Family Beaches in Cornwall - South Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
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.
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.
Sandy beach set in a small cove, a 20 minute walk from Mevagissey. The beach is around 150 metres long but is completely covered at high tide. At low tide there are plenty of rock pools to explore. Swimming here is considered safe but there are no lifeguards on patrol. On some occasions Seals can be seen swimming off the beach or resting on the rocks.
A wide sandy beach with rock pools and a slipway. The beach is private but access is allowed. This is an isolated sandy beach backed by high cliffs close to Portscatho on the Roseland Peninsula. Bathers should take normal bathing precautions and beware of rip currents. Dogs are allowed.
