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DIY Beach Activities for Kids (Easy Outdoor Fun!)

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We’re sharing the best DIY indoor and outdoor beach activities for kids, including crafts, games, sensory activities, and more!

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Planning a trip to the beach with kids this summer?

Make sure you check out this ultimate list of easy and fun DIY beach activities for kids!

We’re sharing simple and creative outdoor entertainment inspiration to keep your kids active and engaged.

Find the best beach crafts, games, sensory play ideas, and more.

You’ll also find kid-approved beach-themed indoor activities for when you get home!

Table Of Contents
  1. The Best Beach Activities for Kids
  2. More Fun Ideas
  3. Bonus Indoor Activities and Crafts
  4. Want More?
  5. Your Turn

The Best Beach Activities for Kids

DIY Beach Activities for Kids

Pirate Treasure Hunt

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Rock Pooling with Kids

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Easy Shark Rock Painting DIY Tutorial

Beach Scavenger Hunt Bingo

More Fun Ideas

Here are some other simple beach activities kids will love!

Beach Games and Sports

A group of kids play soccer on a beach by the water.
A father and daughter play frisbee on a beach next to water.
  1. Beach Volleyball: Set up a net and play a friendly game.
  2. Sand Soccer: Use a soft ball to play soccer on the sand.
  3. Frisbee: Great for both kids and adults.
  4. Beach Ball Toss: A simple and fun game for all ages.

Creative Activities

A sand castle with a wall of sand around it with a red shovel.
A person holds out their hand with several different seashells on it at the beach.
  1. Sandcastle Building: Bring buckets, shovels, and molds.
  2. Shell Collecting: Explore the shore for unique shells.
  3. Beach Art: Use shells, rocks, and seaweed to create beach art.
  4. Sand Sculpting: Try making animals, cars, or other fun shapes.

Water Fun

A boy boogie boarding with a blue and yellow board at the beach.
A family paddle boarding with yellow boards in the ocean.
  1. Swimming: Always with supervision and safety in mind.
  2. Boogie Boarding: Catch some waves with boogie boards.
  3. Water Balloon Toss: A fun and refreshing activity.
  4. Paddleboarding: Suitable for older kids with balance and coordination.

Exploration and Learning

A child uses a net to look for sea creatures in a tide pool.
  1. Tide Pool Exploration: Discover marine life in tide pools.
  2. Nature Scavenger Hunt: Make a list of items to find (e.g., starfish, seaweed).
  3. Beachcombing: Look for interesting items washed ashore.

Relaxation and Leisure

A young girl flying a kite on a beach by the ocean.
  1. Picnic: Bring a beach-friendly meal and enjoy a picnic.
  2. Reading: Pack some favorite books or beach-themed stories.
  3. Kite Flying: Take advantage of the ocean breeze.

Crafts and DIY

A jar full of assorted seashells on a beach.
  1. Sand Painting: Use colored sand and glue to create pictures.
  2. Shell Jewelry: Make necklaces or bracelets with shells.
  3. Beach Memory Jars: Collect sand and small items to create a keepsake.

Inspiration from Pinterest

Bonus Indoor Activities and Crafts

A beach-themed painted bookmark next to a journal and seashells.
A sandcastle made from paper and cups in front of a DIY beach scene.
3 sharks made from clothespins, paper cutouts, and googly eyes.
An image graphic with text that reads "Sand Castle Color, Cut and Paste Craft" with a collage of the printable activity.
Orange paper crabs made from cutout handprints and eyes.
Paper sand castle printable cutouts and assembled castle on a brown background.
Paper jelly fish with yarn tentacles on a wood floor background.
Seashell sensory bin with blue beads and a red starfish.

Inspiration from Pinterest:

Want More?

Looking for more summer activities for kids? You’ll love these!

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Your Turn

What did you think of these kid’s beach activities? Are there any you think we should add? Let us know in the comments!