๐พ Dog-Friendly Breakwater Beach at a Glance
- ๐ Location: Beside the harbour, St Ives
- ๐ฆฎ Dog-Friendly: Yes, all year round (off-lead with good control)
- ๐ถ Walk Length: Not really a walking beach, just a wander
- ๐ฟ Terrain: Sand, pebbles, rocky edges
- ๐๏ธ Views: Harbour activity, sea walls, open water at low tide
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ฟ๏ธ Parking: Town centre car parks nearby
- ๐ป Facilities: Toilets, cafes, pubs and shops close by
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Best Time to Visit: Only available at lowest tide level
Breakwater Beach in St. Ives, Cornwall, is dog-friendly but hardly visited, partly because it is only accessible at low tide. It is an excellent option if Bamaluz Beach is busy and the tide is out.
The beach is divided by a boat-launching area, where, at low tide, the boat trips load. To one side, you have a large area of flat sand where your dog can run, play, and splash. The other is rocky, where dogs can enjoy all the smells.
When the tide is in, a dog has no beach to run, but the small pier and slope make this a good (human) swimming beach. There are also plenty of promenade areas to sit, including some covered areas.
Breakwater Beach is dog-friendly all year round, but is only available for a short time window at the tide's lowest point.
You have car parking and facilities within St Ives, and access to the beach is available down a slope from Smeaton's Pier, with some steps involved.
Smeatonโs Pier, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 1PT
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Breakwater Beach was last updated on December 13, 2025
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