Dig deeper at Porth
Just a few minutes’ walk down the road from SeaSpace, Porth is well-loved for serving up some good old fashioned beach days. But beyond the beach tents and shoreline paddlers, for these three locals, Porth means something altogether different.
Porth is our backdrop…
Bright pops of colour and a healthy dose of leopard print rule the day at independent fashion and lifestyle store, Roo’s Beach. Set slap bang in the centre of Porth, Roo’s is a destination, bringing cleverly curated brands to the rails — we’re talking GANNI, vintage Levi’s, and Damson Madder.
Owner Roo says, “We often take our models onto the sand, using Porth as our backdrop for our photoshoots. The sand, sea and sky all add some coastal spirit to our shots and help people imagine wearing our clothes out in the real world.”
Porth is my breakout space…
A team that will settle the jam/ cream first debate in seconds, Gwenna Tea House is a family-run café renowned for its cream teas and warm welcomes. For its owner Hannah, Porth is more than a beach.
“Before or after a busy day baking, I love to have a dip in the sea, it really clears my head and helps me prepare for what’s next. We also do a lot of rock pooling with my son Sebastian, there are some great spots here you can spend hours exploring.”
Porth is our playground…
Entertaining little people can take a lot of work, but Porth Beach offers infinite hours of wonder. Whether it’s dipping into rock pools, making and crushing sand castles or collecting shells, for local Mum (another Hannah), having Porth on her doorstep gives her
“a great place to entertain the kids, helping burn off energy and building their love of the sea! It’s one of the cleanest, safest and most accessible beaches around for families. To be able to walk down the road to it makes us incredibly lucky to live here. I’ve used Porth Beach and the headland as a place to walk since my son was a baby – when fresh air was needed or to get some peace by myself between work and the school run. The view from Porth Island looking back to the beach and over to Newquay is always stunning too.”
Just a short walk down the hill from SeaSpace, how will you make Porth your own?
The Porth lowdown
Everything you need to know about our closest stretch of sand.
How far is the beach? A five-minute walk down the road. You don’t need to take your car
Will there be lifeguards? The RNLI team is on duty daily between May and September, and patrol between 10am-6pm.
When can I bring my dog? Dogs are restricted on Porth beach between 10am and 6pm, from 1 July to 31 August. Dogs are welcome at all other times.
Where can I buy ice cream? Jampen kiosk and Roo’s cafe and the Hole in the Wall.
Is it a surfing beach? No, but good for swimming between the red and yellow lifeguard flags, bodyboarding, and standup paddleboarding when the conditions are calm.
Where can I park? The beach car park has now been shut due to people getting stuck in the sand. There’s a large pay and display car park behind Roo’s Beach.
Are there toilets? Public toilets are open in summer (April to September) 9am–9pm, and in winter (October to March) - 10am–4pm
Is it easy to access? There’s easy wheelchair and pram access from the main car park.
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