Location: St Austell
Top Things to do in St Austell
Top 5 Beaches in St Austell, England
St Austell (/sɪnt ˈɔːstəl/; Cornish: S. Austel) is a civil parish and major town in Cornwall, England, UK. It is situated on the south coast, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Bodmin and 30 miles (48 km) west of the border with Devon.
Restaurants in St Austell
1. Porthpean Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By JonPH123
We love Porthpean beach! Calm seas very safe for children and great rock-pooling. Car park at the top of the hill charges £5 for all day stay or £3.50 for up to 5 hours or £2.00 for up to 3 hours (change required as no notes or card facilities). Kiosk / shop is pretty decent. Food, drinks, ice creams, etc and beach "stuff". Can hire kayaks / paddleboards - approx £15 p.hour. Really helpful & informative bunch doing the hiring. Able to see seals, plenty of fish and visit some secluded beaches.
2. Hemmick Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By hopehousecottage - Worcester, United Kingdom
On a blustery October afternoon in Cornwall, filling time between a largely uninteresting visit to Mevagissey and our allotted time slot at The Lost Gardens of Heligan, we had a bit of pootle about in the car. Pootling about with no real purpose can often result in an unexpected discovery. On this occasion, following the coast road out of Mevagissey toward Port Mellon, Gorran Haven and beyond we happened upon a fabulous stretch of gated road high above the cliffs and then, down a typically steep and narrow winding lane the stunning and perfectly formed Hemmick Beach. There is a small car park (National Trust) about a quarter of a mile up the steep hill, although we didn’t know that at the time since we only stumbled on this place. There is enough room at the beach to park one or two cars (although this is discouraged) so we parked up for 10 minute “blow” on the beach. Sun shining, waves crashing in, golden sand, dramatic rocks and nobody else there. Beautiful. Don’t drive here if your reverse hill starts are not up to scratch or you’re one of those people who have no ability to judge the width of your vehicle. If you meet traffic there are very few passing places.
3. Pentewan Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 186samuel - St Blazey, United Kingdom
No dogs from 1st March to I think 31st October. Very nice little beach with great views. A little walk from main car park in Pentewan, which charges, but also a view spaces which don't charge, which are in a separate area to main car park. Worth a visit. One of my favourite beaches.
4. Crinnis Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By uniqcutebabier
Crinnis beach has a very wide and long sandy beach, however, beware the beach does have quite a steep bank to the sea, not a problem, just something to be aware of especially with little ones. I, as Nanna to five Grandchildren and my family of parents, love the place. There is also a beach disco hut which holds fun beach discos with a food and drinks bar which is child friendly too. Great hidden little gem!
5. Carlyon Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By JadeAm - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
We camped at Carlyon Bay and this beach is accessible, a short walk through the golf course. Well worth a visit. Lovely clean beach with a bar and ice cream van, small shop and some toilets right by the entrance at the bottom of the steps The sand is lovely and soft and it doesn't get crazy busy either. Park for £2 if you are coming from further out.
