Long, hot summer days are the perfect opportunity to bring out outdoor toys and help your kids take a break from their screens. Fun beach and sand toys can transform a simple afternoon of sandbox (or mud) play into a day filled with imaginative adventures.
With countless options available, we’ve curated this guide to highlight durable beach toys, including several eco-friendly choices with smaller carbon footprints. Kids often accumulate lots of plastic toys, so many of the sand toys featured here are more sustainable alternatives. We understand that parents are increasingly concerned about the amount of plastic and disposable toys they purchase each year, and we aim to address those concerns.
Whether you’re packing the kids’ suitcases for a family vacation, planning a day trip to the local beach, encouraging backyard play in an outdoor playhouse, or shopping for gifts for your grandchildren, these 15 fun beach and sand toys will make their summer unforgettable.
Check out our editor-curated list below to discover a variety of fun toys your kids will love.
We absolutely love a collapsible bucket for its space-saving convenience, especially for trips or for keeping in the trunk between beach visits. This comprehensive kit includes everything from bulldozers and buckets to dino-shaped sand molds.
Hape ensures that their toys are built to last, so your child or giftee will enjoy these beach toys for years to come. This 11-piece set features a delightful watering can, a bucket, various sand molds, a shovel, and a sieve for sifting out seashells. The included mesh bag serves as an ideal storage tote, allowing wet, sandy toys to dry and shake clean.
We have to admit, the little flags in this set are a charming addition. The spinning tower, pyramid, and domed turret molds add to the fun. The collapsible bucket is great for packing sand, carrying water, and smart storage.
Given all these features, plus a shovel and rake, this beach toy set is a fantastic value for well under $20.
