Best Beach Toys

Updated November 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Prextex Beach Toy Set
Prextex
Beach Toy Set
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Bottom Line

Hard plastic beach toys that are very sturdy and come with two carrying bags.

Pros

Comes with two bags for storage, a zippered bag for long-term storage and a drawstring mesh bag for the beach. Bucket shaped like a sand castle. Able to survive rough play. Mesh bag makes toys easy to rinse clean of sand. Toys do not crack or break easily.

Cons

The bags are not as sturdy as they could be.

Best Bang for the Buck
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Nesting Sand Pails
Melissa & Doug
Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Nesting Sand Pails
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A simple and durable set of four stacking pails that include molds on the bottom.

Pros

Sturdy plastic. Kids like them. The molded sea animals help with counting. Last longer than other pails. Great for digging, carrying water, and building castles. Can hold up for hours of play in the heavy sand.

Cons

Pails are small. The largest is only about seven inches tall. Only one of the buckets has a handle.

Quut Alto Beach Toy
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Alto Beach Toy
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Heavy-duty and easy to transport, this simple sand toy lets imagination shine.

Pros

Very sturdy and strong. Builds strong tiers that won't come crashing down. Great for basic sand castles. Clicks together for compact transportation. Good for beginners. Kids really enjoy it.

Cons

This toy is for molding but is not a bucket that can carry water.

Click N' Play 18-Piece Beach Sand Toy Set
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18-Piece Beach Sand Toy Set
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A set of beach toys that comes with a mesh bag that makes them easy to carry and shake clean.

Pros

BPA-free plastic. Comes with several tools and shapes as well as two shovels and three rakes. Set includes 18 pieces total. Small mesh bag is a lightweight backpack style that smaller kids can help carry. Inexpensive. Lots of molds.

Cons

Set is very small. Bucket is only six inches tall. Toys are made for very young children.

Top Race Sand Castle Pail Buckets
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Sand Castle Pail Buckets
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A set of four beach buckets that are all shaped like sand castles.

Pros

Kids can use these buckets to make easy sand castles. Four bright colors. Sturdy buckets. Not very large, but eight-inch base makes them easy to use for sand castles. They stack easily for storage.

Cons

The four buckets come in different colors but are all the same style of castle.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

30 Models Considered
14 Hours Researched
2 Experts Interviewed
204 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Many people’s favorite childhood memories involve trips to the beach, and beach toys can make a trip to the shore even more fun. Many beach toys are designed for building with sand – a great idea for reluctant swimmers or kids who find the water too cold. When choosing a set, look for one that’s easy to carry along with all your other gear. Will your family prefer a classic castle set or something a little more creative? Younger children may prefer beach toy sets with more tools for digging. Mesh bags or lattice-style plastic baskets make for easy cleaning with a quick dunk in the waves at the end of the day.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
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SupMLC
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Toysmith
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Yafeite
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GobiDex
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ISKYDRAW
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Quut

Alto Beach Toy

Quut

Alto Beach Toy

Heavy-duty and easy to transport, this simple sand toy lets imagination shine.
$21
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Click N' Play

18-Piece Beach Sand Toy Set

Click N' Play

18-Piece Beach Sand Toy Set

A set of beach toys that comes with a mesh bag that makes them easy to carry and shake clean.
$16
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Melissa & Doug

Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Nesting Sand Pails

Melissa & Doug

Sunny Patch Seaside Sidekicks Nesting Sand Pails

A simple and durable set of four stacking pails that include molds on the bottom.
$9
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Prextex

Beach Toy Set

Prextex

Beach Toy Set

Hard plastic beach toys that are very sturdy and come with two carrying bags.
$14
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Top Race

Sand Castle Pail Buckets

Top Race

Sand Castle Pail Buckets

A set of four beach buckets that are all shaped like sand castles.
$14

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