Perranuthnoe beach is located on the south coast around a mile to the east of Marazion, with fine views of Cornwall's jewel, St Michael's Mount. At low tide Perranuthnoe is a sandy beach with some shingle and at high tide the beach is mostly claimed by the sea. The beach is a popular one with surfers. 

Known by locals as Perran Sands, the beach can be confused with the beach of the same name at Perranporth on the north coast.

Lifeguard cover from the 10th of July until the 5th of September (2021).

Access - from car park is via steps or a slip way.