Pentewan Sands
At the heart of Pentewan is its beach, a beautiful stretch of golden sand that has brought visitors to the village for decades. This privately owned beach faces east into St Austell Bay and is generally sheltered from the wind and swell. Whilst the beach does not have lifeguards, though lifesaving equipment is available, in the summer months buoys are used to zone off a safe swimming area. Though the beach is backed by a large holiday park, the park provides public facilities and keeps the beach well-maintained.