What to do during your stay
A selection of things to do at Watergate Bay including walking routes, cycling, family-friendly activities, where to eat, surf and wild swim.
![Ocean Room Window Girl Reading Book](/media/a2pblrxd/ocean-room-window-girl-reading-book.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133096057578200000)
The hotel
Beach walks, a choice of restaurants, hot tub with a view, surf in the waves. Kids' Zone activities, barbecues and beach rambling.
Swimming spots
Dip into our Atlantic facing infinity pool in Swim Club, or venture further to seek out tidal pools, sheltered bays, and geothermal pools.
![Mother and toddler enjoying the infinity pool with the sea view behind them](/media/xarai0ky/families-mother-and-son-in-the-swimming-pool.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133086616461100000)
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Walks
Discover beach, coast path and woodland walks near Watergate Bay and further afield.
Surfing lessons
Explore surfing lessons, equipment hire and book a session with the Extreme Academy surf school right on the beach.
![A person sits on a surfboard smiling at the camera in the sea at Watergate Bay](/media/hhjdkyxc/wavehunters-surf.jpg?rxy=0.49874686716791977,0.45390833993531804&width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133192120414670000)
![View of the Eden Project](/media/ddwkckdt/things-to-do-eden-project-cornwall.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133086570250770000)
Restaurants
Explore our top restaurant choices in north Cornwall, freshly caught seafood, alfresco dining and locally sourced produce.
![Summer in Zacry's with views over the sea](/media/ik1j1qe5/daytime-in-zacrys.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133090075480270000)
![Cycling Camel Trail Things To Do](/media/weqbzh4v/cycling-camel-trail-things-to-do.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133096061797770000)
Cycle trails
Woodlands and coast paths, traffic-free cycle routes all within a 30-minute drive.
Dog friendly beaches
Watergate Bay is dog-friendly all year round, but there are lots of other dog friendly beaches on the north coast of Cornwall.
![A golden retriever dog in the rockpool playing with its ball on Watergate Bay beach](/media/sykdcvur/dogs-golden-retriever-playing-on-the-beach.jpg?width=338&height=0&quality=70&rnd=133086616550430000)
Discover more
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Round up: Arts on the Beach 2024
Making waves at Watergate Bay, the second year of our two-day free family festival drew...
![Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Beach Loft View](/media/todj5iru/cloudy-bay-sauvignon-blanc-beach-loft-view.jpeg?width=342&height=192&quality=70&rnd=133646555516330000)
Meet Cloudy Bay
We caught up with Cloudy Bay to learn about their signature Sauvignon Blanc and its...
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Arts on the Beach 2024
Arts on the Beach is back for 2024, packed with some of last year’s favourites...
![Sea giant puppet (1)](/media/gh5jscqd/arts-on-the-beach-eko-the-puppet.jpg?width=342&height=192&quality=70&rnd=133396861698500000)
Meet Eko's creator, Johnny Autin
Meet the creator of Eko, a playful four-metre sea puppet set to roam the beach...
![Circo Rum Ba Ba The Whale. Inside 1](/media/hgumzoqu/circo-rum-ba-ba-the-whale-inside-1.jpg?width=342&height=192&quality=70&rnd=133571215805100000)
Line up for Arts on the Beach
A guide to our performances and workshops taking place over our Arts on the Beach...
![Mindfit Cornwall walk](/media/4ndffbsx/walking-3.jpg?width=342&height=192&quality=70&rnd=133558361921530000)
Walking for wellness
Find out how walking by the ocean, whether alone or side by side with a...