This traditional county pub has a lovely interior and low beams. Food is locally sourced and seasonal with daily specials available. Regular barbecues take place so call in on a summer evening and enjoy warm weather in the garden.
Bar and restaurant situated in the dunes overlooking Godrevy beach, with outside seating on the decking.
The quiet, unassuming sister of St Ives, Carbis Bay is only one mile west from its famous neighbour and overlooks the bay to the iconic lighthouse just off-shore at Godrevy Point, four miles further west across the golden sands of the Towans. Carbis Bay is a lot quieter all year round and boasts three of the finest sandy beaches in the area, Carbis Bay beach, Porthkidney Sands and Hawkes Point, perfect for families and couples. Or if you want to sample the delights of St Ives it delivers the best route in. Leave your car behind and catch the train or stroll along the coast path, you will not be disappointed as you round the final corner.
Conveniently situated in the centre of Lelant, this pub has parking and is a five minute walk away from the train station. The food is traditional pub grub with a carvery on Sundays and booking is advised. There's regular entertainment, Tuesday quiz night is very popular. Dogs are welcome.
This beach offers the finest golden yellow sand. The esturary runs to the sea making the divide between HayleTowans and Lelant beach. Please note it is not safe to swim in the estuary and it is prohibited because of strong currents.
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.
Welcome to one of Cornwall's newest major attractions. A fabulous place positioned in a sheltered valley with woodland and streams creating a backdrop to sub-tropical plants and contemporary art installations. The Lime Tree Cafe offers freshly prepared, homemade meals and is open all day for drinks, snacks and meals.
Just outside St Ives, surrounded by hills for protection, is a popular sheltered family holiday beach.
One of the jewels in the UK's crown. St Ives is a maze of cobbled streets, fishermen's cottages, shops, galleries and restaurants waiting to be explored. St Ives bay has beaches catering for everyone's holiday needs, from sheltered bays for the family to surfing at Porthmeor beach. Home to the Tate St Ives, the town has long had a reputation as a Mecca for artists due to the weather and the unique quality of natural light.
One restaurant, one beach, one menu, one excellent approach to food. Recommended in the Times (2012) as one of the top five places to eat fish!
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6 October 2026
This traditional county pub has a lovely interior and low beams. Food is locally sourced and seasonal with daily specials available. Regular barbecues take place so call in on a summer evening and enjoy warm weather in the garden.
24 August 2026
Bar and restaurant situated in the dunes overlooking Godrevy beach, with outside seating on the decking.
22 August 2026
The quiet, unassuming sister of St Ives, Carbis Bay is only one mile west from its famous neighbour and overlooks the bay to the iconic lighthouse just off-shore at Godrevy Point, four miles further west across the golden sands of the Towans. Carbis Bay is a lot quieter all year round and boasts three of the finest sandy beaches in the area, Carbis Bay beach, Porthkidney Sands and Hawkes Point, perfect for families and couples. Or if you want to sample the delights of St Ives it delivers the best route in. Leave your car behind and catch the train or stroll along the coast path, you will not be disappointed as you round the final corner.
14 September 2025
Conveniently situated in the centre of Lelant, this pub has parking and is a five minute walk away from the train station. The food is traditional pub grub with a carvery on Sundays and booking is advised. There's regular entertainment, Tuesday quiz night is very popular. Dogs are welcome.
14 September 2025
This beach offers the finest golden yellow sand. The esturary runs to the sea making the divide between HayleTowans and Lelant beach. Please note it is not safe to swim in the estuary and it is prohibited because of strong currents.
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.
25 June 2024
Welcome to one of Cornwall's newest major attractions. A fabulous place positioned in a sheltered valley with woodland and streams creating a backdrop to sub-tropical plants and contemporary art installations. The Lime Tree Cafe offers freshly prepared, homemade meals and is open all day for drinks, snacks and meals.
31 July 2023
Just outside St Ives, surrounded by hills for protection, is a popular sheltered family holiday beach.
11 October 2022
One of the jewels in the UK's crown. St Ives is a maze of cobbled streets, fishermen's cottages, shops, galleries and restaurants waiting to be explored. St Ives bay has beaches catering for everyone's holiday needs, from sheltered bays for the family to surfing at Porthmeor beach. Home to the Tate St Ives, the town has long had a reputation as a Mecca for artists due to the weather and the unique quality of natural light.
22 August 2022
One restaurant, one beach, one menu, one excellent approach to food. Recommended in the Times (2012) as one of the top five places to eat fish!