Warm seas, quiet beaches, better prices and dogs back on the sand — autumn is Cornwall's best-kept secret.
The sea is at its warmest
After a summer of sunshine, the sea is warmest in September and early October.
Quieter beaches and better value
Once the school holidays end, beaches empty and prices fall.
Dogs are back on the beach
Seasonal dog restrictions lift on 1 October on many beaches.
Festivals and food
Food festivals in Falmouth and Padstow, oyster festivals and the St Ives September Festival keep the calendar busy.
