beach day ideas

ByLisa Dworkin Hours

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It’s not too late to organize a fun beach day even if you live in New England, the mid-Atlantic, or the Midwest. In fact, fall can be the best time to spend a day at the beach, no matter where you live. It’s usually sunny, temperate, and less crowded. Perfect for a festive group get together for fun on the beach.

Beach Theme Party

There are many possible themes for a beach party. The theme you choose usually depends on the type of party you’re hosting. Do you want a beach theme for adults, a beach theme for a wedding, or a beach theme for kids?

Some ideas for adults and weddings include:

  • A nautical theme
  • A beach natural theme with soft, neutral colors reminiscent of sand and seashells
  • A clambake theme
  • A luau theme
  • A surfs up theme

Some beach theme party for kids ideas include:

  • A sea theme party with sea animals and under the sea decorations
  • A Little Mermaid theme
  • A Lilo & Stitch theme
  • A Finding Nemo/Finding Dory theme
  • A Shark Tale theme
  • A sand castle theme
  • A pirate theme

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Beach Party Decorations

There’s such a wide variety of beach party decorations. If you’re in need of ideas, Pinterest is a great source of inspiration. It offers ideas for beach party decorations you can purchase, beachy craft ideas, and beachy projects for kids that can be part of a kids’ party decorations and activities.

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Beach Party Food

Beach party food is generally the same as picnic food. What is the perfect food for a picnic? Obviously, there’s no single perfect food, and a lot depends on your and your guests’ preferences, but some good picnic food suggestions are….

Beverages

Iced tea

Lemonade – spiked or unspiked, if your beach allows alcohol

Fruit punch – spiked or unspiked, if your beach allows alcohol

Wine – if your beach allows alcohol

Beer – if your beach allows alcohol

Light Bites

Potato chips

Chips and salsa

Fresh fruit

Cheese

Salami and other deli meats

Bread

Fresh vegetables and dips

Deviled eggs

Pita bread and hummus

Sides

Cole slaw

Pickles, olives, and other condiments

Baked beans

Corn on the cob

Pasta salad

Entrees

Sandwiches and wraps

Fried chicken

Hot dogs – cooked at the beach, if your beach allows

Hamburgers – cooked at the beach, if your beach allows

Desserts

Brownies

Cookies

Dessert bars

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Beach Games

Finally, every good beach party needs some fun beach games whether they are team building beach games, adult beach games, or beach games for kids. Games for a beach party include:

  • Twister
  • Bocce ball
  • Water bucket relay race
  • Limbo
  • Volleyball
  • Beach ball bowling
  • Tug of war
  • Squirt gun fights
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Water balloon toss
  • Frisbee golf

To many joyful beach experiences!

— Lisa Dworkin

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