There are some essentials you need for a day at the beach, and some need-to-know knowledge that will help make your beach day in Newquay the best.
The Esplanade Hotel, in Newquay, Cornwall, is situated on the coast path just above Fistral Beach, the UK’s number 1 surf destination famed for its surf, sand dunes and sunsets. We’ve rounded up some seaside essentials for you, to help make your time on the shoreline as fun as can be.
Dick Pearce Bellyboard
It’s back to basics at Dick Pearce Bellyboards - and vintage is back in a big way! Handmade in their Newquay workshop, Dick Pearce Bellyboards use old techniques to reinvigorate this alternative surf craft. Bellyboards have resurfaced, now fashionable with pastel colourways and wood grain designs, so you’ll always stand out in the surf. Bellyboarding is an accessible way to get out in the water and Dick Pearce Bellyboards even create child size boards so that the whole family can join in on the fun.
You can pick up a Dick Pearce Bellyboard at The Esplanade Hotel reception and take it home as a memento of your time by the sea, built to last you can pass it down through the generations.
Quiksilver Surf Lesson
Surfs up! Learn how to surf with the team at Quiksilver Surf School Newquay in a safe and fun environment. Get your wetsuit on, don a rash vest, pick up a board and head down to Fistral Beach for a surf lesson solo or with the whole gang.
Beginner, improver, surfer, family and children’s surf lessons are available to book online or over the phone. Whether you’re joining the crew for a summertime surf or braving a winter dip the guys at Quiksilver Surf School Newquay will make sure you have a good time in the waves. If surfing isn’t your sport try out paddle boarding, coasteering and bodyboarding too. See the Fistral webcam now!
And guests staying at The Esplanade Hotel receive a discount on lessons and equipment hire!
2 Minute Beach Clean
Take care of our marine life and get some fresh air at the same time on a 2-minute beach clean. This activity is a wonderful way lone explorers or groups can explore the coastline and help the planet, by picking up debris on the shoreline and beach.
The 2-Minute Foundation began this initiative in 2013 and it has since swept the nation. Collect a picker from the hotel reception and get to work – it can be quite fun and rewarding.
Summer Activities
If you’re staying at The Esplanade Hotel during July and August, you can join in with weekly summer activities like the beach safety talk with Quiksilver Surf School. Learn how to stay safe on the beach and in the sea with expert advice from these salty sea dogs.
Or join in on a rockpool ramble around North Fistral with Newquay Wild Activities and spot sea creatures, learn about crustaceans and discover some secrets of the coastal habitats around our shores. Pre-booking is essential for this one so make sure your family enquires at reception if you’re interested.
RNLI
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is celebrating its 200th anniversary year in 2024. Celebrate with a trip down to Newquay Harbour to see where the lifeboat is stored and observe Newquay’s historic fishing port in action – with an ice cream in hand of course! The RNLI is a national charity and the lifeguards you see on Fistral Beach are all funded by the organisation which has changed beach safety for everyone and have been saving lives at sea since 1824.
Check out the latest breaks and packages for families, couples, and groups at The Esplanade Hotel. Perhaps a getaway by the Cornish coast might be a nice addition to your calendar. Book your break
Sign up to The Esplanade Hotel’s Loyalty Club, which is complimentary to join, and earn credits while you spend time with us here by the coast. It’s a way of us thanking our regular guests who join us time and time again here at The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall.