Bocce ball is a great beach game because it can be played on almost any beach by pretty much anyone. Many people consider bocce ball to be the oldest game in existence with hieroglyphic evidence of ancient Egyptians playing a bocce-like game as early as 5200 B.C. Some of history's most famous people played bocce including Galileo, George Washington, King Henry VIII, Hippocrates, Leonardo Da Vinci, Queen Elizabeth I, Roman Emperor Augustus, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir Walter Raleigh.
read moreI often see people, mostly kids ranging from around ages 6 – 16, skimboarding at the beach. In general, they are using their skimboards to ride along the shore where the water meets the sand. This is called sand skimming and is only one facet of the sport. The others are wave skimming and flatland skimming.
read moreKayaking is relaxing, simple to learn, and allows people access to remote areas often inaccessible to other boats. Plus, it doesn't require a lot of equipment and the equipment is frequently available for rent, so it's affordable for most people.
read moreSurfing. It looks exciting. Surfers have a certain mystique and a culture all their own. Is this something you're drawn to? Then what's stopping you from trying it?
read moreOkay. I know. Anyone can build sandcastles. But, have you ever seen some of the amazing sandcastles and other sand sculptures built in sand building competitions? They are truly a work of art and a masterpiece of engineering. Even if you have no interest in building a sandy "work of art" you can build a better sandcastle, sand city, or whatever sand structure your heart desires using the same techniques the pros use.
read moreSnorkeling can often be done directly from a beach. This makes it a fun, low cost way to experience the diverse marine life found in many different ecosystems.
read moreBird watching is a very popular activity. In fact, "birding is the fastest-growing outdoor activity in America. According to a survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 51.3 million Americans report that they watch birds. And more are taking it up all the time." (www.birdwatching.com)
read morePaddle boarding is a lot of fun and a great form of exercise since it works the core, legs, and upper body. The sport originated in Hawaii many years ago, but has only recently become popular on a widespread basis. Paddle boarding is also referred to as stand up paddle surfing or SUP.
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