By The Sea
25 June 2024
By The Sea is a small seafood restaurant situated in the heart of the charming seaside town of St Ives. Expect freshly prepared food and the option of takeaway here.
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25 June 2024
By The Sea is a small seafood restaurant situated in the heart of the charming seaside town of St Ives. Expect freshly prepared food and the option of takeaway here.
Open Tuesday to Saturday this Italian restaurant serves authenic homemade cuisine using local produce where ever possible. The menu changes monthly and there is an extensive Italian wine list.
A small sandy beach (low tide only) with access at the northern end of Smeaton's Pier. One of few beaches in the area where dogs are welcome year round.
Full of interesting buildings and remnants of the once booming mining industry, Camborne is easy to get to on the A30 and close to the north coast at Godrevy and Portreath. Pop over to Heartlands for playtime and to learn all things heritage, particular Richard Trevithick (steam engine inventor) and then take a stroll through popoular Tehidy Woods for a fascinating day out.
A great place to take the kids and explore this broadleaved wood. Footpaths weave their way through the woodland, a great place to explore. There's only parking for four to five cars by the main gate on the B3308.
Perfectly situated overlooking the golden sands and turquoise sea of the Hayle estuary, Gilbert's is a gorgeous spot for meals, snacks or just sitting with a drink watching the tide ebb and flow. Food is locally sourced and served in the beach garden or covered terrace.
Global Boarders Surf Co delivers professional surf tuition to tourists and locals alike. We work across many of Cornwall's spectacular beaches, including Praa Sands, St Ives Bay and Gwithian. Not only are we one of the only surfing schools to be open all year round, we also boast an award-winning reputation, and a skilled set of professional coaches ready to take your group or individual surf lesson to the next level! With two Surf School bases since 2006 at Gwithian & Praa Sands, we teach all ages and abilities, so whether you're a seasoned surfer looking for tips or a group of total beginners hoping to catch some waves, we have the course for you! We have fantastic facilities for our guests including changing rooms, toilets, pay and display parking, beach cafes and both beaches are lifeguarded throughout the season. Prices start from £35 for a 2 hour beginner lesson, which includes full equipment hire.
An easy stroll around the headland and just over half a mile in length. Park at Godrevy Head car park and follow the coastal path keeping the sea on your left. Stay on the path until you reach a slight decent past Mutton Cove (no access) and then take the footpath on the right back to the car park. A great walk for children as there are beaches, a lighthouse and even occasionally a pod of dolphins who reside in St Ives Bay can be seen. There is a stile and slight incline so this walk is not suitable for pushchairs or people with impaired mobility.
Full of ancient history, this little coastal village near Hayle on the north coast of west Cornwall, has one of the best beaches in the county. Wide, flat, vast expanses of sand line the bay between the Hayle and Red Rivers and wildlife walks abound.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner this Mexican restaurant is on the harbourside and has great reviews. Super friendly staff and freshly cooked food.