Porthmeor Beach is a Blue Flag award winning golden sand beach. Lifeguard cover from Easter to October.  Between mid May to the end of September, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10am - 6pm.

St Ives School of Painting is a magical place procuring quality art course tuition for all levels taught by a team of 30 contemporary artists teaching in small groups in a studio overlooking Porthmeor beach. Visit website.

Norway Stores, established in 1896, is a family owned deli and corner shop and two minutes from Saltings. They stock everything you need and  treats you will definitely want.

St Ives Surf School - one of the best places to learn to surf in Cornwall. Surf lessons, paddle boarding tuition, sea kayaking tours and coasteering adventures. Visit website.

Tate St Ives has an unrivalled collection of Cornish art but also contemporary art from around the world. Great suggestions to entertain children. Visit website.‍

Fore Street the main shopping street in St Ives, is a five minute walk. It runs from Market Place down to The Wharf Post Office at the edge of the harbour. Creative, independent stores as well as high quality food stores - don’t miss Harveys butchers amazing pasties on Tregenna Place.

St Nicholas Chapel Surrounded on three sides by the sea - wonderful short walk from the Saltings.

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a magical space with stunning gardens that are home to some of her most famous works. Visit website.

St Ives station is a 15 minute walk from Saltings On Porthmeor but out of shot here!