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Tolcarne Beach

Name: Tolcarne Beach
Rating: 4.5

461 Reviews

#6 of 36 things to do in Newquay

Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches

Newquay, England

Review Highlights

“sandy beach”

beautiful beach with gorgeous soft sand and tourquise blue sea. New restaurant on the beach that... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

mandy F

London, United Kingdom

“lovely beach”

This beach is nice and clean when the tide is out you can walk along all the 3 beaches together... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

anthonytaylor15

Sunderland, United Kingdom

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4.5 461 reviews

Excellent69%
Very good26%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“colonial restaurant”(5 reviews)

“steep steps”(16 reviews)

“deck chairs”(8 reviews)

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Most Helpful Positive Review

ambattersby

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3030

Reviewed August 13, 2014

Beautiful Beach

We love visiting Tolcarne Beach every year when we come to Newquay. The beach is very clean and the lifeguards do an excellent job in keeping people safe even when the sea is rough. There are a lot of steps but relaxing on the beach...More

3 Thank ambattersby

Most Helpful Critical Review

Travel_Marv

Andover, United Kingdom

2410

Reviewed June 3, 2017

Hostile evening visit

So I use to love coming here, I live just across from the Barrowfields so this is the first point to access the beaches. But this evening went for a walk along the beaches as I have done most of the week as low tide...More

5 Thank Travel_Marv

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mandy F

London, United Kingdom

5010

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

sandy beach

beautiful beach with gorgeous soft sand and tourquise blue sea. New restaurant on the beach that Ive yet to try and they provide transport up and down the hill for those less able

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anthonytaylor15

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

lovely beach

This beach is nice and clean when the tide is out you can walk along all the 3 beaches together. Plenty of waves for the surf fanatics.

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suzieL40

Sydney, Australia

12860

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Beautiful beach

We were able to walk along Tolcarne beach at low tide all the way to the small Harbour and through to the other side. Had a lovely drink overlooking the harbour.

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ali r

114

Reviewed October 7, 2018 via mobile

Lovely beach....serene

It's a quiet,lovely sandy beach in the heart of Newquay....amazing views...nice cliffs...a very pleasant walk during low tide

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coro532

St Agnes, United Kingdom

235

Reviewed September 27, 2018

Beautiful Cornish beach!

Just love this beach just down from the main street. Clean and beautiful and great for children as easy to keep an eye on them.

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anthony t

Torquay, United Kingdom

7515

Reviewed September 21, 2018

great beach

i love this beach , it is a fantastic beach for surfing , exploring the rocks at low tides , food and drinks on site , clean easy going atmosphere , its even the place my grandad taught me to surf , and the same...More

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Hannah L

Eastleigh, United Kingdom

188

Reviewed September 14, 2018

Beautiful Beach

Such a beautiful beach. Walked along this stretch of shore every day of our holiday and always found it pleasantly quiet, surprising with the view! When the tide goes out you can walk all the way along to Towan Beach at one end or Lusty...More

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PaulFabia

Dover, United Kingdom

235142

Reviewed September 12, 2018

One of the Best

Tolcarne Beach is one of the best on this stretch of coast and is a great venue for families. There is a super restaurant adjacent to the beach huts and super surfing as the sheltered beach funnels the waves on the incoming tide. It has...More

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Paulene09

Bristol, United Kingdom

Reviewed September 9, 2018 via mobile

Tolcarne Beach Huts

I stayed in a beach hut with a friend, it was right on the beach, very cosy. We didn’t get to eat in the restaurant as we’re out & about most of the time ( only stayed 2 nights ) not long enough really. They...More

1 Thank Paulene09

barbelman92

Liverpool, United Kingdom

16594

Reviewed September 2, 2018

What a view

Fantastic beach we loved this place our fave lusty glaze was closed for the day for a wedding so we decided to give this one a go and we are so glad we did as its just as beautiful and we had a lovely time...More