25 Fun Things to Do at the Beach
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It's summertime and for many people that means hitting the local beach. If you think that spending time at the beach is limited to just swimming, you have a lot to learn. There are tons of other great activities that can be enjoyed on the beach.
Here are some of the most fun things that you can do at the beach besides just going swimming:
- 1. Bonfire parties. Where fires are allowed on the beach, it's great to hold huge parties where people come to play music, dance, roast marshmallows and just have a great time.
- 2. Look for dolphins. Many beaches throughout the world offer the chance to see dolphins right from the shore if you know what you're looking for and when to look.
- 3. Write messages in the sand. You can write them big or small, say anything that you want and then take a picture that will last forever. These pictures can be made into unique postcards to send to the folks back home.
- 4. Play at the boardwalk. Many beaches have boardwalks where you can play arcade games, ride rollercoasters, eat fair food and enjoy free summer concerts on the sand.
- 5. Picnic. There are always a lot of food vendors near popular beaches but sometimes it's nice to pack yourself a really nice picnic with fancy cheeses and luscious fruits and to go indulge in at the beach.
- 6. Frisbee. This is a classic beach game and it is one that people never get tired of enjoying together. There are more advanced versions like Frisbee golf, extreme Frisbee and Aerobie but the old version will do just fine.
- 7. Hiking. Many beaches offer nearby trails where you can hike to or from the water. This offers great exercise and the water is great for cooling down after the hike,
- 8. Fishing. It's one of the most relaxing things that you can do at the beach and something people have been doing here for centuries.
- 9. Read magazines. A beach vacation is supposed to be completely relaxing. Park yourself under a shade umbrella, catch a few rays and read some magazines or a cheap novel.
- 10. Build a sandcastle. From the simplest design to the most elaborate, sandcastles help you pass the time at the beach while doing something really creative and fun.
- 11. Look for seashells. You can troll the beach looking for seashells and colored glass. Take the best ones home with you and make jewelry or art with them so that you can always remember the fun that you had at the beach.
- 12. Go windowshopping in the little seaside shops. The majority of beaches are located at beach towns. These towns typically have a bunch of little stores set up along the beach. Spend some time browsing when you're ready to get out of the sun.
- 13. Surfing. Or any other type of water sport such as kayaking, jet ski racing, waterskiing or kitesurfing. Get out on the water and really have yourself an adventure instead of just being lazy!
- 14. Go topless. There's something really brave about getting naked in public. It's an experience that can make you feel courageous and bold and one that should be tried at least once. Of course, you have to make sure that you're doing this at a nude beach otherwise you're going to get into some serious trouble!
- 15. Hula hoop. Or play catch. Or jump rope. Or fly a kite. Engage in some sort of child's play when you are at the beach using cheap toys that you can pick up at a nearby store. This will bring back some of the wonder of what it was like to go to the beach as a kid.
- 16. Write poetry. The beach has been inspiring poems and songs for centuries so you might as well join the tribe of people who like to write when they're by the water. Starting that novel you've always wanted to write or simply keeping a diary of the trip are other creative writing options at the beach.
- 17. Meet people. Beaches are filled with people so there's no reason that you can't make new friends. Games on the sand - like volleyball - make this easy but there are lots of ways to meet people at the beach.
- 18. Take photographs. The beach is a great place for getting good photos and those photos will be a great memory to take back from the trip. Wander along with your digital camera and see what there is to see.
- 19. Search for historic sites. Many beaches are located near places of historic importance which are marked with monuments or signs. You can find these in the most unexpected of places if you keep your eyes open. Military batteries on the water, historic lighthouses and places where battles once took place are all things that you can keep an eye out for.
- 20. Catch up on phone calls. With cell phones working almost everywhere these days, you should have no problem getting connected to others at the beach. It's a great place to catch up on phone calls while getting a tan - and you can make everyone you talk to jealous because of where you are!
- 21. Look for little critters. Most people who go looking for animals at the beach are looking for whales or seals or dolphins. Turn your focus to the little critters like the crabs and birds and jellyfish. Spend the day seeing how many different animals you can count.
- 22. Watch the sunset. This is one of the favorite things that people often do at the beach because it is such a sight to see.
