Download - Top 10 Kid friendly Beach Activities
Kites Unlimited in Atlantic Beach sells
amazing kites. You can also join them at Fort Macon every Sunday
(weather permitting) at 10:00 am to fly your kite! This is a great activity for the little
ones because it’s hard to lose sight of your
kids when they have a brightly colored kite
clutched tightly in their hands. However, this is a great activity for any age, so grab yourself a kite too and have fun!
Wading is a lot of fun for the little ones
especially if they’re not quite sure what to
make of the crashing waves which can seem a little intimidating at
first. Wading in the shallows where the
water is just lapping up along the shore is a fun way for them to enjoy the water, and for you
to keep an eye on them too. Low tide is a great time to wade because
the water is moving out and is the most shallow.
Grab a picnic basket or a cooler and head over
to the beach for a picnic! The beach is the best place for a picnic in the warm sun and there is no shortage of places
to sit! You can utilize the kitchen in your
rental to make some yummy PB&J’s, or you
can head over to one of our local cafés such as 4J’s Café and Bakery to pick up some delicious homemade bagels or
pastries to take along! Yum!
Shelling is a super fun activity especially for
your kids. There is never a shortage of neat shells along our beaches which can provide hours of fun hunting for the best one.
You can even make a challenge out of the
search by printing out our Shelling Scavenger Hunt so that they can know what shells to
look for. You can even make up games along the way: see who can find the biggest, most
colorful, etc!
Boogie boarding is a super fun activity for the kids
that are more adventurous! Boogie
boards are small boards that let you ride the waves to the shore, then run back
into the water for more! Boogie boarding was
always one of my favorite parts of the beach. Such a fun, exhilarating activity for grown-ups too! If you
don’t already own a boogie board, you can check out our local surf
shops to find deals on your very own!
Beach volleyball is a fun game for any age group!
You can play a traditional game with the whole family, or
teach the little ones how to smack the ball over
the top of the net. This is another activity with
equipment that you can find in our local shops
here in Emerald Isle, or you can look along the
beach and see if you can join someone else’s
game. Volleyball is great for keeping active and
having fun!
Building a sandcastle was a must when we
went to the beach when I was little, and
the tradition never stopped. I still have to build one whenever I
have a day on the beach. It’s a super fun way for your kids to learn to be creative
and to have lots of fun. Just make sure that
you build it far enough away from shore so
that your masterpiece doesn’t get ruined
with the first big wave!
Playing Frisbee is a an awesome beach
activity for all ages. For the older ones in the
group, you can make it a competition by
playing a round of Ultimate Frisbee. If you
have your little ones with you, take it easy and just throw it back
and forth. Beach Frisbee is a fun, easy activity, and the best
part? Lots of open space, and no fences
for the Frisbee to accidently fly over!
For the kids that want to be out in the water, but haven’t quite perfected
their swimming techniques, this is a
great solution. Grabbing some floaties from a local beach shop, or
bringing some of your own is a fun way to get
out on the water, without the hassle of
trying to stay afloat by doggie paddling. This is
so much fun and so relaxing too. There
really is no wrong way to bob along!
Simply taking a walk along the beach with
the kids is a fun, relaxing way to spend
the day or end the afternoon. You can play I-Spy as you walk along, search for shells, or just tell stories. Here’s a tip: walking along closer to
the water line is an easier walk because the sand is packed down by the water. Plus, walking
towards the lapping waves means you can get your toes a little
wet!
There are so many fun beach activities to enjoy with your kids and the whole family. The only
limit is your imagination! Check out
our blog (updated weekly!) for more ideas on how to spend time
with your family during your Emerald Isle
vacation!