Lies on the northern edge of Newquay and is close to the town centre. Bus stop and taxi rank nearby and the railway station 1km away. Car parks within 5-10 minutes walk of the beach. Pedestrian access via cliff steps or down Beach Rd.
Newquay Tourist Information Centre
Municipal Offices
Marcus Hill
Newquay
Tel: 01637 854020
Fax: 01637 854030
Email: Contact via email
Towan Beach, Newquay, Cornwall |

Cornwall Holiday Cottages Ltd
Luxury and Comfort, five walk minutes from two of North Cornwall’s best beaches.
Sands Resort Hotel
Purpose built family resort with sport, relaxation and childcare facilities
Hendra Holiday Park
It will be a holiday to remember staying at our award winning family friendly holiday park!

Newquay Zoo
Experience the wildlife at Newquay Zoo.
DairyLand Farm World
So much for the family to enjoy....Rain or Shine
A safe sandy beach with rock pools at low tide
Towan is a safe family beach with lifeguard cover during the summer season. It is also popular with swimmers, surfers and body boarders due to the protective westerly swells.
There is good disabled access and beach facilities include toilets, cafes, surfboard hire, deck chair hire, lifeguard cover and first aid. There are also car parks within a 5 to 10 minute walk.
What's on offer...
- Surfing and / or Bodyboarding
- Sandy
- Toilets
- Disabled Access
- Cafe / Shop
- Lifeguards (min Jul & Aug)
- Rocky
- Cliffs
- Sailing
- Slipways
- Surfboard Hire
Beach awards...
- Seaside Award [more info]
- Good Beach Guide Recommended [more info]
Restormel Borough Council
Newquay
Cornwall
Tel: 01726 223300