- 23. Celebrate a holiday or special occasion. People often go to the beach to watch Fourth of July fireworks or to celebrate a honeymoon.
- 24. Daydream. You're sitting around at the beach with no commitments and nothing demand your attention and that's a great time to just hang out and daydream a little bit. Envision what you want your life to look like in five or ten years, where you wish you could travel or what you would do if you won the lottery.
- 25. Relax. You don't have to daydream or take pictures or do anything at all. You can just sit there and relax. You're on vacation after all!
Of course, the truth of the matter is that going to the beach is usually fun no matter what you do there because you're getting away from real life and enjoying a scenic travel destination. It's just nice to know that there are plenty of things to do besides suntan and swim while you're there!
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This is a great hub - some fantastic ideas - thanks! :)
Relaxing at the beach is pretty cool thing to do! It relieves stress all day long..
The beach can be a great summer day get away or longer, during the winter months i thinka about a little beach in Cuba we went to some years back, it was magnificent. great tips here.
great ideas on how to make your stay in the bearch more fun.
Thanks for all the wonderful tips. :)
These sound like fun! Too bad I don't live anywhere near a beach :(
Excellent ideas. I would also like to add: Befriend local birds. I shared my experience on http://notsorandom.wordpress.com/2008/07/27/my-bir
An unforgettable moment XD
Have a long walk along the shore, is excellent for circulation plus you can "check up" on any handsome boys ;)
Very nice hub! I love writing messages in the sand although my friends seem to think it's a silly thing to do.
There are so many awesome things to do at the beach. I love watching for dolphins and throwing frisbee as you have said. Makes me want to go to the beach right now!
Good hub. I live in the Daytona Beach area and love it. I like to just relax and write when I am at the beach. The ound of the waves and the birds walking around gives me inspiration. My son also enjoys going there to sit and write. It is a special place like no other.
I like the ideas.My favorite beach activity is the Human Rubberband. Four people run back and forth inside a giant rubber band. Fun to play and watch.
You have a nice list of things to do, I like treasure hunting!
Your #1 is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! Bonfire Beach Parties are super fun!
nice topic. We can practice that when we go to the beach. Of course, my family will glad to do this. Complete information. thanks
skimboarding is another fun thing to do!
skimboarding is another fun thing to do!
great hub! thanks for sharing...what about a beach wedding?:)
If you love the beach and the sea and are up for something a little more exciting, come and have a go at kitesurfing, its awesome. Here is our kitesurf school in the UK near London and Brighton.
"2. Look for dolphins. Many beaches throughout the world offer the chance to see dolphins right from the sure if you know what you're looking for and when to look."
Right from the SURE?! are you kidding me!!
I love the beach! I'll be sure to put some of your ideas to use!
You can always play a game of half rubber which was created as a beach game in South Carolina. I played this years ago and it is a blast.
I get bored at the beach, so this is a useful list for me. Sitting out is the last thing I like to do there. Very good hub.
I always like playing a game called "Tip it" with the frisbee. Two teams, one team throws a good throw towards the middle of the other team. Teams tip the frisbee with their feet, hands, and head for points (3, 1, and 5 respectively). String together combos for bigger points. Play to 15 or 21 points per game.
Good hub, but I can't believe you missed volleyball!
love the ideas, :) ill deffenatly use them!
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you forgot bocci ball, drinking, and rock stacking (very peaceful)
Very nice article :) Thanks!
Don't forget people watching especially for men. If you see a man reading on the beach, 9 of 10 time is a disguise. He is actually doing some major people watching :)
I just found this relaxing hub! I especially like the idea about daydreaming. It's something that most of us get little time to do, yet it's often when we step back a little that those "Eureka moments" come along. The beach is perfect for a little daydreaming!
You have a great sensibility. Thanks for the beach suggestions.
Great thing to do at the beach! Maybe doing survivor style activities!
Relaxing at the beach is my favorite thing to do!
I always love rolling around in the sand
I am glad you included 'relax'. It only takes a couple of minutes at the beach for the sound of the crashing surf to melt away life's stresses.
kitesurfing is definately a sport to take up :-) great fun if you go to a windy place!
Great suggestions!
