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Porthpean Beach is a beach located in Cornwall, UK, known for its serene waters and picturesque rocks and cliffs. It is considered the most attractive beach in St Austell.
The beach is popular during the summer months and relatively quiet during the winter, with no lifeguards on duty. Amenities available include toilets, a café, and a beach shop that offers affordable food and beach shoes. Dogs are permitted on the beach, but jet skiing is prohibited.
The cliffs are a nesting site for birds, and there are rock pools to explore. The coastal footpath runs alongside Porthpean and is a preferable mode of transportation to driving and parking.
A privately owned car park is available, but there are no bars or restaurants on the beach.
Porthpean Beach amenities include parking and toilet.
Best bars near Porthpean Beach include Porthpean Beach Shop, The Rum Sailor, The Wine Store, Harbourside Inn, Charlestown, Rashleigh Arms and Charlestown.
Best restaurants near Porthpean Beach include Porthpean Beach Shop, Smokin’ Harbour BBQ - HarbourQ, The Boathouse Charlestown and The Longstore.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach has a wonderful view and is clean. Visitors appreciate the added bonuses of toilets, a little shop for food and drink, and parking that is just a few minutes walk away. However, some visitors complain about jellyfish and the smaller size of the beach when the tide is in.
Visitors to Porthpean Beach often stay in the nearby town of St Austell, which offers a range of accommodations from hotels to charming B&Bs. Many visitors also choose to explore the broader area of Cornwall, using St Austell as a base to visit both the beach and other attractions in the region.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 50.3233677 / Longitude: -4.7659782
Porthpean Beach is located in St Austell. The following map of Porthpean Beach shows the exact location.
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