SeaStar's Guidebook
Beaches & walks
Golden sand beach that’s family friendly. Food & drink available. Great setting to eat in the Colonial Restaurant. Be aware of the steep access.
58 locals recommend
Tolcarne Beach
NarrowcliffGolden sand beach that’s family friendly. Food & drink available. Great setting to eat in the Colonial Restaurant. Be aware of the steep access.
Family friendly. Sheltered and safe with activities and some surf. Quite a few steps down to access the beach. Drinks and snacks available. Check their website as sometimes closed for private events.
89 locals recommend
Lusty Glaze Beach
Lusty Glaze RoadFamily friendly. Sheltered and safe with activities and some surf. Quite a few steps down to access the beach. Drinks and snacks available. Check their website as sometimes closed for private events.
Fistral Beach is family friendly. Great facilities. Perfect for relaxing on the beach, swimming, watching the sunset and surfing for everyone from beginners to pros. There’s an annual surf, skate and music festival.
225 locals recommend
Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is family friendly. Great facilities. Perfect for relaxing on the beach, swimming, watching the sunset and surfing for everyone from beginners to pros. There’s an annual surf, skate and music festival.
Family friendly with flat access and golden sands with safe swimming. Walk over to Porth Island via a footbridge. At the end of the island, there’s a blow hole that can be seen at mid tide, especially if windy!
72 locals recommend
Porth Beach
Family friendly with flat access and golden sands with safe swimming. Walk over to Porth Island via a footbridge. At the end of the island, there’s a blow hole that can be seen at mid tide, especially if windy!
Great walks along the beautiful Cornish Coastline. Follow the path to beach hop, enjoy breath taking views and stop occasionally for a drink and a bite to eat.
72 locals recommend
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathGreat walks along the beautiful Cornish Coastline. Follow the path to beach hop, enjoy breath taking views and stop occasionally for a drink and a bite to eat.
Newquay Harbour
Offers beach, restaurants, activities such as fishing, paddle boarding and more
Central Newquay with beautiful beach, watersports equipment rental, eateries and shops.
43 locals recommend
Towan Beach
Central Newquay with beautiful beach, watersports equipment rental, eateries and shops.
Stunning beach with the Gannel Estuary which is great for paddling. Refreshments on sale in peak seasons.
130 locals recommend
Crantock Beach
Stunning beach with the Gannel Estuary which is great for paddling. Refreshments on sale in peak seasons.
Food & drink scene
Great breakfasts, light bites and sweet treats. A firm favourite with our family.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Cloud
54 Fore StGreat breakfasts, light bites and sweet treats. A firm favourite with our family.
Fore Street Cafe Bar
38 Fore StVery popular freshly prepared, deliciously healthy meals.
Mix
Delicious coffee. Serves sandwiches, pastries, ice creams and cocktails!
Delicious takeaway. Limited opening times so check to avoid disappointment.
12 locals recommend
Kao Hom Thai Food
Henver RoadDelicious takeaway. Limited opening times so check to avoid disappointment.
Box & Barber Coffeehouse
72-74 Fore StGood breakfast! Healthy eats.
Local traditional pub with live music, pub quizzes and good pub grub.
38 locals recommend
Red Lion Newquay
North Quay HillLocal traditional pub with live music, pub quizzes and good pub grub.
Rick Stein Fistral
Headland RoadPopular fish and chips with amazing views over Fistral Beach.
Casual restaurant with fab sea views and delicious pizza. Best to book your table.
89 locals recommend
The Fistral Stable
Headland RoadCasual restaurant with fab sea views and delicious pizza. Best to book your table.
Delicious, freshly prepared Indian cuisine. Best to book your table.
21 locals recommend
The Maharajah
39 Cliff RdDelicious, freshly prepared Indian cuisine. Best to book your table.
Sushea offers fresh sushi, Asian fusion dishes: gyozas, poke bowls, bao buns and more!
11 locals recommend
Sushea
82 Fore StreetSushea offers fresh sushi, Asian fusion dishes: gyozas, poke bowls, bao buns and more!
The Beach Hut
Watergate BayGood food and stunning views. Must book to get a table.
