Sheltered and family-friendly, Harlyn Bay offers a beautiful stretch of sand ideal for swimming and watersports. Located just a short drive from Padstow, it’s a quintessential Cornish coastal gem.
Harlyn Bay
St Merryn, Cornwall · Sand · Dogs welcome year-round
Excellent
Lifeguard
🛰 Satellite view
Water quality
Excellent
Surface
Sand
Dogs
Year-round
Surf
Occasional
Lifeguard
Seasonal RNLI
Parking
Available
Toilets
On site
Café
On site
Rock pools
Yes
About Harlyn Bay
Getting there
Harlyn Bay is reached from the coast near St Merryn. Head for the village and follow the signs or the coast path down to the shore — many Cornish coves involve a short walk from the nearest parking.
Water quality
Designated Environment Agency bathing water — current classification: Excellent. Sampled weekly through the bathing season (mid-May to end of September).
Facilities
- 🛟 Lifeguard cover (seasonal RNLI — typically May to Sep, 10am–6pm)
- 🅿 Parking available
- 🚻 Public toilets on site
- ☕ Café or refreshments on site
Dogs policy
Dogs are welcome on this beach all year round. No seasonal restrictions. Owners should keep dogs under control and clean up after them.
Surf
Occasional surf — works best on a decent swell. Better for longboarding and beginner lessons on smaller days.
Location & directions
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