Why go
- Served by Tempest Airstrip.
History
St. Ives, UK is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Where to stay
Trelyon Ave, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2AD, United Kingdom · bluehayes.co.uk
Lodge, Loggans, 4 Carwin Rise, Loggans, Hayle TR27 4PN, United Kingdom · logganslodgecornwall.co.uk
6 Porthminster Terrace, Saint Ives TR26 2DQ, United Kingdom · theolivebranchstives.co.uk
22 Warren, Saint Ives TR26 2EA, United Kingdom · trevosehouse.co.uk
Fore St, Lelant, Saint Ives TR26 3EL, United Kingdom · halwelllodge.com
St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2JX, United Kingdom · mustard-tree.co.uk
Primrose Valley, Saint Ives TR26 2ED, United Kingdom · primroseonline.co.uk
3 belmont terrace, Saint Ives TR26 1DZ, United Kingdom · saltwaterstivesbb.co.uk
9 Noweth Meynek, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2GU, United Kingdom · unocornwall.co.uk
Uno, The Burrows, Saint Ives TR26 1GD, United Kingdom · unocornwall.co.uk
Boskerris Hotel, Boskerris Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2NQ, United Kingdom · boskerrishotel.co.uk
The Stennack, Saint Ives TR26 1FF, United Kingdom · stayatcohort.co.uk
St Ives Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2SB, United Kingdom · gannetstives.co.uk
West Porthminster Beach, 27 Warren, Saint Ives TR26 2EA, United Kingdom · pednolva.co.uk
1 Church St, St Erth, Hayle TR27 6HP, United Kingdom · thestarinnsterth.co.uk
Trelyon Ave, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2DE, United Kingdom · tregenna-castle.co.uk
Wharf Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1LF, United Kingdom · lifeboatinnstives.co.uk
Gabriel St, Saint Ives TR26 2LU, United Kingdom · hotelstives.com
Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2NP, United Kingdom · carbisbayhotel.co.uk
Fore St, Lelant, Saint Ives TR26 3JT, United Kingdom · thebadgerinn.co.uk
The Balnoon Inn, The Lodge, Old coach road, Lelant, Saint Ives TR26 3JB, United Kingdom · thebalnoon.co.uk
The Terrace, Saint Ives TR26 2BN, United Kingdom · harbourhotels.co.uk
16 Park Ave, Saint Ives TR26 2DN, United Kingdom · prosperservicedaccommodation.co.uk
10 Foundry Square, Hayle TR27 4HQ, United Kingdom · whiteharthotel-hayle.co.uk
Carwin Rise, Hayle TR27 5DG, United Kingdom · travelodge.co.uk
Longstone Hill, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2LJ, United Kingdom · downsfieldbnb.co.uk
The Terrace, Saint Ives TR26 2BP, United Kingdom · stivesbaycornwall.com
2 Salubrious Terrace, Saint Ives TR26 1HN, United Kingdom
Flat 1, High St, Saint Ives TR26 1RT, United Kingdom
Flat 12A, Piazza, Saint Ives TR26 1NQ, United Kingdom
6, The Spinnakers, Valley Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2QS, United Kingdom
30, The Sands, Porthrepta Rd, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2FG, United Kingdom
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Fast Food · EZ PZ Restaurant Fresh local produce, served by the sea Opening hours: Th-Sa 17:00-21:00, Su 12:00-19:00 · 10 Albert Street, Penzance,… · instagram.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1 South Quay, Hayle, TR27 4EP · storelocator.asda.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · Carwin Rise, Hayle, TR27 5DG · mcdonalds.com
British, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00 Features: vegan options · 35 Wharf Road, St Ives, TR26 1LF · thelounges.co.uk
Restaurant · Freshly home cooked food, fresh fish, highly recommended full English breakfast and much more · Wharf Road, Penzance, TR18 4AA · harboursidecafe.co.uk
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 14 Penpol Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4BQ · dominos.co.uk
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Jelbert Way, Penzance, TR18 3RG · kfc.co.uk
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · Wharf Road, St Ives, TR26 1LG · rumandcrabshack.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 17:00-19:30 · 10 Back Lane, St Ives, TR26 1LR · stives-cornwall.co.uk
Bar And Grill, Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · 18A Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB · beerandbird.com
Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-dusk · 18 The Wharf, St Ives, TR26 1PU · caffepasta.co.uk
Belgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 16 St Andrew's Street, St Ives, TR26 1AH · bierhuisgrandcafe.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Oct-Mar: Mo-Su,PH 17:30-23:00; Apr-Sep: Mo-Su,PH 17:30-23:30 Features: takeaway · 7 Tregenna Hill, St Ives, TR26 1SE · currygardenstives.co.uk
