Within walking distance there is access to surf schools, coast steering, paddle boarding, harbour trips (make sure you spot the seals and all the unbelievable bird and sea life), Newquay golf course (visitors permitted to play and pay) and for walkers the South West Coastal Path.

No holiday is complete without visiting the various local bars and restaurants (some Michelin rated) and an array of artisan coffee shops and bakeries.

                                                                                   Places To Eat:

This is only a small selection of the local restaurants and we have only listed the restaurants we have personally eaten in, and regard as our ‘favourites’. Most are informal and use fresh local produce.

The Fish House, located on the near end of Fistral Beach. 01637 872085 (Our absolutely favourite restaurant in the area. Superb food, great location, reservations essential)  https://www.thefishhousefistral.com

Little Ears Pasta, Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LN, 07769 900 976 https://littleearspasta.com

Lewinnick Lodge, Gastro Pub, Pentire Headland, Newquay, TR7 1QD 01637 878117 https://www.lewinnicklodge.co.uk

The Beach Hut, Watergate Bay, 01637 860543 https://www.watergatebay.co.uk

Slightly Further Afield

Rick Stein’s The Seafood Restaurant, Padstow, PL28 8BY 01841 532700 https://www.rickstein.com

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw (2 Michelin Stars), Port Isaac PL29 3SB 01208 880896 https://www.outlaws.co.uk

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach, Truro, TR2 5EW https://www.hiddenhut.co.uk

                                                                                  Places To Visit In Cornwall

Tate St Ives - St Ives

Home of post-war British Modernism, St Ives provides the artistic foundations for Tate St Ives. The gallery was built to celebrate this movement as well as the surroundings and atmosphere that inspired them. The St Ives Modernists included such artists as Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson, Naum Gabo, Peter Lanyon, Patrick Heron, Terry Frost and Sandra Blow.

Tel: 01736 796226 https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives

Eden Project – Nr St Austell

The Eden Project is a beautiful and fascinating ‘global garden’ for the 21^st Century. It creates a gateway to a sustainable future by telling the dramatic and amazing story of mans connection and dependence on plants. Eden is a living demonstration of regeneration and they aim to reconnect people with their environments both locally and globally.

Tel: 01726 811972 https://www.edenproject.com/

Minack Theatre- Nr Porthcurno

Visit this unique open-air theatre, carved into the cliff side at Porthcurno by Rowena Cade. Enjoy the spectacular sea views while watching the summer season of plays, opera and musicals, which run for 17 weeks from April – September. Experience everything from Shakespeare to Gilbert & Sullivan in this ‘Theatre under the Stars’.

Tel: 01736 810181/471 https://www.minack.com/

National Maritime Falmouth

This amazing attraction features not only breathtaking views from the 29m tower but is also home to one of only three natural underwater viewing locations in the world. This hands-on, interactive, audio visual experience allows you to immerse yourself in this underwater world. Interesting talks, great exhibitions and the opportunity to actually get out onto water to discover the marine life around our coastline keep visitors coming back time and time again.

Tel: 01326 313388 https://nmmc.co.uk/

Whilst in Falmouth why not take a sea safari on a RIB and see all the wonderful sea life, possibly including whales and dolphins. Several companies run these trips but Orca Sea Safaris is very good.

Tel: 01326 214928 https://www.orcaseasafaris.co.uk/

Tintagel Castle

As home to King Arthur, this castle is steeped in mystery, myth and magic. A wonderful place for the family, immerse yourself in imagination in a place where kings ruled and a legend lived. Be inspired by the amazing setting on the Tintagel coastline and the 2000 years of history.

Tel: 01840 770238 https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tintagel-castle/

Lanhydrock House

Visit the grandest and most welcoming house in Cornwall. This national Trust Property is set in 450 acres of stunning woods and parkland, running down to the Fowey River and surrounded beautiful gardens. A joy to visit in all seasons with wonderful cream teas!

Tel : 01208 265950 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/lanhydrock

Mount St Michaels

For a day of history and beauty, visit what is known as The Jewell in Cornwall’s Crown. This magical island boasts a variety of interesting features. A church, a medieval castle (which was home to the St Aubyn family for over 300 years), an exotic garden along the steep cliffs and an ancient harbour where you will find a variety of shops, restaurants and an audio-visual presentation on the history of the Mount.

Tel: 01736 710265 https://stmichaelsmount.co.uk/

Lost Gardens of Heligan

With over 200 acres of enchanting gardens, you could really lose yourself for a day, exploring what was recently dubbed ‘The Nation’s Favourite Garden’ by BBC Gardner’s World viewers, after the award-winning restoration of its productive gardens. This, however, is just one of the many features that make this a fantastic year round destination.

Tel: 01726 845100 https://www.heligan.com/

Bedruthan Steps

Located just a few miles from the centre of Newquay, and near to Watergate Bay, the Bedruthan Steps is one of the most popular destinations on the Cornish Coast. Take a walk along a spectacular cliff top path before venturing down the steep cliff stairs to the beach. There is a National Trust run tea room at the top. 

https://www.visitcornwall.com/things-to-do/beaches/bedruthan-steps-beach

Cinema

Lighthouse Cinema, King Street, Newquay TR7 1A 01637 878 650 https://wtwcinemas.co.uk/newquay/whats-on/

Golf Courses

Newquay Golf Club, opposite 01637 874 830 https://www.newquaygolfclub.co.uk/

Cycle Hire

The Camel Trail is an 18 mile cycle path connecting Bodmin to Padstow via Wadebridge

Bridge Bike Hire, The Camel Trail, Wadebridge, PL27 7AL 01208 813050 https://www.bridgebikehire.co.uk/

Trail Bike Hire, Unit 6, South Quay, Padstow PL28 8BL 01841 532594 https://trailbikehire.co.uk/

Vineyards

Camel Valley Vineyard, Nanstallon, Bodmin, PL30 5LG 01208 77959 https://www.camelvalley.com/

Headland Hotel Aqua Club and Spa, Newquay TR7 1EW 01637 872211

Superb new facility just a few minutes walk away – day passes can be purchased.

https://www.headlandhotel.co.uk/spa/

https://www.headlandhotel.co.uk/aqua-club/