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However, for those who love top notch food and Michelin-starred dining, then you're in for a treat. Prior to my visit, I was staying in a holiday cottage in a tiny nearby village called Rock.
Padstow is less than a 40 minute car journey - and one sunny morning we decide to head over for a day trip. Away from the hordes of tourists milling around Penzance, Padstow is making a name for itself with a host of restaurants owned by Rick Stein.
He also has several eateries dotted around Cornwall to add to his food empire. In Padstow he owns The Seafood Restaurant, Rick Stein's Cafe and also Stein's Fish and Chips.
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