101 Best beach activities for kids and all the family

Beach activities are fun. Thanks to beaches, that provide the biggest ever sand- box, so many beach activities for kids and all the family. When you hear the word “beach” straight away you are thinking about swimming or sunbathing, but  beach offers an ideal wide space for countless beach activities for kids that are family approved. No matter what’s your age, you are heading to the beach with your relatives, friends or family, you’ll find tons of beach activities and things to do on every beach.

Sand and water are a combination that invite free play and will trigger most kids’ creativity and imaginations to make unbeatable and fabulous games and activities.

Beach time is a time outside,

kids enjoy beach activities

a perfect family day out, that strengthens family bond.

Your kids can enjoy endless beach activities.

What activities do you do at the beach?

If you are looking for an inspiration for things to do at the beach,

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we have got you an amazing list of all the best family approved activities. They are so much fun and it will cost very little. All you need is just some basic supplies.

Now, with our top beach activities all you need is a good day.

There are so many fabulous beaches in Dublin! And they are so close to us and easily accessible.

Check out our list of things to do at the beach and pay a visit. Let your kid’s imagination and creativity shine. It’s fun time that brings everybody together!

Here is the list of

Here are 101 Best beach activities  for kids and all the family:

1. The unbeatable digging in the sand
   

   one of the beach activities build sand castle

Let your child dig a hole and see how far they can go

2. Build sand castles

Let your child experiment, create and use their imagination

3. Mini golf

All you need is just a set of clubs and balls

4. Fly a kite

You can purchase it in a store or do it yourself

5. Bubble blowing

A beach provides us a wonderfully wide space to blow and chase big and small bubbles

6. Tug of war

If you don’t have a skipping rope, tie a few towels together and make two teams

7. Build an inukshuk

Use stones of different sizes and build your own landmark

8. Become a sand mermaid

It’s a perfect place to do it; yes, you’ll get sandy, but that’s the part of the fun, plus you’re at the beach

9. Picasso in the sand

use sticks, hands or rocks and draw a picture, a word, or just letters in the sand. You can also use treasures collected on the beach to make your stunning drawing.

10. Beach bowling

If you have smaller kids, let them line up closer to the pins

11. Beach volleyball

Some beaches have nets set up you can use a beach ball and a towel as substitutes

12. Sand hopscotch

Use a stick or rock to draw a grid on the sand and let your kids play this popular game on the beach

13. Jump rope 

your children will develop jumping skills

14. Sand prints

Make a beach trip memorable by making some sand prints

15. Bocce ball

target is thrown on the sand and players then throw their balls trying to get as close to the target as possible

16. Sundial

Teach the kids how to tell time using DIY sundial. Use a stick and rocks to make your own

17. Make a seashell fish

Collect some seashells and create some art

18. Build a tent

Use towels and beach chars

19. Make stack pebbles

Such a fun activity; who has got the highest

20. Play beach tic-tac-toe

Use rocks, pebbles or seashells

21. Sand volcano

Use sand and sea mouse

22. Long jump

Who can jump the furthest

23. Create photo illusions

get creative -you’ll have fun, plus you’ll make memories

24. Watch the sunset
    

    sunset in dublin

beach sunsets are unbeatable

25. Play a treasure hunt

hide objects in the sand around you, leave hints on cards and make your kids/parents start looking

26. Bring our board games

chess, backgammon, snakes etc

27. Start water gun fights

what a fun game on a warm day

28. Bring a mini inflatable pool

and enjoy it at the beach

29. Kick, jump, stomp and splash in the water

Do it together for more fun

30. Make a summer version of a snowman: a sandman

You’ll just need a bucket

31. Go for a walk
    

    family goes for a walk at the beach

And enjoy the stunning views

32. Pass the water

fill the empty glass with the water for person behind you

33. Bird watching

Look up, and see if you find any

34. Find the shapes in the clouds

Lie back on your towel and look for shapes in the clouds

35. Collect rocks for painting at home
36. Bury your kids’ hands or feet

Or let your child bury yours

37. Watch the stunning sunset/sunrise

The beach sunsets and sunrises are unbeatable

38. Make “beach in the jar”

Use all the beach treasure: sand, rocks, glass, pebbles and seashells

39. Go for a swim

Keep an eye on your kids

40. Imaginative play

Make up your own game and rules

41. Count the planes, birds, ships
42. Shapes in the sand

Use cookie cutters or stampers

43. Run from the waves
    

    seashells provide lots of beach activities

get to the waves and run back and try not to get wet

44. Go on an active adventure

climb on rocks, jump off sand dunes

45. Go boating

sail boat, kayak etc

46. Take a nap

Or just close your eyes and rest

47. Demonstrate buoyancy

suits If the water is smooth

48. Stamp the sand

Use shells, buckets, hands, sticks or feet

49. Engage in child-led play

Make them feel special

50. Demonstrate how suction works

turn a cup filled with water and sand upside down

51. Build your toddlers vocabulary

Identify the objects around you: ships, sea, toys, birds

That’s not all. We are only half way.

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More beach activities for kids

Keep reading on for more ideas and tips.

52. Play frisbee
    

    sunset at beach in Dublin

53. Throw the ball in to the bucket
54. Make seashell crafts
55. Identify sea creatures at the beach
56. Make a drizzle castle
57. Pick up trash
58. Go skim boarding
59. Read a book
60. Exercise
61. Play a badminton
62. Run along the beach
63. Have a picnic
64. Go surfing

and .. more fun things to do with kids at the beach

65. Build a moat
66. Make a seaweed art
67. Jump over waves
68. Go sailing
69. Play a blanket bounce
70. Make sand angels
71. Play beached-themed charades
72. Make seashell necklaces
73. Reward the best “find”
74. Jump over towels
75. Soccer with a beach ball
76. Make a pond
77. Use a frame and create an artistic photo
78. Design a sand labyrinth
79. Explore rock pools
80. Practice drawing skills
81. Sing a song
82. Collect items & have your child count them
83. Enjoy the view and Relax
84. jump over buckets
85. play a kickball
86. Color a picture
87. learn your kids to swim
88. Play tag or chase
89. make a friend
90. Play Rounders
91. Learn to skim stones
92. Toss a beach ball around
93. Do cartwheels in the sand
94. Seashell decorations
95. Make a sailing boat
96. Sort shell
97. Pebble rainbow
98. Create collage art
99. Make seashell photo frames
100. Play Seashell matching
101. Make a pool noddle boat

101 beach activities for kids

Those are the most popular and best beach activities

What do I need to take to the beach?

What to bring to the beach it depends on what are you going to do at the beach. Are you are going to have fun, get tanned, if you’ re taking kids, the age of the kids and so on.

But here is a list of the main beach essentials:

• Sunglasses
• blanket
• towels
• hats
• sun shelters
• sunscreen
• some food
• water
• beach toys
• extra set of clothes for the little ones

Thrilling and endless activities for all the family, historical ruins, the sun, the views, and the crystal blue water await…

Now, that you have read a list of the top activities at the beach, pick the best beach and pack your bags. Make a brilliant day of it and have fun!

The beach is the biggest sand box on the planet. It provides us with so many awesome kids and all the family activities.

Click here to see the list of all beaches in Ireland

enjoy beach time and beach activities

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