Polzeath was a favourite haunt of poet laureate John Betjemen. He lived his last years in nearby Daymer Bay and is buried at St Enodoc's Church. In the distance, on the far side of the Camel Estuary is Stepper Point. To the right of the setting sun is Pentire Point.

Polzeath is a popular holiday resort with both families and surfers. The large beach is both wide and flat.