Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Kynance Cove. ****

"The view is beyond gorgeous and the coffee is nice and strong. They don’t do the BIGGEST coffees (I would like them to be maybe double the size), but the combination of taste and setting still makes this a great place to have a coffee. I love to sit outside on a sunny day on the terrace."

"Porthmeor Beach Café is directly opposite the buzzy Tate Gallery. A lively café overlooking Porthmeor Beach, it’s the perfect vantage point for watching the surf. The eclectic menu is designed to be shared – order a bunch of small plates, sit back and enjoy the view."

"It may be obvious, but for us, some of the best ways to enjoy the view of the sea is to be as close as possible!. Porthmeor Beach Café ticks that box. Perched on the edge of the shore, Porthmeor Beach Café truly offers some of the most magical views."

"One of my favourite places, Gylly Beach Cafe is a versatile place to eat, serving everything from cakes and coffees to themed nights with set menus. In the summer there’s a barbecue menu served on the decking and a more formal menu inside. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon by the sea at any time of the year."

"Sat on Falmouth’s Gyllyngvase beach and with views of the Lizard peninsula, eat fresh, locally sourced food at the family-run, award winning Gylly Beach Cafe."

"Searoom is a gastrobar perfect to enjoy an evening on the harbour front. Just a few minutes away from our luxury self catering apartments the SILco. Searoom offers tapas with a taste of Cornwall."

"Pedn Olva Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in St Ives, perhaps because of its desirable location. The hotel is situated on the granite rocks of St Ives near Porthminster Beach, with lovely views over the harbour and the town. Pedn Olva Hotel has 30 bedrooms, each awash with natural light and some with stunning sea views."

"A substantial spa, a pool and glorious bay views are the headline acts at this classy residence perched on St Ives’ hillside above Porthminster Beach and near the railway station. Inventive bistro fare by a Rick Stein-trained chef impresses."

"A fun family option, where you can crack your own crab claws (aprons and tools provided), or dine on mains such as jerk chicken, gumbo and jambalaya. Fine dining it isn't, however, and service can be a bit..."

"Situated right on St Ives' gorgeous harbourside, The Rum & Crab Shack is a casual yet fun restaurant and bar serving food and drink to locals and touris ..."

"19/04/2021: Been before but always a pleasure to return excellent service and yummy cakes , lovely to have a nice beer outside. 18/04/2021: This is a lovely cafe next to the maritime museum, with good outdoor and indoor seating (when regulations allow). We have eaten here several times and always found the food good and the service excellent."

"This wonderful medieval house and garden was the family seat of the Godolphin family who, during the 17th and 18th centuries, were one of Cornwall's great mining dynasties. The main house is still undergoing restoration by the National Trust: tours of the interior run on most days (check ahead), but the wider estate can be explored on your own. With acres of woodland, riverside walks and lawns to roam, it's hard to think of a more tranquil place for a stroll."

"Porthminster Beach image by John Stratford licensed under CC2.0. What’s to love: So many of St Ives’ beaches could be described as picturesque, but Porthminster should probably take the crown, thanks to its white sands, crystal blue waters, palm trees and view of Godrevy Lighthouse. The mild climate, calm waters, selection of great facilities, and proximity to St Ives town centre make it an extremely popular beach, particularly with families."

"Retaining the 1930's feel, the beach has a putting green and chalets and is well protected by the town and piers. The beach has cafes at each end and boasts one of St Ives' most popular restaurants where you can enjoy a fine meal overlooking the beach. Porthminster Beach has been awarded a Blue Flag and Seaside Award for 2018."

"This beach is something of a well-kept secret, because during high tide it doesn’t exist!. At low tide, though, you’ll find an excellent beach that rarely gets busy – even during the summer holidays!. The ruins of the Wheal Dream tin mine overlook this secluded beach, one of the only tin mines to have been in St Ives."

"There are few towns anywhere which can rival St Ives for both number and quality of beaches. There are no less than five beautiful sandy beaches within easy walking distance of St Ives town centre. St Ives has few rivals for the crown of Cornwall's best beach town."

"19/04/2021: Been before but always a pleasure to return excellent service and yummy cakes , lovely to have a nice beer outside. 18/04/2021: This is a lovely cafe next to the maritime museum, with good outdoor and indoor seating (when regulations allow). We have eaten here several times and always found the food good and the service excellent."

"We have evolved an informal establishment with a brilliant atmosphere, providing food and drink at down to earth prices. The Shed’s reputation has been built upon our warm, welcoming and personal service, and our willingness and ability to be extremely accommodating no matter what our customers request. The Shed offers something for everyone."