Imagine strolling along St Ives Harbour for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of St Ives. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Porthmeor Beach, Porthminster Beach, and Porthgwidden Beach for some more water views.
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Porthmeor Beach, located 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from central St Ives. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Porthgwidden Beach, Harbour Sand, and Bamaluz Beach, all 3 within a short walk.