15 of the best kids’ beach toys for hours of seaside fun

Your little one will love using this set to create masterpieces in the sand. They can create different shapes using the moulds and use the tools to move the sand just how they want to.

Review: "Everything your little one would want for a trip to the beach. My three-year-old son loves it. We have lots of fun"

From your standard bucket and spade to a watering can, pinwheel and dump truck, this bag is stuffed full of fun for little ones.

Review: "Super beach bag full of goodies - really high quality and an excellent price!"

With over 47,000 reviews on Amazon, it's clear that Dobble is a super popular card game. If you want to get in on the fun at the beach, there's now a waterproof version so the cards won't get ruined by the sea and sand.

Review: "A friend recommended we bought Dobble to take on our holiday. I spotted this waterproof Dobble so that we could play it beside the pool and not have to worry about it getting damaged. The game is so easy and also very addictive. We had so much fun playing this and are now hosting a Dobble games night. This is totally worth ever penny."

A ball that's made for the water. The Ultimate Skip Ball will skim over waves and float on water, making it super easy for kids to play catch with in the sea.

Review: "Bought these to play with in the pool for holiday. Great product. There are 2 balls and 1 skimmer. Had fun at the beach and in the paddling pool skimming them across the water."

Another great ball to take to the beach is this one by JoJo Maman Bébé. It's illustrated with dinosaurs, so dino-mad kiddies will think it's totally roar-some!

Who remembers this bat ball game set from their childhood? You can relive those days as you play with your little one, as you toss the ball to each other and try and catch it on the sticky pads.

Review: "I got this for my kids so they can use it to play outside and just have fun throwing and catching. Of course it teaches them a lot such as co-ordination etc etc. Took it camping and since it has 4 paddles all of us could play with it at the same time and it just gets kids wanting to play outdoors as well as hopefully gets them wanting to play sports. I would highly recommend it for everyone - keeps you young for sure!"

Bulky buckets are annoyingly difficult to store, but you won't have the hassle of that with these buckets. They are made with a foldable silicone material in the middle so they collapse down to save space when you're putting them away.

Review: "These are fantastic, made it so much easier packing for a beach day, without all the bulkiness. My children said they were brilliant as well. Would definitely recommend"

What kid doesn't love the chance to soak their friends, siblings and even parents with a water pistol? Kiddies can fill them up directly from the sea and shoot the water up to 32 feet away.

Review: "These are great for the pool and beach. Shoots a fun, non-harming stream. Easy to fill and shoot. Fun for the 2-70-year-olds in your pool."

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Flying a kite is a simple but fun activity for kids to do while they're down on the beach. You certainly won't miss this octopus gliding through the skies. It's easy to control, so it's ideal for beginners.

Review: "We bought this to play with on the beach and it was an instant hit with our two-year-old. It flew very easily and quite well, and I would definitely recommend this product."

Does your child love to splash around in the sea? They'll be able to ride waves with the help of this inflatable surfboard-style rider. It's got two handles to help them stay stable.

Review: "You definitely need a pump to inflate it, once done though, it's great. Used by two 7 year olds on a two week beach holiday. It kept them well amused catching waves of various sizes."

Part of the fun of going to the beach when you're a kid is looking for shells and creatures. These sand digger grab toys make it even easier to find treasure, especially if your little one doesn't like the feeling of their hands in the sand.

Review: "Just got these but my three year old has already claimed them as his digger hands. We’ve played with everything from picking up cars, blocks, animals, to food! Tomorrow we try them in our sandpit!"

Little ones can create their very own sand bakery using this play bucket from Playmobil. Children can sieve the sand ready for 'baking' before decorating and serving their 'beach cakes'. It also comes in a castle version complete with a knight in shining armour and horse figures.

Review: "The sand toy is great. It feels very good and you can build with it in the sand. So far, we have not discovered any qualitative deficiencies. Would therefore buy it again and again. Our kids love it. In my opinion, it is more stable than other sand toys."

This sea-creature-inspired set also has a baking theme. It includes shell-shaped measuring cups, a whisk, and a spoon plus a turtle lid that doubles as a sifter, so your little one can whip up a sandcastle in no time at all.

Review: "Bought for our daughter when we went on Beach holiday. It kept her occupied for hours. The only jiggle is that the lid (colander) doesn't fix on so it can be tricky for little hands to carry the whole set together. But it is the usual Melissa and Doug quality item."

If your child is a fan of construction toys, you need to get them this truck to play with on your beach trips. It's designed to be used on sand so little ones won't have any issues pulling it across the beach.

Review: "Great size and loved by the recipient."

This water mill toy is sure to keep your littlest youngsters happy on their visit to the beach. They can add water to the top and watch it cascade down the water mill while using the other tools provided to make shapes in the sand.

Review: "I wanted a sturdy set for my toddler and this is much better quality than cheaper flimsier products sold elsewhere. The tower works well and the set is fun for bathtime and for sandpit or beach play."