Paul’s guidebook
Sightseeing
You can walk to the Mount from the house. Walk down Adelaide St to the station. Behind the station you can access the costal path. If you are tired when you get to Marazion you can always catch the bus back
690 locals recommend
Saint Michael's Mount
You can walk to the Mount from the house. Walk down Adelaide St to the station. Behind the station you can access the costal path. If you are tired when you get to Marazion you can always catch the bus back
St Ives is lovely, but it gets very busy. I would not advise you to drive there in the summer. Use either the bus, train or the park and ride. The view from the train is spectacular.
55 locals recommend
Saint Ives
St Ives is lovely, but it gets very busy. I would not advise you to drive there in the summer. Use either the bus, train or the park and ride. The view from the train is spectacular.
Lovely Fishing village. Dont try to drive in though, you may get stuck. The is a car park before the village, or even better take the bus.
84 locals recommend
Mousehole Harbour
21 Commercial RoadLovely Fishing village. Dont try to drive in though, you may get stuck. The is a car park before the village, or even better take the bus.
The Minack Theatre
Spectacular location and views from the top of the cliffs
Good place for a walk and possibly see seals. There is a National Trust car park and also a good beach nearby. However, there are currents so possibly unsuitable for young children.
90 locals recommend
Godrevy Lighthouse
Good place for a walk and possibly see seals. There is a National Trust car park and also a good beach nearby. However, there are currents so possibly unsuitable for young children.
Beach
Sennen Beach
Fantastic Beach great waves for surfing and body boarding
Porthcurno
Very beautiful beach
Great beach for children. Easy access, lots of space, cafe and rockpools.
48 locals recommend
Praa Sands Beach
South West Coast PathGreat beach for children. Easy access, lots of space, cafe and rockpools.
Marazion Beach
South West Coast PathSafe beach for children, with access to St Michaels Mount.
Voted the 25 th most beautiful beach in the world ( time out review 2023) !!!
40 locals recommend
Pedn Vounder Beach
South West Coast PathVoted the 25 th most beautiful beach in the world ( time out review 2023) !!!
swimming pool and thermal spa
Iconic art deco salt water pool.
The thermal spa is fun. Need to book in advance.
165 locals recommend
Jubilee Pool Penzance
Battery RoadIconic art deco salt water pool.
The thermal spa is fun. Need to book in advance.
Food scene
The Tolcarne Inn
9 Tolcarne TerraceHigh class local fish restaurant. Booking advised.
Frasers on the Prom. provides good take away fish and chips.
You can preorder by phone or internet.
(Western Promenade Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HH)
26 locals recommend
Frasers Fish & Chips
Western Promenade RoadFrasers on the Prom. provides good take away fish and chips.
You can preorder by phone or internet.
(Western Promenade Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4HH)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Lands End Coaster open top bus
The open top bus is a great way to explore the area, avoiding the stress of narrow country lanes and overflowing car parks