We spent a week at Carbis Bay hotel and enjoyed the beach everyday. The waters were stunning and clear and the beach is spotless. Carbis Bay is so tropical and a real gem of a beach.

Part of the Beach is manned by a lifeguard during daylight hours and dogs are only allowed at certain times of the year. Parking for guests staying at the hotel is free, otherwise I saw a sign with a private charge of £20 a day. The parking is tight and the car park area is busy.

There are various restaurants along the beach with lovely food. You will need to book in advance.
For day time visitors there is a coffee shop that also sells some cold drinks and cakes.
There is also an AMAZING Pizza place on the beach where you can get pizza and beer! And ice cream.

The coffee shop has vegan ice cream.

You can purchase towel ponchos and inflatables also. And you can take a kayaking lesson at the water sports cabin there.

Carbis Bay is at the bottom of a very steep incline. We filled a portable wagon everyday to get to the beach and back.