St Ives is a picturesque seaside town in Cornwall, England, known for its picturesque cobbled streets and coastal views. Named after St Ia, an Irish saint who is said to have arrived in the 5th century and originally a fishing village, significant for the pilchard trade, before becoming a popular tourist destination after the railway opened in 1887. St Ives rich history features must see historic sites; Smeaton’s Pier, St Eia Church, and Knill’s Monument.