Edmundo Lounge
28 CornhillConcho Lounge - Great burgers!
Cove24
24 Fore StYummy food and great ambience! Delicious cocktails.
Rebellion Roast House & Moonshine Bar
34 Cliff RdYummy casual dining in lively setting.
Lakeside Cafe
Trenance LaneBeautiful setting with hearty meals
Great tasting cocktails. Bit pricey but worth it as they are experts in drinks!
56 locals recommend
Tom Thumb Cocktail Bar
27A East StGreat tasting cocktails. Bit pricey but worth it as they are experts in drinks!
Kahuna
Station ApproachFresh delicious Pan-Asian & fusion food.
The Cornish Arms
Lovely pub with good pub grub and service!
Morris Pasties Gover
3 Gover LnThe vegetarian pasty is a delicious alternative!
Freshly sourced local food, beautifully presented and totally delicious!
38 locals recommend
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
Freshly sourced local food, beautifully presented and totally delicious!
Highly recommended by guests. Wonderful selection of cider and jams. Knowledgeable staff.
90 locals recommend
Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm
Highly recommended by guests. Wonderful selection of cider and jams. Knowledgeable staff.
Zacry's Restaurant
Watergate BayDelicious fine dining, good service with amazing views over Watergate Bay.
Activities
Blue Reef Aquarium
Towan PromenadeInteresting and informative about local marine life.
Newquay Zoo
Trenance GardensHundreds of animals in 13 acres. Great place to explore.
Newquay Golf Club
Tower RoadGreat course with amazing views!
Exciting water based activities, such as 8 person paddle boarding, surfing. Discounts available to guests staying at SeaStar. Details of how to book supplied on request.
30 locals recommend
Newquay Activity Centre
60 Fore StExciting water based activities, such as 8 person paddle boarding, surfing. Discounts available to guests staying at SeaStar. Details of how to book supplied on request.
Perfect for burning off energy! Non members are welcome to book a court.
9 locals recommend
Heron Tennis
Edgcumbe AvenuePerfect for burning off energy! Non members are welcome to book a court.
Watergate Bay
Watergate BayScenic Bay with swimming, surfing, food and facilities.
Very entertaining, adrenalin fuelled racing. Adult and children tracks.
39 locals recommend
St Eval Kart Circuit
Very entertaining, adrenalin fuelled racing. Adult and children tracks.
Perfect place to book surfing lessons. Rent all equipment here.
12 locals recommend
Fistral Beach Surf School
Perfect place to book surfing lessons. Rent all equipment here.
Treat your mind and body. They also sometimes do yoga on the beach or in a cathedral which are wonderful experiences.
7 locals recommend
Oceanflow Yoga Studio
4 Pentire AveTreat your mind and body. They also sometimes do yoga on the beach or in a cathedral which are wonderful experiences.
Siblyback Lake
Great family day out.
Stithians Lake Watersports Centre
Lovely day out for the family!
Cornwall Waverunner Safaris
Lusty Glaze RoadGreat activities including jet ski safari.
Great place to explore nature eg the rainforest biome. Zip wire adventure for those needing an adrenaline fix!
1111 locals recommend
Eden Project
Great place to explore nature eg the rainforest biome. Zip wire adventure for those needing an adrenaline fix!
Food available in pop up restaurants around the harbour. Boat trips, paddle boarding, swimming and more. With a bit of luck, you may see some seals!
53 locals recommend
Newquay Harbour
North Quay HillFood available in pop up restaurants around the harbour. Boat trips, paddle boarding, swimming and more. With a bit of luck, you may see some seals!
Great place to have a bite to eat, a drink and watch the sunset!
84 locals recommend
Fistral Beach Bar
Headland RoadGreat place to have a bite to eat, a drink and watch the sunset!
There is a boating lake with pedal boats etc for hire. This is close to Trenance Crazy Golf, Newquay Zoo etc
32 locals recommend
Trenance Gardens station
There is a boating lake with pedal boats etc for hire. This is close to Trenance Crazy Golf, Newquay Zoo etc
Beautiful historic gardens and woodlands (over 200 acres) worth wandering around, enjoying picnics, children's play area, animals, eateries and more.
