Over the years, I’ve come up with a lot of fun activities that I do with my kids when we’re at the beach. Some work better than others, and some are seasonal, but most of them have stood the test of time and were fun for my kids even when they were younger.
The problem is that there just aren’t enough hours in our days to do everything on our list! Sigh. I’m trying to plan ahead and get it done before we get there, but I know that’s never going to work either. It’s a losing battle. But it sure is something to strive for!
Here is a list of 50 Fun Things to do at the Beach so you too can have great memories of fun times with your family at the beach and make it a tradition that you look forward to every year!
With the summer approaching, you may be looking for fun things to do at the beach. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, it can be hard to find things to do when you visit. The last thing anyone wants is to spend the whole day in the sun doing nothing!
Here are 50 fun activities for all ages. They’re sorted into different categories so everyone can find something they’ll enjoy. You’ll have plenty of time to relax and play too!
Fun Things to Do at the Beach for All Ages
Activities for Toddlers
The beach is the best place for chalk art. You can use all your creativity to draw any object you want on the beach and make it amazing.
You can draw your favorite cartoon character or your favorite idol, or you can draw some funny characters which will make everyone laugh.
The beach is a big canvas, so there is enough space for your creativity, and also it is a great place to spend time with your friends and family. Have fun!
Now that summer is here and the kids are off school, you might want to consider taking them to the beach. The great thing about the beach is that there is so much to do there. You can swim, play in water, build sand castles and even create art with chalk.
1. Pick up one grain of sand at a time and examine it closely for 10 minutes.
2. Lay out a towel in the shape of a bunny. Examine it for patterns.
3. Walk slowly through the water, kicking your legs and arms like a swimmer.
4. Look for interesting sea creatures, then name them and write their names on the sand with your finger.
5. Try to balance a shell or rock on your head while you walk through the water.
6. Watch someone else doing any of these things, then ask them why they’re doing it or what’s fun about it; listen to their answer and then decide whether to follow their example or not.*
The best way to learn how to draw is to learn how to paint. Painting is a very simple process of putting paint on a surface in order to create an image.
First you take a brush or a piece of cloth and dip it in a container with paint. Then you put the brush on the surface (canvas, wood panel, paper, etc.) and move the brush in such a way that the paint flows on the surface following certain patterns that your mind had previously decided are representative of the image you want to create. Then you take away your hand and there you have it: an image!
The process is quite simple but, as with all skills, practice is needed in order for you to draw with dexterity and control.
Chalk art is a form of street art and one of the most common forms of graffiti. Chalk artists use chalk pastels to draw on sidewalks or other urban surfaces. However, chalk artists use non-permanent chalk because it will easily wash away in the rain.
While much street art is considered vandalism and illegal, chalk art is often allowed because it is not permanent. As a result, chalk art has become a popular form of expression for both professional artists and novices.
Chalk artists have become increasingly common around the world as more people are seen in urban settings with sidewalk chalk at their disposal. The use of sidewalk chalk also allows for temporary works that may be washed away by rain, as well as works that are easily removed by city maintenance crews.
