September is considered to be the shoulder season, as prices decrease and tourist numbers go down - meaning you can enjoy many holiday hotspots at a fraction of the price. Imagine going to St Ives and being able to find a place to park, being in and finding a restaurant with vacancies, or booking a B&B in and maybe grabbing a discount at the same time. With that in mind, the has compiled a list of the three best seaside towns to visit in September - and would you believe it, two of them are right here in Cornwall.
The first choice was , known for its sweeping coastline, beautiful beaches, and vibrant community. Gyllyngvase , for example, was awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024. Visitors praised the "lovely beach" for its mixture of sand, fine shingles and tiny pebbles.
Jenbluebell wrote: "This is one of our favourite Cornish beaches. On a good day the water is absolutely beautiful; it's like being abroad. Lovely to swim in.
" Nearby there are "a number of places to eat", said Nigel from Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. "Seek out the pizza guy serving freshly baked pizza from a converted horse box. Simply the best pizza I have ever tasted; eating sat on the beach helped!" Aside from the gorgeous seafront view, there's Pendennis Castle - one of Henry VIII's finest seaside fortresses to explore.
History enthusiasts will love being transported back to Tudor, Napoleonic, and Victorian times. Wildlife admirers can join an Orca Sea Safari in Falmouth, where you might sp.