Bamaluz Beach

St Ives, TR26 1PR

A sheltered sandy bay with rock pools, where you’ll always meet other friendly pet parents. (Watch out for the steep steps down.)

Porthkidney Beach

Lelant, TR26 3DY

A glorious stretch of golden sand that’s perfect for a scamper. Nor suitable for swimming and please check the tides before coming here.

Gwithian Beach

Hayle, TR27 5BT

This beautiful sandy beach welcomes dogs all year. Nearby cafes, and a lifeguard service in the summer.

Longrock Beach

Longrock, TR20 8LD

If you and your pooch love a swim together, the stretch of beach between Penzance and Marazion is the perfect place.

Prussia Cove

St Hilary, TR20 9BA

Park in the small private car park and take the footpath down to this stunning series of coves. Again, it’s a good spot for a swim.

Crantock Beach

Near Newquay, TR8 5RN

Another beautiful sandy beach, which rarely feels too busy. Worth the drive from Polmanter (about 30 miles).

Hub St Ives

Wharf Road, St Ives, TR26 1LF

This popular seafront bar and restaurant serves great food, drink, coffee and cocktails, and the team always makes a big fuss of canine diners.

Scoff Troff Cafe

Marketplace, St Ives, TR26 1RZ

Dogs are made to feel very welcome in this bustling cafe, which serves fabulous breakfasts. A brilliant way to start the day before heading off for a walk.

Birdies Bistro

Griggs Quay, Hayle, TR27 6JG

A pet-friendly cafe serving brilliant food, with views across the Hayle Estuary. The outdoor area is especially lovely.

The Old Coastguard

The Parade, Mousehole, TR19 6PR

Come here for great views and food, and a choice of bar and restaurant areas. Dogs are very welcome guests. 

The Mexico Inn

Riverside, Longrock, TR20 8JD

As well as its excellent menu and dog-friendly welcome, the Mexico is also near one of the best dog beaches in the area.

National Trust in Cornwall

Various sites across the county

Find out more about dog-friendly National Trust properties near St Ives, including Trengwainton Garden (Penzance).

The South West Coast Path

Walks around Cornwall’s entire coastline

If you and your pup love a walk together, there are plenty of dog-friendly paths along the coast.

Newlyn Art Gallery

Newlyn TR18 5PZ

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the gallery (and in The Exchange, its sister gallery in Penzance). Exclusions may apply to some temporary exhibitions.

Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens

Penzance TR20 8YL

Dogs on leads are welcome anywhere in these lovely gardens, as well as on the outside terrace of the cafe (Tremenheere Kitchen).

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Gweek TR12 6UG

Dogs are welcome on leads, and have access to all areas except the seal hospital and the indoor area of the cafe.

Jubilee Queen

Padstow PL28 8AF

Come onboard for a trip along the North Cornwall coast. Sea dogs are more than welcome.

Lappa Valley

Newquay TR8 5LX

Perfect for pooches who prefer train travel to boats. They’ll need their own ticket (a rover?)