Guidebook for the area
Food Scene
The views over to St Michaels Mount are amazing, always good for a meal or just a coffee after visiting the mount.
11 locals recommend
The Godolphin Arms West End
The views over to St Michaels Mount are amazing, always good for a meal or just a coffee after visiting the mount.
The best burgers around, all locally sourced meat. It’s a little quirk inside and they have sharing tables so you can chat to other holidaymakers!
48 locals recommend
Blas Burgerworks
19 WarrenThe best burgers around, all locally sourced meat. It’s a little quirk inside and they have sharing tables so you can chat to other holidaymakers!
If you fancy a steak then this is the place to go. Good service and a lovely atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
Bakehouse
Chapel StreetIf you fancy a steak then this is the place to go. Good service and a lovely atmosphere.
Olives Cafe
Island RoadReputed for the best cream tea in St Ives.
If you love seafood then this is the place for you.
Please be aware that they do not take bookings, just turn up.
154 locals recommend
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadIf you love seafood then this is the place for you.
Please be aware that they do not take bookings, just turn up.
Gluten free fish and chip shop. You can take them away or there is space to eat in.
26 locals recommend
Frasers Fish & Chips
Western Promenade RoadGluten free fish and chip shop. You can take them away or there is space to eat in.
If you want fine dining for a special occasion then Kota is a must. The chef is Jude Kereama, as seen recently on the ‘great British Menu.’
54 locals recommend
Kota Restaurant
HELSTONIf you want fine dining for a special occasion then Kota is a must. The chef is Jude Kereama, as seen recently on the ‘great British Menu.’
Drinks & Nightlife
A small friendly pub with a lovely log burner. It sells real ales from St Austell brewery. It also just a 5 min walk to St Michael’s Mount from here.
13 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
The SquareA small friendly pub with a lovely log burner. It sells real ales from St Austell brewery. It also just a 5 min walk to St Michael’s Mount from here.
A rustic restaurant, smokehouse and bar, hosting a Happy Hour every day.
69 locals recommend
Artist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel StA rustic restaurant, smokehouse and bar, hosting a Happy Hour every day.
The famous Sloop! Located on the harbourside it’s one of Cornwall’s oldest pubs! Very popular with tourists.
35 locals recommend
The Sloop Inn
The famous Sloop! Located on the harbourside it’s one of Cornwall’s oldest pubs! Very popular with tourists.
A small pub situated in a back street. Great beer selection and an amazing Curry night. It has a quirky interior decor and a great atmosphere.
20 locals recommend
The Lamp & Whistle
12 Leskinnick PlA small pub situated in a back street. Great beer selection and an amazing Curry night. It has a quirky interior decor and a great atmosphere.
A wonderfully quirky pub, full of atmosphere and packed with interesting nautical paraphernalia and selling local ales.
46 locals recommend
Admiral Benbow
46 Chapel St A wonderfully quirky pub, full of atmosphere and packed with interesting nautical paraphernalia and selling local ales.
Sightseeing
Don’t forget to walk around the beautiful gardens. Tho Mount is closed on Saturdays and has reduced opening hours during the winter months.
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
Don’t forget to walk around the beautiful gardens. Tho Mount is closed on Saturdays and has reduced opening hours during the winter months.
Beautiful location, open theatre carved into the rock, stunning views of the sea. Booking for shows is essential, however you can just visit the spectacular amphitheater. They serve an amazing cream tea in the Cafe.
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Beautiful location, open theatre carved into the rock, stunning views of the sea. Booking for shows is essential, however you can just visit the spectacular amphitheater. They serve an amazing cream tea in the Cafe.
Arts & Culture
Situated above the famous Porthmeor surfing beach in St Ives. If Art is your thing then the Tate is a must.
453 locals recommend
Tate St. Ives
Situated above the famous Porthmeor surfing beach in St Ives. If Art is your thing then the Tate is a must.
The museum has 15 galleries over five floors. It explores the influence of the sea on history and culture. A very interesting place in a modern setting.
172 locals recommend
Maritime Museum station
The museum has 15 galleries over five floors. It explores the influence of the sea on history and culture. A very interesting place in a modern setting.
Parks & Nature
An amazing place! Massive Biomes house the largest rainforest and Mediterranean plants. There are exhibitions, stories, summer concerts and exciting year-round events.
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
An amazing place! Massive Biomes house the largest rainforest and Mediterranean plants. There are exhibitions, stories, summer concerts and exciting year-round events.
Trebah Garden
Glendurgan Garden
National Trust - Trelissick Garden
Lanhydrock House and Garden
Treffry LaneEssentials
Sainsbury's
Eastern GreenMorrisons
Tesco Superstore
Saint Ives Road24 hour
Lidl
Carwin RiseAsda Hayle Harbour Superstore
1 South QuayEntertainment & Activities
Coast 2 Coast Karting
Chenhalls RoadOutdoor track, booking not always needed.
Open air lido. The pool is currently closed to enable a geothermal project to be developed over the winter. It will reopen next year. Please check for details.
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadOpen air lido. The pool is currently closed to enable a geothermal project to be developed over the winter. It will reopen next year. Please check for details.
Learn to surf with trained surfing instructors on a blue flagged Porthmeor beach in St Ives.
62 locals recommend
St Ives Surf School
Learn to surf with trained surfing instructors on a blue flagged Porthmeor beach in St Ives.
Situated on the wild and rugged cliff tops of the Cornish costal path and overlooking ‘’Poldarks’’ Brison rocks!
8 locals recommend
Cape Cornwall Golf Club
Cape Cornwall Road Situated on the wild and rugged cliff tops of the Cornish costal path and overlooking ‘’Poldarks’’ Brison rocks!