Your Beach Found: Trevaunance Cove
There’s a laid-back energy at Trevaunance Cove, tucked beneath the cliffs of St Agnes. Children sprint barefoot down the slipway after school, surfboards in hand. Seals bob just offshore, watching the locals carve across the waves. Above the beach, craggy cliffs tell tales of tin mines and seafaring pasts, while winding lanes lead through flower-filled valleys and tucked-away cottages.
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- A lively surfing beach
- A rugged cliff-backed valley with deep mining heritage
- Where to eat and drink in St Agnes
- The best things to see and do by Trevaunance Cove
- and much more…
At its heart, this is a beach that balances raw, rugged nature with a strong sense of community. It’s the kind of place where you can spend all day in the sea, and still find time for coffee, a freshly baked cruffin or a craft ale by sundown.
Trevaunance is a beach for all ages and types of beachgoer. Lifeguarded in the summer, it’s safe for swimming and perfect for beginners catching their first wave. Surfers share the swell with curious seals, and the cliffs frame the action with cinematic flair. Those who prefer to stay on dry land can find a quiet spot beneath blue and white beach huts to bask in the sun.
The vibe is always mellow. Think sunrise paddles, post-work dips, and beach barbecues lingering into golden hour.
Food and drink
If you’re the kind of beachgoer who plans your swim around where you’ll refuel afterwards, you’re in the right place. St Agnes is a food lover’s dream, where you’ll find everything from farm shop veg to poke bowls and fresh local shellfish.
Start your day at Rooted Cafe, where you can sip Yallah coffee nestled in a flower-filled courtyard.
An absolute must when you’re in St Agnes is to pick up pastries, cakes, pasties or the famous jumbo sausage rolls at St Agnes Bakery, a local institution who bake up a storm each day. We recommend the Tandoori spiced vegan roll.
For lunch or picnic supplies, head to the high street: the newly opened Goggins & Grub (in the old newsagents) is a deli-meets-lifestyle-store packed with organic produce, boutique canned cocktails and clever ready meals.
Don’t miss Trunk Deli for local cheeses, charcuterie and Cornish-made drinks.
Come evening, the scene shifts seaward. Grab a beer and pizza from Schooners beachfront bar (backed by the local Verdant brewery), or go tapas style at Shellfish Beach.
For a pint in a pub steeped in traditional, head to Driftwood Spars just yards from the beach, or cross to the car park for laid-back outdoor eats at the Crib Shack.
Up the hill, The Taphouse brings a splash of the tropics with its plant-lined veranda and colourful décor. Come for the poke bowls, stay for the cocktails.
For those who love to browse between beach sessions, the Finisterre shop in the Wheal Kitty Workshops is a must-visit. Kit yourself out with sustainable surfwear and coastal-ready layers from this Cornish brand, all just a short drive from the cove.
Trevaunance Cove is the beating heart of a creative, close-knit village with a strong sense of place. Stroll through the streets and you’ll pass art galleries, surf shops and community noticeboards pinned with music nights and craft fairs.
Overlooking the water, painters recreate the view they know and love on canvas, and fishermen take their boats out in line with the high tides.
The South West Coast Path peels away in both directions, offering headland hikes and secret coves. Whether you’re coming off the coast path, fresh from a surf, or just here for the views, Trevaunance Cove wraps you in that perfect mix of wild nature and warm welcome.
Stay by Trevaunance Cove
Leeward House is tucked away in the treetops but just moments from the sand, sleeping nine and welcoming one dog. Sink into the hot tub, read a book on the tree-lined deck and enjoy a slower pace of life seconds from the sea.
Your Beach. Found
From the feel of the sand underfoot to the anticipation as you near the sea, your beach is the one that stays with you. Find your beach with the Beach Match Quiz.
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