St Ives' west-facing position gives it genuinely strong sunset potential, and a few spots make the most of it properly.
A short, easy walk to a properly quiet headland, and one of the best sunset spots precisely because most visitors don't make the walk to find it.
A proper old-school harbourside pub with outdoor seating that fills quickly on a clear evening — arrive early for the best table.
Heated outdoor booths right on the beach, one of the best combinations of comfort and view for a sunset drink.
Checking sunset time for your specific date and arriving thirty minutes early gives you the best chance of catching the full display rather than just the tail end.
Porthmeor Beach Cafe's heated booths are properly popular on a clear evening, and they go quickly — booking ahead where the venue allows it avoids turning up to find them all taken.
The harbour wall itself costs nothing and needs no booking — a can from a nearby shop and a spot on the wall is a perfectly good backup plan.
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