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Visiting the Cornish resort Portreath? Here’s what you need to know about Portreath car park options
Updated 29/05/2025
Visiting the Cornish resort of Portreath? Here’s what you need to know about parking…
Looking to park your car in Portreath? The Portreath Beach Car Park is the top choice – right on the seafront and just steps from the sand, it’s perfectly placed for a full day at the beach. There are around 125 spaces, and with it being the only designated car park in Portreath, it does fill up fast in the summer months.
Parking charges start from £2 for one hour, and you can stay all day if you like (the car park closes at 10pm). Payment is easy – simply use the pay-and-display machines on site. Access to the beach is mostly level, although there is a short flight of steps, which may not suit those with wheelchairs or pushchairs. Handy to know – the public toilets are just a two-minute walk away, so you’re well covered for beach day essentials.
If the main car park is full, don’t panic. You might find on-street parking on Beach Road, Tregea Hill and other nearby residential roads, but spaces can be snapped up early, so we’d always recommend arriving in good time.
To really take the hassle out of parking, why not take the bus straight to Portreath Beach? The 49 service runs from Camborne and Redruth, while the 400 service travels from Truro via Porthtowan. Both drop you conveniently near the beach car park – ideal for a stress-free day out.
Rebecca Moore
LOCAL EDITOR AND CORNISH AFICIONADO
Rebecca Moore is a seasoned editor and content writer with over a decade of experience, specialising in Cornwall’s unique lifestyle, travel, and culinary scene. Her expertise has been featured in media outlets such as The Sun, Express, and Cosmopolitan. A proud Cornish resident, Rebecca’s authentic insights help readers explore the best of the Duchy.
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