The St Michaels Blog

Sweeping golden sands, crystal clear waters and sparkling rock pools, Gyllyngvase Beach is a gem along Cornwall’s coast. By far one of our favourite of Falmouth’s beautiful beaches, Gyllyngvase offers a wide range of activities to make your day at the beach shine!...

A short walk from the paths of St Michaels Resort, Castle Beach boasts many treasures hidden amongst the numerous rockpools by the water's edge. A secluded shingle beach, this area is ideal for coastal adventurers to explore. Getting it’s name from the long shadow of Pendennis Castle up above, this beach is the perfect place for a paddle or snorkel at high tide, with a delicious local cafe ...

Surrounded by cliffs and the South West Coast Path, find yourself tucked away in the perfect sun-trap in the wildlife hotspot of Swanpool Beach in Falmouth. A ten-minute walk along the coast path from St Michaels, Swanpool is the perfect place to find yourself for a day at the beach. With so much to offer, Swanpool really is the ideal beach destination if you’re looking to mix it up and step...

Along a vibrant coast path, you will find the sandy cove of Maenporth Beach on the outskirts of Falmouth. Once a natural harbour, this shallow inlet gently slopes into the sea and is the perfect location for family fun at the beach. Sheltered by the surrounding cliffs, the water is favoured by swimmers, kayakers and paddle boarders alike, whilst the low tide rock pools are perfect for those children...

Lurid long tentacles, snapping crabs and transparent prawns. Discover a whole new bunch of creatures along the shoreline as you check out the fascinating marine life that inhabits Cornwall’s rock pools....

Falmouth is the ultimate coastal base for day tripping by boat. Enjoy a leisurely day out on an organised trip with one of these wonderful local companies....