While adults might relish a day of leisure at the beach, kids often prefer a few distractions—namely toys and games. The best beach toys allow kids to explore the sand and surf in new ways, keeping ...

From building sandcastles to splashing in the waves, beach time is fun for children. It’s also good for their health: Kids can easily get in a day’s worth of physical activity by running, swimming and ...

Looking for a family getaway? This Florida beach town’s long pier is perfect for kids, with walking paths, fishing, and ...

The best beach wagons are sturdy and easy to maneuver, saving you the hassle of multiple trips across the sand. Whether it’s the sunshine or the soothing sound of waves that beckon you to the beach, ...

Beach vacations require a significant amount of planning and preparation, even after you pick your destination and settle on a hotel, resort, vacation villa or condominium. Packing your family's ...

It’s all about creating a ripple, with the hope that children who learn about the environment will share the message with their friends and family, and they, too, will care for the coast in their own ...

Urban Dunes — which bills itself as “NYC’s Only Indoor Sandbox” — offers three “Sandventure” rooms, where kids can play for ...

These kids love the ocean — and want to keep it clean. About 3,000 students from the Los Angeles Area cleaned up Dockweiler State Beach, in Playa Del Rey, on Thursday, May 26 as part of the annual ...

The students stood side-by-side to form a message on the sand: Share Joy. It was their statement after a morning at Huntington State Beach about the importance of keeping beaches and the ocean clean. ...

>> COMMUNITIES UP AND DOWN THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COAST ARE LOOKING FOR SAND. IT’S SAND TO REPLENISH BEACHES DEVASTATED BY TROPICAL STORMS IAN AND NICOLE. JIM: DECADES OF DREDGING FROM THE OCEAN AND ...