There is a cafe type place with outdoor seating overlooking the beach and as you walk towards it from the train station there are seats along there where you could sit but because of its orientation and time of year some may be in the shade? Unsure about deckchairs.

Hello, Hayle has its own train station - passengers can arrive directly from Paddington Station. The train you see from Porthminster Beach travels along the coast from St. Ives to St. Erth Train Station. Then across platform connect one stop to Hayle :)

You can hire SUPs and sit on top kayaks - not sure on pricing.

Sorry but cannot advise on this perhaps you should contact the tourist information bureau

5 mins max

During summer months NO There is a maximum £1000 fine I think they are allowed October to March but these are only approx Dogs not allowed in summer on any St Ives beaches. Having said that there is a very small beach next to harbour wall where dogs seem to be allowed to play. As far as I know it does not have a name and is not used by anyone except dog owners. It is very small with access to the sea.

Yes you can right from the shop at the beach, next to cafe

The nearest beach is the station car park that’s usually full, the one we use would be too far away, you could park carbis bay then get a train in if your not staying in st Ives sorry if not much help.

Not really it would be better on Porthmeor