Beach / NEWQUAY

Towan Beach

Towan puts a sandy beach immediately below the centre, beside the aquarium and the harbour side of Newquay Bay. The offshore rock and its bridge are distinctive landmarks to look at from the shore. It makes a convenient short beach stop before lunch or after the aquarium without walking all the way to Fistral.

Before you go

Use the streets to move between beaches. Connections across sand can disappear as the tide rises; the bridge to the house on the rock is not included as a public visitor attraction.

The practical details

Where to find it: Below central Newquay and Towan Promenade
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Beach entry is free. Check tide, forecast and RNLI dates; food, equipment and organised activities are extra. Keep exits in view and allow time to climb back towards the town or station.
Access and getting around: The approach via Beach Road is sloping; other town routes have steps. Sand is not a wheelchair path. The aquarium lists a seasonal Towan beach-chair arrangement: contact it to confirm availability, conditions and deposit before relying on it.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Lifeguard provision changes by season and day, unlike Fistral’s longer continuous daily season. Follow flags and local advice; sheltered water is not a safety guarantee. RNLI says surfing is restricted here while summer lifeguards are on duty.

Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 45 minutes–2 hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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