CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KOIN) — Weather was not an issue for the 60th Cannon Beach Sand Castle contest that brings master builders and kids to the Oregon coast each year. Sierra Spinler with the Cannon ...

For families with children, we found half a dozen beaches in the United States and Mexico, each tailored to a particular summer activity. By Freda Moon A family beach vacation is an American classic.

Shark Beach isn’t just a clever name. It’s a destination covered in 900 tons of sand on East Farm-to-Market Road 1151, where families eat burgers, play games and dance barefoot under the stars, all in ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. This beach town has completed its attempt to build the world's tallest sand castle, a 32-1/2-foot creation featuring two dozen spires and guarded by a pair of gargoyles. The castle, ...

Even without the massive, multi-ton intricate sculptures that Imperial Beach made famous for years, the allure of sandcastles remains as constant as the tide. Thousands of people flocked to the most ...

If you live near a beach, chances are you and your kids have hauled sloshing buckets of seawater to build sandcastles. While visions of turrets, moats, and intricate brickwork might feel out of reach, ...

Unfortunately, sand sculpture enthusiasts will have to wait until 2025 for the next competition. This year’s event, originally scheduled for Aug. 3, was canceled due to “logistical challenges and a ...