When thinking of the Cornish holiday many people think of St. Ives. This beautiful seaside town is bustling with music, art, food, and Cornish culture. We believe that this unique town is a must-see for anyone staying with us at Atlantic Coast Holiday Park.

Your family will love a day in Paradise on your Cornwall holiday. Our Award-winning wildlife sanctuary offers so much for all the family.

Situated in Hayle on Cornwall’s north coast, five miles from the holiday resort of St Ives and seventeen miles from Land’s End.

You’ll meet amazing wildlife, including stunningly colourful birds including many rare and beautiful parrots, Humboldt’s penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Red-billed Cornish choughs, Golden and Bald eagles, kookaburras, hornbills, cranes and so many more. A dedicated team of Zoo Keepers care for over 1,200 birds plus, beautiful Red pandas, rare Red squirrels and playful Asian otters and farm animals, there is a wonderful selection to see. Many species are in conservation breeding programmes.

Mexico Towans forms part of a glorious three miles of sand that starts from the mouth of the Hayle estuary and reaches out to the lighthouse at Godrevy Point. Surfing, swimming and walking along the beach are popular, but avoid swimming in or near the estuary to the south, where there are dangerous currents.

Lifeguards are on duty here from 15th May to the 26th September as well as on neighbouring beaches. (2021)

Dogs are allowed all year round on the central stretch of the beach, but there are restrictions at the southern end near the estuary and towards Gwithian to the north.

Please check the signage.

Upton Towans beach is situated near Hayle in West Cornwall. The beach reaches a low rocky headland and the lighthouse on an island just off the coast. Ideal for surfing and safe for bathing and backed by sand dunes and adjacent holiday camping sites.

Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide Recommended 2014 – excellent water quality.

Dog-friendly: Dogs are allowed all year round.

Godrevy Lighthouse was built in 1858–1859 on Godrevy Island in St Ives Bay, Cornwall. Standing approximately 300 metres off Godrevy Head, it marks the Stones reef, which has been a hazard to shipping for centuries.

The Hayle Estuary is an estuary in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is one of the few natural harbours on the north coast of southwest England and during the prehistoric and early medieval periods was important for trade and the movement of people and ideas. The estuary of the River Hayle consists of the main channel, with several other nearby tidal areas, including Lelant Saltings, Copperhouse Creek and Carnsew Pool. It is included in the Hayle Estuary and Carrack Gladden Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds manages a nature reserve at the site.

The Heritage Centre has three rooms and an outdoor area which are dedicated to displays about all aspects of Hayle’s past: Harvey’s Foundry; The Cornish Copper Company; Shopping; Shipbuilding; Hayle Carnival; Decorative Art and many more.

We also run a variety of workshops, temporary exhibitions, guided tours and community events.