Family Beaches in Cornwall - South Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
The sand and shingle beach at the fishing port of Porthlevan stretches three miles southeast along the Loe Bar. It’s popular with experienced surfers who brave the waves that break onto a shallow barnacle-encrusted reef.
Porthluney Cove Beach, Nr St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
A sheltered sandy beach close to Caerhays Castle Estate
This is a quiet family beach with fairly safe swimming and a ban on motorised craft to maintain to the peace and quiet. It’s part of the Caerhays Castle Estate and the gardens may be visited in the early part of the year.
The twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand sit across the Tamar from Plymouth. They have east facing sand and shingle beaches sheltered by Rame Head Peninsula and offering views over Plymouth Sound.
The small sheltered cove has a gently sloping sandy beach and is ideal for families. There are plenty of good walks along the South West Coast Path and a walk up to St Catherine’s Castle provides excellent views across the estuary.
Porthpean Beach, St Austell, Cornwall (South Coast)
The local sheltered family beach slopes gently into the sea
Porthpean beach is approximately 220 metres long, sheltered, with rocky pools at its southern end and cliffs adjoining three of its boundaries. The beach slopes gently into the sea and is regarded as being the local family beach with a small promenade to the rear of the beach with a café/shop and toilet.
