Along the coastal path heading east is Carbis Bay, a privately-owned but opened to the public, Blue Flag Award-winning beach. Also accessible by train via the St Ives branch line, this protected, tranquil beach has a prestigious hotel with luxury spa centre and beachfront restaurant, café and bar facilities. Carbis Bay also has excellent kayaking, canoeing and watersports equipment for rent as well as boat tours. On the main road up the hill, Carbis Bay has a parade of shops including a barber shop, hairdresser, chemist and mini supermarket.