Watergate Bay

At low tide Watergate Bay beach becomes a vast expanse of unbroken golden sand backed by high cliffs. Watergate can be considered the first in a succession of fabulous golden sand beaches leading to (and through) Newquay. The bonus is with its generous size and distance from the town (2 miles) you can still find a quiet piece of sand to yourself.

The beach at Watergate Bay is set between the cliffs Trevelgue Head to the south and Stem Point in the north and the coast path here is well worth exploring. The neighbouring beaches of Porth and Mawgan Porth appear positively diminutive compared the stretch of Sand at Watergate Bay.

As with all the beaches in Newquay Bay, Watergate provides some good waves. Combined with its size and location this has made it very popular with local surf schools and perhaps best known, the Extreme Academy.

The  Extreme Academy offers a range of "extreme sports" including surfing, kitesurfing and kite buggying.

For food, head to The Beach Hut for relaxed dining right on the seafront, or Restaurant Emily Scott next door serving local fish and seafood fresh from Cornish waters. Beach food takeout options include Nuvola pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, and Cubs coffee pop-up on sea lane.