People of all ages love going to the beach—especially kids! It’s a beautiful place for children to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and spend time splashing in the water and playing in the sand.

Swimming, digging in the sand, and building sandcastles are just a few beachy things kids like to do. When packing the beach bag, make sure you bring sunscreen, snacks, and water for everyone to stay hydrated. To help spur the kids’ imaginations, you can also include various beach toys. Suppose you’re looking to refresh their summer supply. In that case, these popular beach toys will keep children active, entertained, and excited for a day of surf and sun.

Whether they’re archaeologists digging for treasure, a gardener working the “soil,” or a baker making a mud pie, a bag of classic beach toys opens a world of possibilities. Click N’ Play Beach Toys for Kids 3-10, 18-Piece Sand Toys have everything they need for an awesome time. The colorful set includes tools like shovels, rakes, and sand sifters. It also has fun molds to make sand shapes, including a sea horse, turtle, octopus, and more.

Filling a bucket with wet sand and then dumping it upside down makes a fine castle. But JOYIN takes young sand builders to the next level with a 4-Pack of Sandcastles Beach Buckets. The bright blue, green, yellow, and pink buckets look like castles in detail. Children can fill the molds with sand, turn them over and reveal a magical castle. The buckets stack together and store in a space-saving mesh bag.

Kids love to shovel sand, grass, and snow, and young gardeners like to watch things grow. These 16” Long Kids Beach Spades Sand Shovels are sturdy enough to dig into dirt and sand. The spades are strong and durable so that they won’t bend like thinner toy shovels. One green and one blue shovel come in the set.

Children love helping trucks plow through the sand. No toy vehicles are better equipped to move sand around than a Construction Toys set. These sturdy toys are the perfect size for toddlers 3 years old and up to push around at the beach or sandbox. The set comes with four vehicles, including a Bulldozer, Excavator, and Road Roller. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years old.

There’s no better beach toy than a classic beach ball. Kids can spend hours tossing it back and forth. It’s simple, bright, and bouncy. They can play ball in the sand or on the lawn. The 24-inch-diameter ball is suitable for ages 3 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years old.

Playing catch on the beach is even more fun when playing with sticky paddles. This Ball Catch Set with Toss Paddles is fun and sure to bring a smile. As players toss balls back and forth, they “stick” to the large paddles on a strip of Velcro. The paddles are waterproof and easy to hold when you slip your hand under the durable, adjustable strap. The game is fun for all ages.

If you’re planning a fun day at the beach but are short on cargo space in your vehicle, this 3-Pack of Foldable Beach Buckets is perfect. The collapsible buckets flatten down and easily fit together in the mesh toy bag. The two-tone pails feature bright blue, yellow, orange, and pink colors. Three scoop-style shovels are included. These beach bucket sets also make wonderful birthday party favors.

Beach games offer a break from swimming and keep kids moving around. Pacific Sports Smashball Set is the “Original” wood paddleball set. Players volley the ball back and forth between the paddles without letting it drop to the sand or water. Each time a player misses a ball, that player leaves the game until all players from the same team are out. Pacific Sports dubs this set as the “Best Selling Beach Paddleball Set in the World.”

All kids need to fly a kite is an open stretch of sand to run across and a steady wind stream. Once a kite takes flight, kids love to watch it soar. This Huge Shark Kite from HONBO is 190x115 cm. It comes in a cute, shark-themed bag for easy transport. The vibrant colors are eye-catching, and the high-quality ripstop polyester will never fade.

Spikeball is another fast-paced, outdoor game that’s fun at the beach. The Spikeball Game Set comes with a net, one ball, and a carrying case. Players serve the ball by bouncing it off the net and sending it towards another player, who either catches it or drops it. It’s a unique blend of volleyball and foursquare. Whoever drops the ball must leave the game.