Family Beaches
Things to Do: Beaches
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall (South Coast)
A small but wide sandy beach with great views of the headland
This is the main beach resort in Falmouth and is popular with visiting families and local residents. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and there is zoning to make sure everyone enjoys the water safely.
Portreath Beach, Portreath, Cornwall (North Coast)
Atlantic beach adjoining a small harbour, enclosed by rock pools and cliffs
Portreath offers a busy Atlantic beach that adjoins a small working harbour which, in turn, is enclosed by rock pools and steep cliffs. The resort incorporates many facilities and serves both visitors and residents from the nearby towns of Camborne and Redruth.
Praa Sands Beach, Nr Helston, Cornwall (South Coast)
Attractive, gently sloping, sandy beach backed by dunes and the village green
At both ends, the coastal path rises up over steep cliffs offering views towards Penzance and the Lizard peninsular. The bay is popular with families and surfers alike, having a south westerly aspect that receives Atlantic swells. Praa Sands stretches over one and a half miles.
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.
