With a combination of spectacular coastal views and a challenging links course designed by James Braid, it's no wonder Perranporth Golf Club is one of Britain's top 100 links courses. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, who will find plenty of expert help and golf club hire in the golf shop. There's also a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse where you can refuel after a round. The clubhouse bar has beautiful views of both the course, and the coast beyond.

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Holywell Bay Golf offers something for all levels and abilities, with two 18-hole course and a16-hole mini golf course. The courses offer beautiful coastal views and first class fairways, with a laid back atmosphere - there's no dress code here. The club's PFA professional golfer is available for one-on-one lessons or group activities, and there's a great bar and restaurant on site serving refreshments and food, with both cosy fires and sun terraces.

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Open daily from 10am, Lappa Valley Steam Train is a charming and nostalgic way to get to know this little corner of Cornwall.  Just outside Newquay, it’s a beautiful day for the whole family, with lots included in the one ticket including events, a chance to meet the engines (which are every inch real life Thomas the Tank Engines), and even a crazy golf course.  There’s also a Whistlestop Café at the station, a Carriage Café for cream teas and drinks, and an Ice Cream Express, which, as you can imagine, is seriously popular! 

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An Elizabethan manor house owned by the National Trust with fine interiors and a delightful garden.  Plenty to do for all ages here, with Tudor themed family workshops, family trails and Living History Days as well as opportunities to handle replica artefacts, discover the beautiful architecture and enjoy the tranquillity of the informal garden and Cornish orchard. 

Trerice House & Gardens  Kestle Mill, Newquay TR8 4PG (T: 01637 875404)

The New Inn is a welcoming Cornish village pub, with character low ceilings and wood burning stoves which are cosy come winter, and lots of outdoor seating for summer drinks. The New Inn serves good food and champions fresh seasonal ingredients from local farms and suppliers. Expect the pub classics and traditional Sunday roasts. There's also a large car park, as well as an outdoor children's play area.

The New Inn,  Newquay Road, Goonhavern, TR4 9QD (T: 01872 572014)

For freshly prepared, tasty food and friendly service, book a table at The Bay Tree, a large restaurant set within Goonhavern's garden centre. The café/restaurant serves everything from light bites and sandwiches to more filling dishes, daily specials, delicious Sunday roasts and freshly baked cakes and desserts. And of course, they serve cream teas piled high with Cornish clotted cream. There’s good wheelchair access, a free car park, and a sunny outdoor decking to enjoy during the warmer months.

The Bay Tree Restaurant, Goonhavern Garden Centre, Goonhavern, TR4 9QQ (T: 01872 571611)

Traditional Cornish pub where you can expect a warm welcome whether you’re popping in for a drink, or dining from the freshly prepared menu.

The Hawkins Arms, Zelah, Truro TR4 9HU (T: 01872 540339)

Fabulous Italian restaurant serving all the traditional dishes of Italy including a super selection of terrific pizzas. 

Del Mar Restaurant, St Georges Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall (T:01872 572878)

A brand new refined restaurant in Cornwall, UK. Built into beautiful cliffs and overlooking the breathtaking Perranporth beach; this restaurant promises extraordinary views. With indoor and al fresco dining, offering a unique lunch menu and a 3-course evening menu, Summer House looks to be Cornwall’s hottest spot this summer.

Perranporth is a huge golden sandy beach loved for its surf conditions, towering sand dunes and beachside facilities. At low tide, Perranporth and Penhale join together to form a 3-mile stretch of sand, so there’s plenty of space for everyone here. Young families love the accessibility of the town-side beach, where there are rock pools to explore, streams to paddle in and cafes nearby for ice creams and pasties. Those seeking more space can wander towards Penhale and find a secluded spot in the sand or on the dunes. The sea is always peppered with surfers and body boarders, with lifeguards on duty from Easter until the end of October. For those who prefer a calmer sea swim, there’s a bathing pool, Chapel Rock, hidden amongst the rocks and revealed at low tide. Dogs are welcome on the beach throughout the year, however during the summer holidays, they must be kept on leads from 9am - 5pm. As the sun sets over the sea, visitors flock to The Watering Hole, a pub set right on the sand, for cold drinks and good food.

The archetypal north Cornish beach, Holywell Bay has a wide sweep of golden sand, great surf conditions and sprawling sand dunes. Stretching for a mile at low tide, there's loads of space for everyone, no matter what your ideal beach day looks like. Young families will love building sandcastles, exploring rockpools and playing in the shallow streams, surfers and bodyboarders will enjoy the consitent Atlantic swell and peace-seekers can find a quiet spot amongst the dunes to sit and read, dry off after sea swims or watch the sunset. There's also a magical cave to expore at low tide, filled with stalagmites. During the summer season, the National Trust-owned beach is covered by lifeguards, dogs are welcome all year round, and there's parking and facilities around a 5-minute walk away in Holywell village.

Sheltered by Pentire Point and sandwiched between the busier beaches of Holywell Bay and Crantock beach, Porth Joke - or Polly Joke to locals - is a stunning, secluded cove. Totally unspoilt, there's a narrow sweep of fine sand and beautiful clear waters. A 15-minute walk from the nearest car park at West Pentire or Cubert Common, it's worth the effort for the peace and serenity. Like its neighbours, Polly Joke is great for swimming, bodyboarding and surfing, but beware that there's no lifeguard cover, nor facilities, so make sure to pack a picnic. At low tide, rockpools and caves are revealed, which are great fun to explore, while during the late spring and early summer, the surrounding headlands bloom with wildflowers. Porth Joke allows dogs throughout the year. 

Crantock beach is a beautiful expanse of soft golden sand backed by grassy dunes on the western shore of the Gannel estuary. Owned and tended to by the National Trust, there's a car park, toilets and cafe nearby, making this a popular spot for families. Not only great for sandcastle-building and sunbathing, Crantock is popular for surfing and bodyboarding, with boards and canoes available to hire from the beach, and lifeguard cover throughout the summer season. On calm days, the turquoise seas are also well worth exploring armed with snorkel and flippers. The South West Coast Path backs the beach, leading to the famous poppy fields of Pentire Point and the secluded Polly Joke cove. Crantock is also dog-friendly all year round.