5 Best Beach Toys - Nov. 2020

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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.

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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.

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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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.

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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.

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.

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19 Piece - Beach Sand Toy Set

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