Dog Beach Restrictions Guide
We are spoiled in St Ives with 7 beaches around our historic harbour town to choose from, making a beach day a perfect option of somewhere to spend those brisk spring or long summer days.
As four of our properties here at Sail Lofts are dog friendly year-round, it’s worth knowing what the situation is for all the beaches so that everyone in the family can enjoy a day at the seaside.
Beaches with restrictions:
Location: Carbis Bay Beach, St Ives, TR26 2NP
Dog beach restriction dates: May 15th – September 30th
Dog beach ban times: 10am – 6pm
Beach perks: Carbis Bay is one of St Ives most notorious beaches with amazing scenic coastal and bay views and plenty of cafes nearby to indulge in and make the most of. Carbis Bay beach sits along the South West Coast path.
Location: Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, TR26 1JU
Dog beach restriction dates: May 15th – September 30th
Dog beach ban times times: 10am – 6pm
Beach perks: You will be within a 2-minute walk down to the beach when you stay with us at Sail Lofts, with a free parking space in our car park by Porthmeor beach. The beach is home to Porthmeor Beach Café that allows dogs on their outside terrace.
Location: Porthminster Beach, St Ives, TR26 2EB
Dog beach restriction dates: May 15th – September 30th
Dog beach ban times times: 10am – 6pm
Beach perks: Sitting near to St Ives train station, Porthminster is a stunning little beach with direct routes to the town and main areas of St Ives as well as easy access to hop on the train to Lelant and other links to Cornwall. Porthminster beach is home to the well-known luxurious Portminster Café for beach days and fine dining.
Location: St Ives Harbour, St Ives, TR26 1LH
Dog beach restriction dates: July 1st – August 31st
Dog beach ban times times: 10am – 6pm
Beach perks: Staying with us at Sail Lofts you will be within a 5-minute walk to St Ives Harbour, meaning those early morning walks or late evening strolls are within perfect reach from your apartment. St Ives Harbour beach is also situated along St Ives renowned Wharf Road, with plenty of cafes and shops and outdoor seating for relaxing, taking in the views.
Location: Porthgwidden Beach, St Ives, TR26 1PL
Dog beach restriction dates: July 1st – August 31st
Dog beach ban times times: 10am – 6pm
Beach perks: One of our closest beaches with a 2-minute walk down to Porthgwidden from our properties at Sail Lofts. Porthgwidden also hosts a dog friendly café that is open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Year-round dog friendly beaches:
Bamaluz, Lambeth walk and Clodgy Point beaches are dog friendly all year round. These little hidden beaches, in-particular Bamaluz, are havens to let your dog run around and explore the rock pools, whilst you relax and enjoy a day by the surf.
Please be aware these beaches are tidal and smaller, so can sometimes be treacherous and tricky to get to and from, particularly Clodgy Point. Always make yourself aware of the area and safe routes on and off the beach before you go.
Staying with us at Sail Lofts with your dogs:
Staying with us at Sail Lofts in our central location you will have access to all beaches fairly easily, with two key beaches being within a 2-minute walk from our complex at Sail Lofts; making an early morning beach wonder or a late evening stretch of the legs perfectly accessible.
For more information about things to do in St Ives and Cornwall with your dog companion in-toe, or some suggestions for walks in the area, have a read through our other blogs here: Dog friendly activities or Dog friendly walks.
To book yourself into one of our dog friendly apartments, click here.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Larissa
