Porthminster Beach
Porthminster
A calm crescent beach on the southeastern side of town, with gentle waves and clear water. It suits family paddling, and its beachfront restaurants are known for seafood.
The beach backs onto green hillsides and gardens. Facing east, it is less affected by Atlantic swells than Porthmeor, making it better for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. The Porthminster Beach Café on the sand is a well-known local seafood restaurant, and reservations should be made in advance. It is a short downhill walk from St Ives station, and a walk of about 30 minutes south along the South West Coast Path leads to Carbis Bay.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St Ia's Church
- St Ives Harbour & Smeaton's Pier
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Tate St Ives
- The Island & St Nicholas Chapel
- Porthmeor Beach
- Carbis Bay
- Leach Pottery