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Fun Beach Activities for Kids

Nothing beats heading out to the beach on a warm summer day! With the kids in tow, it’s always a good idea to plan some fun beach activities. Everyone love to make sandcastles, play in the surf and search for seashells. But for your next beach outing, how about a few out of the ordinary ideas to kick up your fun-in-the-sun? Try something a little different to add to your beach ‘bucket list‘.

14 Fun Beach Activities for Kids.  Looking for something different to do at the beach?

14 Different Things to do at the Beach with Kids

Teaching Moments

Make a Temporary Sundial
A bright sunny day at the beach is the perfect place to learn how a sundial tells time. Find items at the beach. Source: BioEd Online

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Make a Sundial

… Or make a make a Sundial from a paper plate

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Make a Sundial

Sand Volcano
You’ll need to bring a few items to the beach for this one, but it looks like lots of fun – and who cares how messy it is – you’re at the beach. Source: Growing a Jeweled Rose

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Sand Volcano

Catch Sand Crabs at the Beach
Ever wonder how to find these little critters? Here are the step by step instructions for finding their tracks and digging them up. Source: WikiHow

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Catch Sand Crabs

Bring Home Beach Memories

Make Hand prints and Footprints
Make replicas of your hands, feet or both. Create a mold in the sand then fill with plaster of Paris. Source: Beauty and Bedlam

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Make Hand Print and Footprints in the Sand

… Or a Treasure Tile
Collect odds and ends from the beach to create a lasting sculpture. Source: The Boy and Me

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Collecting Beach Treasures

Sand Candle
Either use free-form or a specific design for your candle. For a short visit to the beach, be sure not to make your candle too big – it needs time to harden. Source: Child Central Station

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Make a Freeform Sand Candle

Take a Holiday Photo
I know it’s a little early to think about this – but bring a prop or two and you’ve got it done. This is the perfect spot to take a fun family photo that can be used for your holiday greetings. See more on Best Beach Photos from AboutOrlando.com.

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Take a Holiday Photo

Fun and Games

Pack an inflatable pool
This is a great idea for young children! Provide safe fun for the little ones at the beach by bringing a blow up pool for them to play in. You will be able to relax a little while they play in the water of the pool. Source: YoungHouseLove

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Use an Inflatable Pool

Set up for the Family Olympics
Be sure to bring awards for the winners. Source: A Small Snipet

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Playing Games

Skee-Ball on the Beach
Use the sand to set up this fun arcade game. Source: Life with Leo

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Sand Skee-Ball

Bury Mom, Dad, Brother or Sister in the sand as a beach mermaid
Everyone can participate in this activity. Create a mermaid tail for a fun photo.

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Buried in the Sand

Sand Drizzle Sculptures
We used to do this as kids – it is much more fun than making perfectly formed castles. Make it a game to see who can make the tallest sand sculpture. Source: Still Playing School

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Sand Drizzle Sculpture

Go Fly a Kite
Why not, there is plenty of room to run and you won’t find any trees in the way. The beach is the perfect place to fly a kite.

Fun Beach Activities with Kids Go Fly a Kite

About Theresa Johnston

Activities For Kids has been an on-going passion of mine since 1998. I'm a long-time Orlando resident and huge Disney Fan! Prior guide for About.com and current editor for AboutOrlando.com. I hope you enjoy the crafts, recipes and ideas that you find here.