About St Ives
St Ives is one of Cornwall's most loved destinations: turquoise water, golden beaches and a thriving art scene with Tate St Ives and countless galleries. The old town is a maze of cobbled lanes; the harbour and Porthmeor Beach are the heart of summer.
Top attractions in and around St Ives
- Tate St Ives
- Barbara Hepworth Museum
- Porthmeor Beach
- St Ives Harbour
- The Island (headland)
- St Ives Museum
- Boat trips to Seal Island
- Carbis Bay (nearby)
- Minack Theatre (day trip)
- Godrevy Lighthouse
Getting there
Main train station: St Ives (branch line from St Erth); St Erth on main Cornish line
Airport(s): Newquay (by road), Exeter (train to St Erth)
St Ives branch is one of the UK's most scenic train journeys; park-and-ride in summer.
Top hotels in St Ives
The Gannet Inn
Trelyon Avenue, St Ives TR26 2AD
Boutique hotel with sea views and acclaimed restaurant.
Carbis Bay Hotel
Carbis Bay, St Ives TR26 2NP
Beachfront hotel with spa, pool and stunning bay views.
The Garrack Hotel
Burthallan Lane, St Ives TR26 3AA
Family-run hotel with gardens and sea views above the town.
St Ives Harbour Hotel
Harbour Road, St Ives TR26 1LR
Harbour-side hotel with restaurant and harbour views.
The Sail Loft
Wharf Road, St Ives TR26 1LF
Harbour-view rooms and apartments in the heart of St Ives.