Porthgwidden
A small, sheltered St Ives beach tucked behind 'the Island', with a row of 1930s beach huts, a cafe and toilets close to a large car park.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: Excellent
Lifeguard: none
Hazards: no lifeguard cover,occasional powerful waves despite sheltered position
Amenities: cafe/restaurant · toilets (disabled access) · beach huts · paid parking
Dogs
Official source: View the rule at source →
Family
Sheltered, sun-trap cove with cafe, toilets and disabled access, plus a large nearby car park (~50 spaces, fee).
Fishing
No adequate exact source was found for fishing permission, species or tactics on the small family beach. Do not transfer St Ives Harbour, The Island rocks or Porthmeor claims into this record.
Crabbing
unknown — No exact permitted line-crabbing or managed rock-pooling activity was verified.
Access & parking
Paid car park a short walk from the beach. Sat-nav: TR26 1NR. Get directions →
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/animal-welfare-and-enforcement/dogs-on-beaches/
https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-west-england/cornwall/porthgwidden-st-ives.htm
https://visitstives.com/things_to_do/porthgwidden/
https://porthgwiddencafe.co.uk/
https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/porthgwidden
Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.