The picturesque heart of the port, Newquay Harbour is a must-visit any time of year and it's got a knack for suiting every kind of visit. Bring the dog for a run on the sheltered beach, enjoy a long lunch as a family or come back after dark for drinks and dinner for two overlooking the water.

There's a restaurant right on the sand and down at The Boathouse you'll find Street Food on the Beach. There's a rotating line-up of independent vendors serving everything from burgers to seafood, Caribbean jerk chicken and sweet treats, with a full bar, live DJs and decking right on the water. Open from spring through to the run-up to Christmas

Dolphin spotting, sightseeing & fishing trips

Newquay Harbour is the departure point for some brilliant wildlife trips, from two-hour Seal Cove safaris past Fistral Beach to longer sea safaris in search of dolphins and basking sharks. Check the quayside noticeboards or book ahead with the help of our concierge, as sailings run regularly through the season and popular trips may fill up fast. 

Events

Newquay Lifeboat Day
The RNLI's biggest fundraiser of the year takes place at the harbour, with lifeboat launches, a parade, live music and family activities all day- plus an appearance from the air-sea rescue helicopter.

Gig racing
A proper Cornish tradition with deep roots here. Gigs were once used to race pilots out to incoming ships and that same rivalry lives on today in fiercely contested races between traditional 6-oar, 10-metre boats. Newquay Rowing Club runs races throughout the summer, check their site for fixtures.

Newquay Fish Festival
A three-day September celebration of the harbour's fishing heritage, with cookery demonstrations from local chefs, fresh Cornish seafood, sandcastle competitions and rock pool shows on the beach - keep an eye out for the harbour seals too.

Look out for Sammy!

The harbour is home to ‘Sammy’ the seal, resident for many years. Watch closely as the fishing boats come in. He follows them as they return with their catch, hoping for and usually getting, a piece of the action.