
Marazion Beach, Nr Penzance, Cornwall (South Coast)
Views to St Michaels Mount and the bay beyond are spectacular
The beach is part of Mounts Bay, winner of Most Beautiful Bay Club. The beach is hard sand with a gentle sloping prospect making it ideal for families. Views to St Michaels Mount and the bay beyond are spectacular.
This is a popular family beach with a wide expanse of sand and some rock pools. If it gets too busy there’s also plenty to see and do in the historic fishing village and fishing trips can still be arranged at the waterfront.
