Tasha's Guidebook
City/town information
Lovely long stretch of beach and quaint little seaside town with some boutique-y shops. Check tide times...when the tide is out you can walk to St Micheals Mount.
64 locals recommend
Marazion
Lovely long stretch of beach and quaint little seaside town with some boutique-y shops. Check tide times...when the tide is out you can walk to St Micheals Mount.
A quirky seaside town that has just been voted coolest place to live.
Independent shops and eateries in the town and a lovely, newly refurbished prom along the seafront. Lots of parking at Wharfside carpark. Be sure to walk down chapel street to see the Egyptian House frontage and spot the lookout on the Admiral Benbow's roof.
Penzance
A quirky seaside town that has just been voted coolest place to live.
Independent shops and eateries in the town and a lovely, newly refurbished prom along the seafront. Lots of parking at Wharfside carpark. Be sure to walk down chapel street to see the Egyptian House frontage and spot the lookout on the Admiral Benbow's roof.
Sightseeing
You can walk around the bottom bit, but if you want to go into the gardens and house there is a fee (National Trust)
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
You can walk around the bottom bit, but if you want to go into the gardens and house there is a fee (National Trust)
Food and drink
Best ice cream around! There are two shops in Hayle, one at either end of the town.
UPDATE 2022...Mr B's tops the The Times best ice cream parlour in Britain list 🎉
35 locals recommend
Mr B's
10 Fore StBest ice cream around! There are two shops in Hayle, one at either end of the town.
UPDATE 2022...Mr B's tops the The Times best ice cream parlour in Britain list 🎉
Started life as a wine merchant, became a deli and now has a restaurant.
43 locals recommend
The Old Forge Lelant
Started life as a wine merchant, became a deli and now has a restaurant.
Take away or informal outdoor seating - Great little street food place (with outdoor seating round the back). Perfect if you want to grab something, but don't want another pasty!
31 locals recommend
Feed
11-13 Chapel TerraceTake away or informal outdoor seating - Great little street food place (with outdoor seating round the back). Perfect if you want to grab something, but don't want another pasty!
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
New RoadFantastic seafood.
According to those that know...the best pasty about. Call ahead to reserve, pick up lunch and head down to the Lizard to find wild Cornwall.
16 locals recommend
Gear Farm Pasty Company
According to those that know...the best pasty about. Call ahead to reserve, pick up lunch and head down to the Lizard to find wild Cornwall.
La Casita
Trencrom LaneSpanish tapas and lovely atmosphere (don't forget the sangria!)
Philps Bakery
1 E QuayTake away - Best pastys about!
Alverne Restaurant & Lounge
30 Alverton StGreat for lunch or dinner.
The Cornish Barn is a smart, modern eatery...lovely lounge area for day time coffees or evening G&Ts etc
69 locals recommend
Artist Residence Clubhouse
20 Chapel StThe Cornish Barn is a smart, modern eatery...lovely lounge area for day time coffees or evening G&Ts etc
Great pub grub. Food and drink really reasonably priced!
No booking necessary for outside seating of which there is plenty.
7 locals recommend
Bird In Hand
16 Trelissick RdGreat pub grub. Food and drink really reasonably priced!
No booking necessary for outside seating of which there is plenty.
Great atmosphere, food and drink.
Home of in house distilled gin, Tinkture.
Hidden away in an alley off of Chapel Street. Tinkture's Rose Gin is *chef's kiss*
45 Queen St, Penzance TR18 4BQ, UK
Great atmosphere, food and drink.
Home of in house distilled gin, Tinkture.
Hidden away in an alley off of Chapel Street. Tinkture's Rose Gin is *chef's kiss*
Sports and Leisure
Either hire or have a lesson. The guys that run it are friendly and fantastic at what they do.
8 locals recommend
Ocean High Paddleboard and Kayak
Either hire or have a lesson. The guys that run it are friendly and fantastic at what they do.
Take a dip in this beautiful art deco lido...then warm up in the geothermal pool.
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadTake a dip in this beautiful art deco lido...then warm up in the geothermal pool.
Not quite a casino...but what seaside holiday isn't complete without a little spin on the 2p machines?! Pop next door to Frasers to pick up fish and chips to eat on the prom (watch out for seagulls!)
The Grand Casino
Not quite a casino...but what seaside holiday isn't complete without a little spin on the 2p machines?! Pop next door to Frasers to pick up fish and chips to eat on the prom (watch out for seagulls!)
Looking for something indoor if the weather isn't too great? Have a game of country skittles and a meal here.
15 locals recommend
Country Skittles
Bunkers HillLooking for something indoor if the weather isn't too great? Have a game of country skittles and a meal here.
If you are looking for an indoor craft activity, book to make your own silver jewellery.
Offering a range of one off jewellery making workshops from £25 per person...contact your cohost Tasha who will be your teacher!
Trelissick Rd, Hayle TR27, UK
If you are looking for an indoor craft activity, book to make your own silver jewellery.
Offering a range of one off jewellery making workshops from £25 per person...contact your cohost Tasha who will be your teacher!
Beaches
The end stretch of Hayle's 3 miles of sand. Park at either the National trust carpark, or check out the Rockpool for food and drinks and then a walk on the beach.
58 locals recommend
Godrevy
The end stretch of Hayle's 3 miles of sand. Park at either the National trust carpark, or check out the Rockpool for food and drinks and then a walk on the beach.
Part of Hayle's 3 miles of sand. Beautiful beach. Follow directions for Sunset Surf Cafe (also in guidebook) to get to large car park and beach access.
142 locals recommend
Gwithian Beach
Part of Hayle's 3 miles of sand. Beautiful beach. Follow directions for Sunset Surf Cafe (also in guidebook) to get to large car park and beach access.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Open Top Buses - part of First Bus Service
Great way to see lots of the county. These buses are part of the First Bus service that run the buses in the South West.
Adult ticket is £5 each for the whole day or £20 for 7 days, hop on and off as you please on any First Bus (not just the open top ones). Pick up a timetable and map at any tourist stand. Dogs welcome on buses. Cannot hype enough how this is a great way to get around the place without having to worry about parking! I really recommend the Atlantic Coaster route.