Newquay has countless attractions for children and adults including shopping, beach activities, festivals and purpose-built amusements. The following is just a selection of things to do in the town. The Blue Reef Aquarium stands on Towan beachfront. It houses a wide variety of fish both native and tropical in over 30 displays. Walk through the tunnel to marvel at the 250,000 litre tropical reef section and don't miss seeing the sharks or the giant octopus.

Newquay Zoo is open all year and houses a variety of animals from Connie the African lion to a family of otters. It is set in Trenance Gardens which also houses a boating lake, crazy golf, tennis courts, the Little Western Railway and a tea room. Next to the zoo is Waterworld, a leisure complex with gym, fitness studios, swimming pool and a fun pool with a 60 metre flume. Newquay comes alive with light and laughter on summer nights. There are bars and clubs galore, catering for all budgets and musical tastes. New Year is legendary, a three-day fancy dress party which sees people from all over the country dancing in the streets.

Summer in Newquay sees various music festivals, gigs and events such as the Run to the Sun car festival. Over ten thousand people visited Run to the Sun in 2005, making it the biggest festival in the South West. For a more peaceful experience, just a short bus-ride from Newquay is Trerice, a secluded Elizabethan manor house built by the Arundell family in 1572. Dairyland, also just outside of Newquay, is open rain or shine; children can pet the animals and watch the realities of a working farm. Close by is the beautiful village of St Newlyn East where the Lappa Valley Steam Railway begins its mile-long journey to the East Wheal Rose park and you can enjoy more train rides, boating, crazy golf, a maze, children's play area and woodland walks.

This vibrant Town has some great hotels and guest accommodation as well serving the requirements of those preferring self catering accommodation. It’s a vibrant energetic town that offers the tourist a wealth of good beaches, shops, activities and nightlife. So do come and explore the beauties of this picturesque place.