Carbis Bay is a beach in Carbis Bay, near St Ives, Cornwall. A sheltered sandy bay with turquoise water, between St Ives and Lelant.
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About Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay is a wide, sheltered beach with soft sand and clear water, often compared to the Mediterranean on a sunny day. It has its own station on the St Ives Bay Line, so you can arrive by train along one of Britain’s most scenic railways.
The beach is overlooked by the Carbis Bay Hotel, which hosted world leaders for the G7 summit in 2021, and the coast path links it with St Ives in about 30 minutes’ walk.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
There is a car park near the beach, but it fills quickly in summer; the train is the easiest way to arrive. Check the signs for seasonal dog rules.
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Where is Carbis Bay?
Carbis Bay is in Carbis Bay, near St Ives, Cornwall, in the St Ives area. Nearby you’ll also find Porthminster Beach and St Ives.
What is there to see and do at Carbis Bay?
Highlights include calm, clear water; arrive by the St Ives Bay Line train; coast path walk to St Ives; beach café and watersports.
How do I check opening times and prices for Carbis Bay?
Carbis Bay is a public place you can visit freely, but conditions such as tides, weather and parking vary, so check locally before you travel.
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