Ice Cream, Cafe, Cake, Breakfast, Dessert, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-17:00 · Street-An-Pol, St Ives, TR26 2DS · moomaidofzennor.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-22:00 · The Wharf, St Ives, TR26 1LP · morbeachcafe.com
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · 18 Chapel Street, St Ives, TR26 2LR · kingkebab.uk
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 68 Causeway Head, Penzance, TR18 2SR
International, Cafe · International cafe · 45 New Street, Penzance, TR18 2LZ
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe · Wharf Road, Penzance, TR18 2LT · bodminrailway.co.uk
Smoothie, Juice, Snack, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk Shakes, Cake, Fast Food · Smoothie/Juice fast food · Penzance, TR18 4DL · instagram.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Th, Sa 12:00-17:00; Fr 12:00-18:00 · 2 Barnoon Hill, TR26 1AD · palaisprovisions.com
European, Restaurant · European restaurant
Chinese, Thai, Fast Food · Chinese/Thai fast food · 19 Chapel Street, St Ives, TR26 2LR
Teahouse, Cafe · Teahouse cafe · 15 St Andrews Street, St Ives, TR26 1AH
Ice Cream, Tea, Coffee, Ice Cream · Ice Cream/Tea ice cream
Cream Tea, Cafe · Cream Tea cafe
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · Wharf Road, St Ives, TR26 1LF
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 3 Gabriel Street, St Ives, TR26 2LU
Fast Food · fast food
Regional, Sandwich, Cake, Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5 Penpol Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4BQ · duckiescafe.co.uk
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Breakfast, Dessert, Soup, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · Trevarrack, St Ives, TR26 3HA · moomaidofzennor.com
Burger, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30 · 8 Bunkers Hill, Hayle, TR27 6ER · countryskittles.com
British, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Camborne, TR14 0TR · tabletable.co.uk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 1 The Wharf, St Ives, TR26 1PG · stivesliquor.co
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · Penbeagle Lane, St Ives, TR26 2JH · stivespizza.com
Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-12:00; Tu-Sa 12:00-14:00,18:00-20:30 · Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AE · bakehouserestaurant.co.uk
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Wharf Road, St Ives, TR26 1LF · stivesseafood.co.uk
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 27 Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB · firehousestives.co.uk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00 · 22 Fore Street, St Ives, TR26 1AB · peppers-stives.co.uk
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 4 Hayle Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4BS · grameenhayle.co.uk
Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · Beach Road, TR17 0EW · thehoxtonspecial.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-16:00 · Island Square, St Ives, TR26 1NX · olivescafe.co.uk
Sandwich, Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Mo 10:00-17:00, We-Th 10:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian options · Fore Street, Penzance, TR17…
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · 80 Riviere Towans, Hayle, TR27 5AF
140 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Land's End Airport (LEQ) 11 mi to the centre
Kelynack, St Just, Penzance TR19 7RL, United Kingdom — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Isles of Scilly Skybus) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. ST MARY\'S (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (DHT, BNT) · 1 route: ST MARY\'S
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tempest Airstrip 2.6 mi to the centre
Lelant, Cornwall, ENG, GB
Getting there by ferry
Gwelva
Ferry terminal · 6.1 mi from the centre
Isles of Scilly ferry
Ferry terminal · 6.7 mi from the centre
Penzance - St Mary's (high tide)
Ferry route · Scillonian Ferries
Penzance - St Mary's (low tide)
Ferry route · Scillonian Ferries
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tempest Airstrip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Gwelva, 6.1 mi); routes include Penzance - St Mary's (high tide), Penzance - St Mary's (low tide).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Ives, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach