Does this coastline look familiar to you?
No, it's not the west coast of California; it's the west coast of England!
We've always thought that Cornwall is the UK's answer to California with its views,
beaches and surf culture - it reminds me of home.
This is a really popular place for Brits during the summer but it's really hard to know where
to start because it's such a big county.
But, we've done the planning for you so that you can live the Life of Reilly too, when
you get here.
Let's go!!
With surf, sea and sand like this, you'd be forgiven for thinking we're back in California.
It even has the same laid-back vibe and great food.
This is Cornwall!
It's on the most south westerly tip of England and has 400 miles of coastline.
It's about a five-hour drive from London so there aren't many Americans that make the
trip down but it's a great chance to explore a different part of the country and take in
some breathtaking landscapes.
The crashing ocean waves have formed beautiful bays and natural harbours, which means that
every beach you visit feels unique.
There's so much to see, whatever the weather, luckily.
That's why it's become a summer favourite for so many British families.
During this video, we'll be visiting the end of the land; an island castle, which you can
walk across the water to; and much more!
The drive down to Cornwall will take you past Stonehenge or Bath - you could visit both,
if you want to break up the journey.
We've already made a video about the Roman town of Bath, which you can check out here.
You can find some great AirBnB's, stylish hotels and lodgings but many holiday makers
will camp, which is a fraction of the cost.
We booked a tent pitch at Trevornick Holiday Park which has a pool restaurant and entertainment.
It's a short drive from Newquay, which is one of the most popular towns for people to
stay.
Newquay's normal population of 20,000 rises to 100,000 during the summer.
There are loads of things to do - and places to eat, whatever the weather.
After surviving a stormy night in the tent, we woke up to bright blue skies and hot sun
- a perfect time to hit Cornwall's famous beaches.
In the morning, we hiked down to Holywell Bay from our campsite.
The views were breathtaking.
The beach looks like something out of a pirate story and we weren't the only ones that thought
this.
The BBC's Poldark was filmed here - and all over Cornwall.
Not heard of Poldark?
Well, how about Game of Thrones?
The new prequel is being filmed here, too.
The Atlantic's waves are great for surfing but sometimes too strong.
When we went, this stretch was closed until the afternoon because it wasn't safe.
Check the surf reports if you don't want to be disappointed when you get here.
There was a little river to splash in - and caves to explore, so there's always something
to do.
Late morning, we jumped in the car and headed to the most famous surfing spot in Cornwall:
Fistral Beach.
Its walls of waves are internationally renowned - surf competitions are held here.
Newquay town centre has its own beach.
It's very popular for this reason but the sands, local cafes and restaurants will satisfy
everyone.
On the other side of the island house are three more beaches.
And, a short drive away is Watergate Bay, which we love.
Its' wide open beach makes it safe for the little ones and there are some great places
to eat and drink after a day in the water.
It's also the place where first time boarders head.
The sea's almost too busy with newbies!
You can book a lesson or just hire wetsuits and surfboards yourself and head out into
the waves.
There are too many amazing beaches in Cornwall to mention in one video - these will get you
started.
But, if you want to find somewhere unique there are loads of small caves and hidden
gems if you google "secret beaches."
Post your favourites in the comments below.
"Woah!!
Flooded!!"
So, as it's a bit of a washout, we wanted to get out of the tent and do something.
So, we thought "what better than a bit of a road trip?"
So, we're gonna go through a few different places, down to Land's End and a few stops
that you might choose to do on the way.
And, hopefully, it won't be as rainy for you.
Timings can be tough in Cornwall because the winding roads can turn a 30-mile trip into
a long one-hour drive.
That happened to us when we were driving to the quaint, coastal town of Marazion.
As picturesque as it is, it's famous for one thing:
St Michael's Mount.
It was built in the 1100s.
Lots of stories have been written here about mermaids and pirates but everyone knows pirates
aren't real and mermaids are definitely real!
Now, this is somewhere where you really will have to plan your trip!
A quarter of a mile out to see there is St Michael's Mount.
As you can see, it's impassable at the moment because of the water but, for four hours of
the day, a causeway appears through the water and you actually walk the way through because
it's the tidal island.
