St Ives Harbour is a working harbour where you can take boat trips to Seal Island on the gaff rig Dolly Pentreath and view the town and Cornish coastline from a different perspective. The St Ives Museum is close by and is full of interesting material describing the history of the fishing industry in the town. Stop for a pasty along the sea front - but beware the seagulls - they are well practised in swooping down over your shoulder. Along the wharf are a number of restaurants and bars to just sit and watch the world go by.

It may not seem like a viable place to sunbathe but St Ives harbour’s sheltered position makes an excellent sun trap and its town centre location means many take to is broad sandy beach at low tide. Close to all amenities you will have the added attraction of sharing the harbour with brightly painted and picturesque Cornish trawlers.