Very nice town and good boat trips around to seal island saw lots of seals on the rocks and even in the sea near to boarding the boats.

You could sit for hours and watch life go by here. Close to lovely beaches, shops, boat rides and ice cream!

School holidays, so was very busy with loads of people about, park in the park and ride at the top and bus down for a pound. Had a wander and a coffee, saw a seal eating a fish in the harbour, kids played on the...More

Ok so summer holidays But wow !! So packed you can barely walk or find a bench Im sure it is much nicer off season Nevertheless a pretty beach lovely clear water , lots of shops , perhaps too many Seems very touristy

This beach is prettier towards high tide, but under the sun its a cute English harbour with green water. It was really very busy around the harbour in summer high season, which is the main downside.

We spent a lot of time around the Harbour watching everything going on, lots of cruise boats with plenty of customers, there are plenty of seats around the Harbour so you can see beaches to shops, the backstreets of St Ives are quite narrow so...More

Lovey harbour with nice shops and eateries. Lots of places to sit around the harbour. Steep energetic walk down and back up the hill, but well worth it.