Situated between the dunes of Gwithian and Godrevy lies The Rockpool Cafe. Here, you are bound to find good food, good music, and a relaxed environment for the whole family with dogs on the lead welcome! Bask in the summer sun with a cold beer in hand in the sandy back garden or warm up with a delicious hot chocolate after a blustery surf in the winter. Serving fresh local seafood, proper burgers, seasonal recipes, and a large selection of drinks daily. 

Rockpool Cafe, 1 Godrevy Towans, TR27 5ED (T: 01736 449990)

Whether you’re surfing the waves off Gwithian or just watching from afar, Sunset Surf is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the incredible views while tucking into some proper grub! At this award winning beachside café and licenced bar you can enjoy a wide selection of breakfast or lunch options, all freshly prepared and locally sourced. You can also rent surfing gear, book yourself a surf lesson or have a browse in their surf shop. Dogs are always welcome, so why not make a pit stop after your beach walk?

Sunset Surf,10 Gwithian Towans, TR27 5BT (T: 01736 752575) 

Just a few minutes walk from the Cornwall Coast Path, The Red River Inn is a friendly pub serving traditional pub fare with courtyard and beer garden. 

Red River Inn, 1 Prosper Hill, Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall (T:01736 753223)

Set back from the dunes with views across the bay to St Ives, Godevy Beach Cafe is owned by the National Trust. This breakfast and brunch café transforms into a coffee shop in the afternoon, really handy if visiting Godrevy lighthouse or going for a surf on the epic Atlantic breakers.

Godrevy Cafe, Godrevy Towans, Gwithian, Hayle TR27 5ED

One of the most popular places to eat and drink in Hayle with regular music nights and super friendly service.  Pop in for lunch, dinner or a late night drink or enjoy one of their tasty food platters to share and watch the world go by with friends and family. 

Salt Bar Hayle, 25 Foundry Square, Hayle (T:01736 755862)

Tehidy woods are the largest woodland in West Cornwall covering over 250 acres. The country park here features over 9 miles of paths and trails, a lake and café with picnic area. Tehidy is a great family day out and dogs are welcome too.

Hayle Golf is a popular driving range and practice centre with 20 range bays overlooking an extensive, fully floodlit outfield plus a 12 hole short course.  A team of dedicated golf coaches are on hand to help player of all levels sharpen up their game.

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Enjoy a family day out at the award winning wildlife sanctuary with the Jungle Barn indoor play centre. There is so much to see and do here, you can meet stunningly colourful birds including rare and beautiful parrots, Humboldt’s penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Cornish Choughs, cranes and so much more. With over 1,000 birds, beautiful red pandas, rare red squirrels and playful Asian otters there is a wonderful selection to see. There is also a Fun Farm which features mini donkeys, pigmy goats, sheep, rabbits and much more.

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Coast2Coast karting - St Erth Near Hayle TR27 6HJ - T: 01736 754960

Penwith Pitch and Putt - St Erth, Nr Hayle TR27 6HJ - T:01736 759710

With three miles of golden sand stretching from Hayle up the coast, this National Trust owned beach is the ultimate destination for beach goers. More exposed than others, this beach takes on much of the Atlantic swell but in the right weather conditions it can be a great surfing spot with waves getting up to 8ft. The car park is free to National Trust members and dogs are welcome expect between 1 May and 30 September from 8am-7pm when a seasonal dog ban is in place between Red River and lighthouse.

Found at the mouth of the Hayle estuary, just two miles from the town of St Ives is a vast expansion of sands which can stretch up to a mile out to sea at low tide. The beach is backed by sand dunes and the West Cornwall Golf Club. There is life guard cover in the summer and the beach is dog friendly all year.

Carbis Bay is a northeast facing beach that rarely has any surf, making it an ideal spot for families and toddlers to paddle and swim in the calmer waters. At around a mile long, the golden sands of Carbis Bay are surrounded by sub-tropical plants and turquoise waters which might just have you thinking you’re somewhere much further south! Dogs are banned on the beach between Easter and 30 September.  

Located just a short walk from the centre of St Ives, this award winning beach is a family favourite for swimming. Relax on the golden sandy shores and enjoy the glorious views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. There is a car park overlooking the beach but it can get very busy. Dogs are welcome apart from the first Sunday before Easter and 30 September where a seasonal dog ban is in place.