"Stunning coastal views. When the tide is in it's great to watch the waves crash on the rocks, when it's out there's a very good sandy beach."
"A beautiful beach which was really dog friendly, there's toilets and a nice beach cafe selling ice creams and a cute coffee van in the car park."
"One of my favourite places to be in the world. Beautiful when the tide is in and even more beautiful when the tide is out, revealing 800m of sandy beach encased by cliffs."
"Great for body-boarding, well life-guarded, pub, shop and cafe nearby, unbelievably picturesque, with caves to explore."
"Fantastic coastal walk, with amazing views!"
"Beautiful sandy beach (when the tide is out), flat and shallow, with rocks for rock pooling."
"A beautiful beach, perfect for families and dogs."
Cons:
"Beware of being cut off by swiftly incoming water which covers entire beach/rocks at high tide."
"Waves are immense and at times too dangerous to swim in. Only swim here if you are a very good swimmer."
"No actual beach when the tide is in."
"Very rocky access for around 30 metres, not suitable for anyone not stable on their feet, no wheelchairs will get near."
"Parking is quite limited."
"The tide does come in VERY fast, so check times before going, high tide completely covers the whole beach!"
"Just a word of warning, the waves can be very dangerous at high tide - keep the kids (and adventurous adults) under control - people die here."
Accessibility & Safety
Pros:
"There’s a life guard on the beach."
"There are two car parks, one private and a council one which is a fair size."
"Ample parking via 2 car parks. The first car park you come to is the biggest and is reasonably priced."
"There is plenty of parking nearby (pay & display) & a few on road spaces where you can park all day for free."
"There's two car parks that only take change but not overpriced (2.80ish for 2 hours) and a bit of on street parking."
"Car park a short walk away and make sure you visit The Port William for great food drinks and a stunning view."
"Public toilets, parking and a lovely pub too."
Cons:
"The beach is accessed via a walkway that is not suitable for wheelchairs and very tricky for those with mobility issues."
"Not suitable for wheelchairs or the elderly- take care over slippery rocks."
"Parking is a little easier than other spots around north Cornwall."
"Finally, the toilets are being refurbished and everyone has to use one disabled toilet."
"Parking a bit of an issue on sunny days."
"Local car parks are a rip-off, and the one road in and out is very narrow, and you regularly have to pull over to let 10-ton articulated lorries go passed."
"Prams and wheelchairs would not be able to access the beach as the walk down is down a rocky, wet path."
Dining & Amenities
Pros:
"Pub food was really good and same prices of local places."
"Staff customer service exceptional. Highly recommended, thank you."
"Lovely place, fantastic delicious food and really lovely local produce to buy."
"Great rum and raisin in the surf shop."
"Lovely beach with surfing rocky pools."
"The restaurant on the hill serves lovely food and we had food on the table within 15 minutes."
"The restaurant on the hill serves great food and has beautiful views."
Cons:
"I have been to this bar twice and on both occasions have been disappointed."
"Lovely beach with great pub and a cafe, but no toilets in winter."
"There are toilets and minimal shops there, but no food outlet so bring your own picnic / drinks etc."
"What a terrible place, never ever go here! Far too rocky, hundreds of jellyfish, no sand, views are terrible, it is smelly and full of trash."
"Also the parking can be full at busy times and is cash only as there is no phone signal."
"But...how many bloody dogs. People - not everyone wants your dog rooting around their stuff; please keep them under control!?!"
"Additionally, I was very disappointed in the WiFi."