Follow main roads and then the A39 signs to Falmouth. Access to the beach is off Cliff Road signposted from Falmouth.
Falmouth Tourist Information Centre
11 Market Strand
Prince of Wales Pier
Falmouth
Tel: (01326) 312 300
Fax: (01326) 313 457
Email: Contact via email
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall |

Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel
Family run hotel located on a ‘Seaside Award’ winning beach
Gadles Farm Cottages
Lovely cottages for a relaxing holiday for Mum, Dad and children of all ages.
Pollaughan Farm Cottages
Welcoming child friendly cottages where parents can really unwind

National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Dive into the deep - we’re going Under the Sea celebrating man’s exploits under the water!
DairyLand Farm World
So much for the family to enjoy....Rain or Shine
Newquay Zoo
Experience the wildlife at Newquay Zoo.
A small but wide sandy beach with great views of the headland
This is the main beach resort in Falmouth and is popular with visiting families and local residents. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and there is zoning to make sure everyone enjoys the water safely.
Beach facilities include disabled access, toilets (including disabled), refreshments and lifeguard cover during the summer months.
What's on offer...
- Sandy
- Rock Pools
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Dogs Allowed Oct - Mar
- Rocky
- Shingle
- Cliffs
- Sailing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Disabled Visitor Facilities
Beach awards...
- Blue Flag Award [more info]
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Carrick District Council
Falmouth
Cornwall
Tel: 01326 312300
Email: falmouthtic@yahoo.co.uk
