19.03.2026 Local Area Beaches Days Out
Stretching along the mouth of the Camel Estuary, Daymer Bay beach is truly stunning. Lying slightly off the well-beaten track, it offers a more secluded feel than its local counterparts and has been popular with families for generations. In fact, it is one of those places where families visit year after year, picnicking on the very sands that their great grandparents once did.
It is this sense of nostalgia which makes Daymer Bay beach one of our favourite secret spots. There is something very ‘Famous Five-esque’ about the gently sloping shores, shallow, gentle waters and sheltered sand dunes.
At low tide, the golden sands stretch along the estuary to Rock. Take a stroll along or venture up Brea Hill for breathtaking views along the Camel Estuary and out to the infamous ‘Doom Bar’. This notorious sandbar lies just beneath the waves and has caused numerous shipwrecks. There is even a local ale named after it which we highly recommend sampling during your stay!
Tucked into the rolling dunes behind Daymer Bay beach is St Enodoc Church which was once completely buried in sand. Built in the 12th Century, the shifting sand dunes began to submerge the church during the 16th Century and by the 19th Century, it was buried so deep in sand that access was only possible through the roof.
Restoration work began in 1863, led by JP St Aubyn who restored the church to its former glory. Astonishingly pretty, St Enodoc Church drew the affection of Sir John Betjeman who owned a home nearby and, in 1984, chose the church as his final resting place.
With incredible views, sheltered swimming waters, rockpool and soft sands, Daymer Bay beach is a local highlight. Dog friendly all year round it’s a great place for a bracing winter walk or to while away a balmy summer’s day.
With a car park, toilets and easy access onto the gently sloping sands, it's one of our top secret spots.