For the thrill-seekers and the calm-seekers, the adrenalin junkies and the nature lovers, and those who just want to take a moment out of the daily grind: Wavehunters will have an ocean adventure for you. From surf lessons to sea boat safaris, they offer a wide range of activities guaranteed to provide fun for all the family, make sure you get on board! 

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Ranked 99th best course in the world by Golf Digest magazine, and 15th in England by Golf World, St Enodoc Golf Club has a reputation as one of the finest links golf courses in the South West of England, with its undulating fairways, firm greens, some blind shots and the added bonus of beautiful sea and estuary views. The club sits on the North Cornwall coast overlooking the Camel Estuary with Padstow on the far side, and it has two courses; the Church Championship course, and the shorter Holywell course which is ideal for those wanting slightly less of a challenge but which still features some typical links terrain. The club has a bar, lounge and dining room available, and green fees start at £45 for the Church course and £25 for the Holywell course in the low season.

Located on the beautiful Camel Estuary in Rock. Camel Ski offers a range of activities for all ages from inflatable rides, wake boarding, paddle boarding, wake surfing, kayaking and water skiing. They offer lessons for all ages to learn to water-ski or wake board. Male and female changing facilities are available with access to hot showers, along with all the equipment you will need provided. There is also a small après Ski café on site.

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The National Lobster Hatchery is a unique organisation whose work in conservation, research and education separates them because they work specifically with a commercial species.  A charity based in Padstow, their work helps to make lobster sustainable in the UK, as the species alone is worth an estimated £30m a year. Both the Scandinavian and Mediterranean stocks have completely collapsed, so the hatchery aims to ensure global food security for future generations by facilitating the survival rate of eggs in the wild.  When you visit you can learn all about their work and support conservation.  They are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.15am, but opening times are seasonal so keep an eye on the website.  Prices are £12 for adults or £6 for children.

http://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Offering kayaking tours, SUP sessions and coasteering in picturesque Cornwall, Cornish Coast Adventures is all about tours on the water and getting to see the area from one of its prized assets – the sea. Based at the family run Scarrabine farm in Port Quin, between Polzeath and Port Isaac in North Cornwall, it’s a beautiful way to explore the sheltered harbours, huge caves and old shipwrecks under the watchful guidance of friendly guides. You can book family tours, classic kayak tours and adult-only adventures whether you’re a beginner or a thrill seeking pro.

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Fabulous clifftop cafe serving fresh fish and crab of course, overlooking Polzeath beach. Open day and night.

Cracking Crab, Polzeath, Cornwall (T: 01208 862 333)

Sit back and enjoy a panoramic view of Polzeath beach while enjoying some fine pub classics. This family and dog friendly coastal inn serves delicious local, fresh food daily. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and situated close to the coastal path, it’s a perfect spot to refuel.

The Oystercatcher, Dunders Hill, Polzeath, PL27 6TG (T: 01208 862371) 

Enjoy an incredible view of the surf at Polzeath while tucking into anything from breakfast butties to seafood platters. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Cracking Crab is a family friendly restaurant situated on a fantastic cliff top location. An ideal spot for lunch in the sun or a glass of something while watching the sunset.

The Cracking Crab, Higher Tristram, Polzeath, PL27 6TD (T: 01208 862333) 

Colourful café restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and sunny courtyard garden.  Great value high quality food including curries, local fish and tasty vegetarian options for lunch and dinner as well as cakes, coffees and cream teas. 

Mowhay Café Ham Field, Wadebridge PL27 6SE (T: 01208 868660)

Enjoy breath taking views towards Polzeath and the sea beyond at The Point Restaurant. All food is made with locally sourced and seasonal produce. Enjoy anything from an Italian cup of coffee, homemade cakes, bacon baps, and delicious lunch & dinner options. The restaurant is light and airy and features a variety of wall art including beautiful oil paintings by local artist Jethro Jackson. Well behaved dry dogs are welcome in the restaurant and bar during the day but not at dinner time.

The Point at Polzeath, St Minver, PL27 6QT (T: 01208 863000)

Visit one of Cornwall’s most famous surfing hubs. Polzeath Beach near Wadebridge is the perfect spot for all you wet-suited surfers, whether novice or pro. Take a lesson in surfing or catch some waves on a body board before heading to browse the local shops and visit the cafes and restaurants along the sea front. For those walkers amongst you, enjoy an easy coastal walk to nearby Daymer Bay and Rock found on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. Parking is plentiful and dogs are welcome on the beach except between Easter Sunday and 30 September when a seasonal dog ban is in place.

Located on the East side of the River Camel. Sand and dunes. Dog friendly. 

Situated at the mouth of the Camel estuary near Padstow lies Hawkers Cove Beach. This wide expanse of white sand beach stretches almost 1.5 miles. Despite its beautiful location and crystal clear waters it’s a fairly uncrowded beach, this is largely due to the limited parking and fairly convoluted access. You can walk from the beach along the coast path to Padstow and take in the breath taking views of the Camel Estuary. There is also a beautiful Tea Garden just up from the beach serving Cream Teas and light bites in the summer months. There is a car park a few minutes’ walk away, just follow signs for Hawkers Cove from the B3276.

Rock beach is a beautiful long white sand beach located on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. This Area of Outstanding natural beauty is a haven for wading birds and the prefect spot for a swim in the clear blue waters or a picnic admiring the fantastic views. The beach is backed by sand dunes, please try to avoid walking on the dunes and keep to the footpaths where provided as there has been a huge amount of erosion in recent years. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round and there is easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets. Parking can be found in the car park just behind and access is via a ferry slipway or steps.

A rocky beach in a narrow, sheltered cove, Port Quin Beach is close to Port Isaac, and is only accessible at low tide.  Its rugged landscape is beautiful to see, but its location means that it’s largely popular with seasoned walkers and those looking to go snorkeling and kayaking.  Unspoiled and peaceful, it reveals a treasure trove of rock pools when the tide is out, and the nearby village is largely deserted, having once had thriving fishing and mining industries.  Today both the cove and the village are owned by the National Trust and there is a car park courtesy of them in Port Quin.  Dogs are banned between Easter and October, and there aren’t any facilities nearby – it’s all about enjoying the peace and quiet.