594 locals recommend
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273Beautiful historic gardens and woodlands (over 200 acres) worth wandering around, enjoying picnics, children's play area, animals, eateries and more.
A wonderful place to visit, steeped in history and fascinating stories when you do the castle tour. Set in beautiful gardens with a beach included in the estate.
60 locals recommend
Caerhays Castle
A wonderful place to visit, steeped in history and fascinating stories when you do the castle tour. Set in beautiful gardens with a beach included in the estate.
The S W Coast Path covers over 1,000 km of English coastline and is a national trail with incredibly stunning views.
Originally designed for coastguards patrolling for smugglers, it is now a wonderful path for recreational walkers.
Walk from Newquay to Watergate Bay Beach or in the opposite direction to Fistral Beach and beyond. There is lots of refreshments along this stretch of the path.
S W Coast Path, Newquay, UK
The S W Coast Path covers over 1,000 km of English coastline and is a national trail with incredibly stunning views.
Originally designed for coastguards patrolling for smugglers, it is now a wonderful path for recreational walkers.
Walk from Newquay to Watergate Bay Beach or in the opposite direction to Fistral Beach and beyond. There is lots of refreshments along this stretch of the path.
Neighbourhoods
Truro
Historic city with excellent shopping and a cathedral worth visiting.
Beautiful seaside town with a traditional harbour, eateries, bike hire (17 mile route) and interesting shops to look around.
436 locals recommend
Padstow
Beautiful seaside town with a traditional harbour, eateries, bike hire (17 mile route) and interesting shops to look around.
Art gallery, independent shops, restaurants, harbour, beach - lovely, quaint town to visit.
46 locals recommend
Charlestown Harbour
Art gallery, independent shops, restaurants, harbour, beach - lovely, quaint town to visit.
Beautiful, quaint coastal town further south with beaches, cafes and amenities.
St. Ives Bay, United Kingdom
Beautiful, quaint coastal town further south with beaches, cafes and amenities.
Visit the picturesque Fowey (pronounced Foy) with its smaller streets, historic buildings and beautiful harbour, it is lovely to explore. It’s also worth going to Readymoney Cove. This is ideal for guests on longer visits who are looking for half to full day out. from SeaStar. (Note that Fowey is quite steep in places.)
Fowey Harbour, United Kingdom
Visit the picturesque Fowey (pronounced Foy) with its smaller streets, historic buildings and beautiful harbour, it is lovely to explore. It’s also worth going to Readymoney Cove. This is ideal for guests on longer visits who are looking for half to full day out. from SeaStar. (Note that Fowey is quite steep in places.)
Sightseeing
Bit further afield but worth the drive if you are staying for a longer visit. Has cafes, shops and other entertainment. Stunning scenery.
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndBit further afield but worth the drive if you are staying for a longer visit. Has cafes, shops and other entertainment. Stunning scenery.
Tidal island located in the seaside town of Marazion. Great to explore! Walk across the causeway, visit the castle, shop & cafe.
St. Michael's Mount
Tidal island located in the seaside town of Marazion. Great to explore! Walk across the causeway, visit the castle, shop & cafe.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
B3273This is recommended for guests who are visiting for longer stays and have transport. It is a beautiful scenic spot ideal for swimming and exploring with lots of walks and a cafe.
223 locals recommend
Kynance Cove
This is recommended for guests who are visiting for longer stays and have transport. It is a beautiful scenic spot ideal for swimming and exploring with lots of walks and a cafe.
This is recommended for guests staying for longer with transport and as an additional stop when visiting Kynance Cove. Lovely National Trust beauty spot. Lots of coastal walks, cafes and a small seaside town to explore.
113 locals recommend
National Trust - Lizard Point
This is recommended for guests staying for longer with transport and as an additional stop when visiting Kynance Cove. Lovely National Trust beauty spot. Lots of coastal walks, cafes and a small seaside town to explore.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Restaurants
Recommend booking in peak season as it gets busy.