19 Fun Beach Activities for Kids & Families

Kelly R:  These flying rings are lightweight and comfortable to catch, and easier for kids to maneuver than a standard frisbee. They also float, making them a great choice for summertime water toys.

This is a set of handheld trampoline-like disks that are used to catch, bounce and throw balls up to 150 feet. They're versatile outdoor toys for kids that inspire inventive, active play, and boost hand-eye coordination.

Erin P.:  This is a fun, easy to learn backyard game that is great for children to play one-on-one or in teams. It breaks down and stores easily so it would be a good option to pack for camping as a family or a day at the beach!

Nancy L.:  Divide the family into teams and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun. This foldable, portable backyard game comes with two sets of three bean bags in different colors. Toss the bean bags into any one of the six holes and score as many points as you can.

Vanessa M.:  Have you seen teens and young adults playing Spikeball at the park lately? I have! It looks like a lot of fun! Spikeball is a 4 player game with rules similar to volleyball. Great for playing outside, inside, at the beach, wherever!

christadiserio:  For any kid who enjoys watching or playing tennis, they'll surely love badminton too. This is the perfect game for your child to play outdoors with you or a sibling. It's safe, will help develop hand-eye coordination, and will exhaust them all at the same time - phew! I grew up playing badminton with my dad and to this day, I still love it.

Erin P.:  These horseshoes are made with rubber, so they are easy to throw and aim compared to traditional metal horseshoes. Their soft design also makes them safe to use for kids and adults.

MG13:  One of the classic outdoor toys for kids that the whole family will love! This portable set has a PVC frame so it's light enough to take to the beach, park, or Grandma's house. Set up is fast and it can even be used indoors for a rainy day activity.

Alexandra F.:  Take a walk along the beach and look for the prettiest, most unique shells you can find.

Alexandra F.:  The beach is the perfect place to dig, build, and knock down sand creations for kids who love to play with toy trucks!

Alexandra F.:  My little kids love to stand in the shallow part of the water as the waves roll in, then race to try and reach the shore before the wave does. I love how this simple beach activity keeps them so entertained!

Alexandra F.:  My kids LOVE using grabbers, and picking up litter at the beach is really and truly one of their favorite beach activities - helping the environment is just a bonus. I've gotten grabbers on Amazon, at the dollar store, and at Costco, and they all seem to hold up about the same (which is not all that long with little one), so I suggest buying the cheapest you can find. The grabbers with a trigger rather than a squeeze handle seem easiest for little hands to use.

Alexandra F.:  For those who like to dig in the sand but not necessarily build anything with it, burying a friend or family member is a fun and easy beach activity for kids. You can even get creative with your project, turning them into a mermaid with a sandy fish tail, or anything else you can imagine.

Alexandra F.:  If your family likes to play dice games like Yardzee or Farkle, this set of five gigantic dice the size of your hand will add a fun twist to your family game nights. Made to be weather and water resistant, you can throw them around the yard, at the park, or for a fun beach activity.

Alexandra F.:  Easy to transport, set up and play, and you really can't beat the price for this giant game of yard pong from Five Below.