Porthgwidden Beach is a sandy cove tucked beneath The Island in St Ives and lined with traditional beach huts. It's also home to the laid-back Porthgwidden, the place to come if you love your seafood to be served with a view.
There's a modern indoor dining room and a dog-friendly terrace, all looking out over the Atlantic towards Godrevy. The menu has a Mediterranean feel, with seafood tapas and incredible pizzas. Sitting on the terrace eating padron peppers, this really doesn't feel like the UK…
Below the restaurant and directly on the beach, there's a takeaway and shop. Grab a cold beer, ice cream or warm coffee, depending on age and outside temperature. The cafe also owns the beach huts ("Pods"), and you can book them online.
