Food Scene
Excellent Hotel for food & drinks, and a top class Spa for some serious pampering
7 locals recommend
The Carlyon Bay Hotel
Sea RoadExcellent Hotel for food & drinks, and a top class Spa for some serious pampering
Best Western Cliff Head Hotel
Sea RoadNice restaurant and bar
Casual, friendly, excellent food. The highest rated restaurant in the area (according to Expedia!) - a personal favourite!
9 locals recommend
Austells
10 Beach RdCasual, friendly, excellent food. The highest rated restaurant in the area (according to Expedia!) - a personal favourite!
Eastern Paradise
Beach RoadRather good Indian & Bangladeshi restaurant, and they deliver :-)
Considered the best Chines Restaurant / Takeaway in St Austell. Friendly, good food, good value.
East Meets West
14 Beach RdConsidered the best Chines Restaurant / Takeaway in St Austell. Friendly, good food, good value.
Everything Else
For Golf lovers, this course has an excellent reputation and is very welcoming
15 locals recommend
The Carlyon Bay Golf Club
Sea RoadFor Golf lovers, this course has an excellent reputation and is very welcoming
Drinks & Nightlife
Porth Avallen Hotel and Reflections Restaurant
Sea RoadRestaurant & Bar
Essentials
Tesco Superstore. Open 24 hours on weekdays, and late on Saturday nights.
For all the groceries, and lots more (they usually do inflatable pool toys in the summer)
66 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Daniels LaneTesco Superstore. Open 24 hours on weekdays, and late on Saturday nights.
For all the groceries, and lots more (they usually do inflatable pool toys in the summer)
Full size ASDA Superstore. Good value & lots of choice. Groceries, homewards, clothes, chemist. Open 24 hours weekdays, late Saturday night and Sunday 10 till 5pm
38 locals recommend
Asda St Austell Superstore
Cromwell RoadFull size ASDA Superstore. Good value & lots of choice. Groceries, homewards, clothes, chemist. Open 24 hours weekdays, late Saturday night and Sunday 10 till 5pm
Sightseeing
Historic Harbour and village. Selection of pubs & eateries overlooking the Quay.
The annual festival is great fun, and you occasionally see historic 'Tall Ships' in full sail.
228 locals recommend
Charlestown
Historic Harbour and village. Selection of pubs & eateries overlooking the Quay.
The annual festival is great fun, and you occasionally see historic 'Tall Ships' in full sail.
The worlds large INDOOR Rainforest in a reclaimed Quarry. Truly amazing - but there are also educational & cultural event. It's worth visiting Cornwall just for Eden
1110 locals recommend
Eden Project
The worlds large INDOOR Rainforest in a reclaimed Quarry. Truly amazing - but there are also educational & cultural event. It's worth visiting Cornwall just for Eden
Entertainment & Activities
Not your ordinary adventure playground! Great facilities, and it's under-cover for rainy days.
23 locals recommend
Kidzworld Adventure Play
Par Moor RoadNot your ordinary adventure playground! Great facilities, and it's under-cover for rainy days.