Best beaches in Lizard

3 ranked beaches in Lizard, Cornwall

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Lizard

1
Housel Bay
Small cove near Lizard Point with dramatic headland scenery and low crowd levels.
7.0
2
Kennack Sands
Popular family beach on the Lizard with sand, rocks, and strong local recognition.
7.0
3
Kynance Cove
One of Cornwall's most photographed coves, with rock stacks, serpentine cliffs, and turquoise water.
7.0

What makes Lizard's beaches stand out?

Lizard sits in Cornwall, United Kingdom and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Lizard or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.