Tregardock is a surf beach similar to Trebarwith but access is by footpath only. There are beautiful views on the walk down over Port Isaac Bay and nice wildflowers. Swallows nest in the barn at the top of the footpath and can be seen swooping to catch flies. Due to the fair walk down and tide-worn steps at the bottom it's not suitable for young children or anyone not comfortable clambering down rocks. The path at the top can get very muddy if it has rained recently (though a drier path forks off to the right and you can walk up along the side of one of the fields for some of the way down).
There is no beach at high tide at Tregardock. As the tide goes out several small beaches merge into a single strech of sand. The largest part of the beach is on the left and this gets cut off when the tide comes in, so check the tide times carefully and don't get stranded when the tide comes in!
As it's a bit off the beaten track, not that many tourists go to Tregardock, so in the Summer it's guaranteed to be pretty quiet on the beach. However parking is very limited along the road (space for at most about 20 cars) so it's best to get there early if possible in the busiest parts of the Summer.
Directions
Take the B3314 through Delabole. Take the right turning to Treligga (NB. not Treligga Downs) just past the left turning to St Teath. Take second left off the Treligga road signposted to Caragon. Park along the road near the farm.