Porthminster Beach is a beach in Cornwall, England.

Come and explore Porthminster, one of St Ives’ four beautiful beaches! Located east of the town centre and below the St Ives railway station, this picturesque bay features a sheltered sandy beach with tranquil waters and stunning views across St Ives Bay to the Godrevy Lighthouse. Enjoy a delicious meal at the award-winning seafood restaurant, overseeing the shore. Porthminster has something for everyone, so come take in the beauty and relax on the beach!

Are there lifeguards on Porthminster Beach?

Porthminster Beach is a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Cornwall are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Porthminster Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Porthminster Beach?

So – is Porthminster Beach, Cornwall dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Porthminster Beach.

Dogs are not allowed on the beach from Easter Day until October 1st.

Is there parking at Porthminster Beach?

There is parking availabile at Porthminster Beach.

This location offers up to 200 paid car parking spaces.

Porthminster Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Porthminster Beach is: TR26 2EB
The OS Grid Reference for Porthminster Beach is: SW 5214 4004
The nearest town to Porthminster Beach is: St Ives

Porthminster Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”TR26 2EB” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Porthminster Beach – Additional Information


☑️ Toilets
☑️ Shop

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