So, look on the website, find out the times that you can go along and when you can't.
Unfortunately, they've been closed the whole week we're down here so we can't take you
across and show you.
But, we're definitely going to come another time and hopefully you can make it here yourselves.
We had a picnic lunch on the beach and headed on to Land's End.
We've got water this side.
We've got water that side of us and water in front of us.
I think we're coming to the end of the land!
Growing up, Land's End felt like it was only famous for one thing: getting a photo taken
next to the Land's End sign.
It's now got many more modern attractions to satisfy the thousands of tourists who flock
here every day.
You can keep it real though by walking past these end-of-pier attractions to take a hike-
or a casual stroll - around cliff edge views that money can't buy.
Land's End is the most south-westerly tip of England so it feels like the edge of the
world.
If you've got kids, there's an adventure playground on the left hand side of the touristy bit,
which won't cost a penny.
We spent two hours at Land's End but you could easily spend more, or less, if you wanted.
Don't forget to have your picture taken at the sign before you leave.
Expect a big line for it.
We love our photo though.
We jumped back in the car and headed to St Ives - a 15 mile drive which took...45 minutes!!
It has a famous fishing harbour, cobbled streets and another great beach for surfing.
You could even go on a boat tour and go seal watching.
It's no surprise that a picture-perfect town like this has become an art capital of the
world.
It boasts scores of galleries and even the national Tate, with its famous exhibitions.
It gets really busy at dinner time so you might want to book ahead - or be prepared
to eat fish and chips, while looking out to sea.
We got lucky and ate in The Balcony which was really well priced and had a sea view.
This was another point where it felt just like California!
The kids slept in the car, as we drove the 45 minutes back to Newquay.
The next day was a washout.
Luckily there are loads of wet weather attractions around.
Well, this is England - we're always ready for the rain!
There is a zoo in Newquay but we decided to keep the water theme going and go to the aquarium,
which is right on the seafront.
"We're not too big, so it's not like you have to spend all day here so if it's a bit of
a wet morning you can always come in the morning and then if it brightens up in the afternoon
you can go up and enjoy the beach, which is literally just outside.
"And, it's just sometimes nice to do something a bit different when you're on holiday.
"Most of the things in Cornwall are outside so, at least, you can shelter in here when
it's raining and horrible."
California is famous for its craft beer and great food.
There are some amazing restaurants around the county - Gordon Ramsay wouldn't buy a
holiday home here if it didn't!
Speaking of great food and drink, check out Lost Brewing Company, in Newquay.
They're a new micro-brewery created by two brothers, in 2018.
"It started by brewing in the garden, giving beers to friends, and then moved on from there!
"The original plan was to just start selling beers, low-key, and then basically my brother
just said this place has come up and it's perfect.
"So, we thought let's go for it!
"We're doing it backwards but it's been great feedback so far, yeah.
"We just want to keep it going, that's the main thing."
Big brother, Daniel, has worked in hospitality for years so knows how to make a mean burger!
Oh my God, these fries are amazing - you have to try one!
You can always tell a good place by good fries!
We had a much better night's sleep, last night, didn't we Jude?
Because: there was no storm!
On our last day, we'd heard good things about Fowey.
It's another small bay with a steep valley around it.
England is well known for its small streets but these were tough for me.
It's best to park up in the public car park and walk down into the town.
It's steep, so perhaps not for everyone.
The views are amazing.
It feels like you've stepped back in time!
We spent too much time in Fowey that we didn't get to our next place until late.
The Eden Project is a unique attraction - not just because of its unique roof designs - but,
it's also home to the largest indoor rainforest in the world.
The Eden Project is great for a rainy day but it doesn't have that adrenaline rush that
some kids might be craving.
But, next door, is Hang Loose, which has the longest and fastest zip line in England!
That was good fun.
It is really good fun.
Oh, I was not scared - I was not scared!!!
We've literally shown you just a small part of what Cornwall has to offer but we hope
it gives you some ideas for your trip.
We're going to have to come back to explore more.
Until then, where are you going to go next with us?
Pick a video!