Cornwall’s Ultimate Chill-Out Paradise! 🌊✨
📍 Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1JZ Where turquoise waves, Tate art, and surfer vibes collide – this isn’t just a beach, it’s a bohemian daydream with golden sand. 🚆 Getting There ✔️ By Train: London Paddington → St Erth + coastal scenic train (sit on the right side for ocean views!) ✔️ By Car: Park at St Erth (£5/day) and let the tiny seaside train handle the last mile 🏄♀️ Must-Do Beach Activities 🎨 Tate St Ives Modern art with floor-to-ceiling sea views – their Barbara Hepworth sculptures vibe with the coastline. 🌮 Porthmeor Beach Café Book a sunset table for seafood tapas and local cider as waves lap below. 🏡 Get Lost in St Ives Cobbled alleys, whitewashed cottages, and hidden art studios – every corner’s a postcard. 📸 Photo Ops ✔️ Surfers at golden hour ✔️ Tate’s rooftop overlooking the bay ✔️ Rainbow fishing boats bobbing near the pier 🏨 Stay Like a Local ✔️ Beachfront apartments with surfboard storage ✔️ Artist’s loft above a pottery studio 💡 Pro Tips ✔️ June mornings = glassy water for beginner surfers ✔️ Avoid August – crowds triple! ✔️ Try a “pasty picnic” from St Ives Bakery #CornwallBeaches #StIves #PorthmeorBeach #TateStIves #UKBeachLife #SurfAndTurf #CarFreeTravel #SeasideArt #LondonEscapes