[Enjoy Summer to the Fullest] A Roundup of Games and Recreational Activities at the Sea and on the Beach
Many of you are probably planning to head to the beach for your summer trip! Will you swim to your heart’s content, or sunbathe while gazing at the ocean…
How would you spend your time at the beach? In this article, we introduce games and recreational activities you can enjoy by the sea and on the sandy shore.
We’ve compiled plenty of options that anyone can join, regardless of age, and that work well for both small and large groups, so be sure to check them out before you go.
We also share ways to create keepsakes, so make lots of memories—including the time you spend playing!
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[Enjoying Summer to the Fullest] A Roundup of Games and Recreational Activities at the Sea and on the Beach (11–20)
Water gun battle
When you hear “water gun battle,” you might picture a simple shootout with water guns, but playing it as a team competition can get really exciting! It gets even more fun if you add water balloons as weapons.
Try enjoying it like airsoft, which lots of people have gotten hooked on in recent years! It should be interesting to set rules inspired by the hugely popular video game Splatoon and give it a try.
Of course, just a simple water gun shootout with your kids is fun too.
Beach soccer
Like beach volleyball, this is one of the beach games that has developed into an official sport.
Since the footing is unstable on sand and the ball doesn’t move as you intend, it’s quite challenging, isn’t it? When doing it for recreation, use beach volleyball and keep it relaxed and fun.
Yoga
I’ve heard that yoga classes are held on beaches across Hawaii at dusk.
With yoga, it can’t be too noisy, but complete silence also makes it hard to focus.
The gentle sound of the waves rolling in is sure to relax the body.
Tag in the sea
Even the games you usually play become twice as fun at the beach because everything feels different! Playing tag in the water adds a new thrill—you can’t move the way you expect because of the water’s resistance, and you can even hide underwater.
It’s a great way for kids and adults to enjoy together without much difference between them!
Isogasa-gasa (rocky-shore scooping), a coastal tidepool/rocky shore critter-scooping activity
How about rummaging around the tide pools and getting up close with all kinds of creatures? Even small children who aren’t ready to dive in the ocean yet can easily experience the sea and touch marine life.
Creatures aren’t only in the spots you can see at a glance—they’re also hiding in places like the undersides of small rocks and in the sand or soil.
You could observe what you find and even turn it into a summer vacation project! When walking on the rocky shore, watch your step and wear boots or similar footwear to avoid injury.
swim fishing
When it comes to fishing, we usually do it from shore or from a boat—but how about trying it while swimming underwater? This style, also known as snorkeling fishing, might sound unfamiliar, but it’s actually a real way people enjoy fishing! There’s a saying that “you can’t catch fish you can see,” but it seems you really can catch them this way.
In addition to the thrill of hooking fish swimming right in front of you, the pull when a fish bites is stronger than when fishing from land, offering a different kind of excitement.
It’s a groundbreaking activity that lets you enjoy both swimming in the sea and fishing at the same time!
bury in the sand
A timeless classic! When you think of the beach, there’s always someone buried in the sand somewhere, right? One of the fun things to do after burying someone is piling up sand to turn them into a mermaid.
Sand is actually quite heavy, and the person buried might not be able to get out on their own, so be sure to help them out afterward.
Ring toss with a swim ring
A classic item for a day at the beach is the swim ring.
How about using it to play a game of ring toss? For example, one person can raise both hands to act as the pole, and others can throw the swim ring onto them.
The nice thing is that you can start right away without preparing anything special.
The “pole” and the thrower can also work together—like moving their hands to make it easier for the ring to go on.
There are also ring toss sets available for purchase, so you can get one and enjoy a more serious game.
Let’s draw a big sand picture.
I don’t think we usually get many chances to draw large pictures, but how about creating a big sand drawing together when you go to the beach? It would be great to split up the tasks and make one big masterpiece as a team! Once it’s done, let’s take a commemorative photo from a distance.
It’ll become one of your summer memories.
fireworks
This one is just for looking, but how about the fireworks festivals held at various beaches? Just watching the fireworks spread out along the horizon lets you fully enjoy summer! It’s also fun to set off fireworks you’ve bought yourselves.
Just don’t forget to clean up afterward!