Family Beaches in Cornwall - South Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
A popular destination for families who want to enjoy a lazy day at the beach. Swimming is reasonably safe away from the river mouth and there are a number of sand dunes for the children to explore.
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.
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.
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.
The small sandy cove in the village of Polkerris is very popular during the summer. A curved breakwater protects the water and there’s a pub more or less on the beach for those in need of a bit of refreshment.
