? Open: 24/7 (ungated)
? Rating: 4.2/5 (praised for value, noted for summer queues)
| Duration | Apr-Sep | Oct-Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1h | £2.50 | £1.80 |
| 1-3h | £5.00 | £3.50 |
| 3-5h | £7.50 | £5.00 |
| 5-12h | £10.00 | £6.50 |
| Weekly | £45.00 | £30.00 |
Payment: RingGo (Zone 4126) or pay machines (cash/card)
Discounts: 10% off for Cornwall residents (proof required)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 220 (including 8 disabled bays) |
| Surface | Tarmac with some uneven areas |
| Lighting | Partial (main walkways only) |
| Security | Basic CCTV (no 24/7 monitoring) |
| Height Limit | None (suitable for campervans) |
Blue Badge Bays: 8 spaces near exit (closest to beach path)
Drop-Off: 20-min free at entrance
Beach Access: Moderate slope (1:10 gradient) to Porthrepta Beach
On-Site Charging: None (conservation area)
Nearest Options:
Pod Point (Tesco St Ives TR26 2SX) – 4x 7kW (8-min walk)
GeniePoint (Lelant Saltings TR26 3DL) – 2x 50kW (15-min drive)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| To Porthrepta Beach | 5-min walk (stepped path) |
| To Carbis Bay | 15-min coastal path |
| Tidal Notes | All-tide access at Porthrepta |
| Time | Summer Capacity | Winter Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 10am-2pm | 100% | 60% |
| Early Mornings | 40% | 20% |
| Evenings | 70% | 30% |
Pro Tip: Arrive before 9:30am in July/August or use St Erth Park & Ride
| Service | Frequency | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Bus | Every 15min | St Ives Town Centre |
| Coastal Path | N/A | Carbis Bay (20-min walk) |
| Train | 10-min walk | St Ives Branch Line |
| Facility | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Porthrepta Café | 3-min walk | Beachfront dining |
| Carbis Bay Stores | 10-min walk | Essentials |
| St Ives Leisure Centre | 12-min walk | Public showers |
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Station | 1 mile | £12/day | Train connections |
| Carbis Bay Hotel | 0.7 miles | £15/day | Beachfront |
| Trenwith Park & Ride | 2 miles | £5 all-day | Summer only |
Sea Spray: Protect your car in winter storms
Gull Warning: Food bans enforced (fines apply)
Maintenance: Weekly litter picks (Wed mornings)
Weekly Saver: Pays for itself in 4 days during peak season
Sunset Hack: Evening rate starts at 6pm (£4 until midnight)
Surfer Bonus: Outdoor shower near beach path
2025: Proposed doubling of disabled bays
2026: Solar-powered payment machines
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