Cornish Pasties: The definitive local food souvenir - look for the Cornish Pasty Association's protected geographical indication mark for an authentic recipe, sold at bakeries throughout the county.
Local Art & Crafts: St Ives' galleries sell everything from major gallery pieces to affordable prints and ceramics reflecting the town's century-long artistic tradition.
Cornish Sea Salt & Clotted Cream: Regional food products including hand-harvested sea salt and clotted cream (essential for a proper Cornish cream tea, spread on scones before jam).
Serpentine Stone Items: Polished green-veined serpentine rock, quarried on the Lizard Peninsula, carved into bowls, jewelry, and ornaments - a distinctly local craft.
Farmers' Markets: Truro and Falmouth host regular markets with fresh local produce, cheese, and baked goods.
Independent Galleries: St Ives' Downalong district and Falmouth's high street have the highest concentration of artist-run shops.
Farm Shops: Roadside farm shops across Cornwall sell excellent local produce, jams, and clotted cream, often at better value than tourist-area shops.