Thursday, September 9, 2010

Five Exciting Activities at the Beach

The beach is the favorite place, if not all, but of most people – and for very obvious reasons. Just lazing out on the beach or running and doing some activities is really fun especially when you get to enjoy it with loved ones.

While swimming is of course one of the primary reason for visiting the beach, there are other ways to have fun and exciting things to do at the beach apart from swimming. You can read a book, listen to your favorite music, write poetry, and sunbathe. But listed below are the five favorite fun things that you can do while at the beach.

- A classic favorite, building sandcastles tickles everyone’s fancy. Whether a kid or a kid at heart, everyone loves to just be around and help build either a simple castle or an elaborate one. You will not notice how time flies or how time passes and soon enough you’ll find you’ve already spent the whole day not just building sandcastles but more importantly, share quality bonding moments with your family or friends.

- Have bonfire parties where everyone can just be themselves and have fun while drinking and dancing. For a more subdued party, make it a simple get-together where everyone can share their stories while roasting marshmallows. Bonfire parties are great because it allows everyone to just be natural and not be conscious of themselves as compared to being in a club or a bar. It is no wonder of course that some even have their elaborate wedding – complete with the ceremony, reception, and even beach wedding favors – held at the beach.

- Throwing frisbees is something you can do in your neighborhood but to be able to do it in a beach means more fun as you have more space and feel the sand under your feet. You can make it a sport initially and really play, or eventually (especially when people get tired already), you can simply have light throws while having small talk.

- Picnics are always fun to have and when you have a picnic along the beach, with cool breeze, the sound of waves crashing, and laughter of people; it really is a lot better than the usual picnic at the park.

- You can play different water sports throughout the day. Get to bond with your family as you all get physical exercise at the same time. Windsurfing, jet skiing, and parasailing are just some things you and your family can enjoy. Just remember that safety always comes first so always listen to and follow the instructions given by the experts.

The beach will always be a special place for everyone. Whether it’s for some quiet time or to hold some party, the beach will always bring and create wonderful memories that everyone will cherish for the rest of their lives.

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