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...wow cool and fun! I like these ideas except for the "go topless" hahaha! I will be in trouble if ever esp. here in the Philippines, the police might caught me--public scandal..haha! thank you for sharing your ideas ma'am! :)
This is one of those truly fantastic hubs.
Wow I can't wait till I do all of this haha :)
Wonderful suggestions! Thanks for sharing.
there are a lot of things that you can do with the beach. but the best way is to relax!
Great ideas!
It is almost end of the summer from where I am from but this is certainly going in my list to do.
When living at the beach we tend to forget there is so many fun things to do. Thanx for reminding us. Great hub.
well i wish i could use those ideas but i can't since it is cold too cold to go to the beack.like cresent beach me and my friends wenton friday with our school holy was that freakin cold
I simply love the sea animals! The sand between my toes! Oh, I adore beaches! What a delight!
I really like to bring my dog to the beach
I go to the beach to clear, or to clutter my head, mostly during the week when it's less crowded. Bonfires are great, but in California, it's freezing at night at the beach, it has to be a big fire. But way fun.
These are the most mind-numbingly OBVIOUS suggestions. My husband and I got a great laugh over this article. We were expecting something a little more enlightening and creative.
Thx now i am not bored at the bech
Beach is so relaxing. Good for destressing
Relaxing and enjoying in Beach is very good hobby
thx for help :)
i admire your 25 fun things to do at the beach, where is swimming?
nice
This didn't help at all.
There are more unique things to do at the beach than this.
Its got to be kitesurfing every time. Its easy to learn and you will never get bored of it.
www.airtimekitesurfing.com
A great list of things to do at the beach. As a Florida native, many of these are important criteria to do as much as possible. The beach is a great place to have fun.
we had a warm week this winter, and my kids spent the entire weekend building forts out of driftwood. It was great:)
Hmm what about like swiming? lol
Always wanted to make love on the beach ... maybe one day.
Great hub! always enjoy the beach. Thanks for sharing Kathryn Vercillo:)
I'm doing this thing for my teacher and it helped me sooo much thank you!!
I love beaches and Just love to burn my skin!
Now I know what to do with my family! Great ideas thanks hub!
what a fun article = thanks
That must be what to do on beaches in America. In Singapore, there's no shops, only bicycles and roller blades for rent.
And one more fun activity: bury someone in the sand! Muahahahaha!
The two activities that I really enjoy are the bonfires and hiking. Depending on the beach, there may be some really great hiking opportunities. I especially like the northwest beaches the best.
see I live in ireland I meant what to do wexford beach .
is there any more things to do at the beach
honestly, a great list. i live in san diego and will be taking advantage of the beach a lot this year. i can't wait to utilize this list.
will consider these tips for my next trip to the beach
It's a very good hub, Kathryn. I'll apply those tips the next time I go for a summer vacation on my fav beach.
Thanks for sharing.
wow. i am going to do almost all of these when i get to the beach. i am so excited. just a few more days until i go.
Great hub! I want to go to the beach now :) When I go on holiday, I always write in the sand the place where I am and the year, and that is the photograph which begins my photograph album. Nice tips!
So fun and creative! I love the beach and there is so many things that you can do there that is free!
I personally love the beach and I am into having "good times" during summer. The things that you have listed are great. I will try it this coming summer..:)
So much fun! This hub brought my back to my youth! Well except for the Go Topless part LOL. Who would of thought sand and water could be so exciting? Ah, I miss the beach. I may have to make a trip before summer winds down :(
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me and my faimly would have a sandcastle contest of who can make the biggest and creativest sandcaslte with stuff only from the beach
Great information
Great hub, makes me wish I was on the beach right now. http://dreamtravelmagazine.com
Thanks for this hub..I mostly go to beach to relax myself.. you won't get it anywhere else.voted up!!
I also like beach volleyball for a fun group game, and who can go past burying someone in the sand up to their neck! Rollerblading on the boardwalk is also a great way to get in shape whilst making the most of the beautiful scenery.
Going topless does not require much courage at all for us men. Anyway, all of this travel talk has me planning another vacation. Great article...
Great work... thanks for sharing..
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thanks for ur help... this thing really help our group.. :)) by the way this activities is so cool.. :))
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Beachcombing can be really great and you can even help save marine life ! We are organising UK's first beachcombing weekend together with the Sharks Trust.
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