Kites Unlimited in Atlantic Beach sells

amazing kites. You can also join them at Fort Macon every Sunday

(weather permitting) at 10:00 am to fly your kite! This is a great activity for the little

ones because it’s hard to lose sight of your

kids when they have a brightly colored kite

clutched tightly in their hands. However, this is a great activity for any age, so grab yourself a kite too and have fun!

Wading is a lot of fun for the little ones

especially if they’re not quite sure what to

make of the crashing waves which can seem a little intimidating at

first. Wading in the shallows where the

water is just lapping up along the shore is a fun way for them to enjoy the water, and for you

to keep an eye on them too. Low tide is a great time to wade because

the water is moving out and is the most shallow.

Grab a picnic basket or a cooler and head over

to the beach for a picnic! The beach is the best place for a picnic in the warm sun and there is no shortage of places

to sit! You can utilize the kitchen in your

rental to make some yummy PB&J’s, or you

can head over to one of our local cafés such as 4J’s Café and Bakery to pick up some delicious homemade bagels or

pastries to take along! Yum!

Shelling is a super fun activity especially for

your kids. There is never a shortage of neat shells along our beaches which can provide hours of fun hunting for the best one.

You can even make a challenge out of the

search by printing out our Shelling Scavenger Hunt so that they can know what shells to

look for. You can even make up games along the way: see who can find the biggest, most

colorful, etc!

Boogie boarding is a super fun activity for the kids

that are more adventurous! Boogie

boards are small boards that let you ride the waves to the shore, then run back

into the water for more! Boogie boarding was

always one of my favorite parts of the beach. Such a fun, exhilarating activity for grown-ups too! If you

don’t already own a boogie board, you can check out our local surf

shops to find deals on your very own!

Beach volleyball is a fun game for any age group!

You can play a traditional game with the whole family, or

teach the little ones how to smack the ball over

the top of the net. This is another activity with

equipment that you can find in our local shops

here in Emerald Isle, or you can look along the

beach and see if you can join someone else’s

game. Volleyball is great for keeping active and

having fun!

Building a sandcastle was a must when we

went to the beach when I was little, and

the tradition never stopped. I still have to build one whenever I

have a day on the beach. It’s a super fun way for your kids to learn to be creative

and to have lots of fun. Just make sure that

you build it far enough away from shore so

that your masterpiece doesn’t get ruined

with the first big wave!

Playing Frisbee is a an awesome beach

activity for all ages. For the older ones in the

group, you can make it a competition by

playing a round of Ultimate Frisbee. If you

have your little ones with you, take it easy and just throw it back

and forth. Beach Frisbee is a fun, easy activity, and the best

part? Lots of open space, and no fences

for the Frisbee to accidently fly over!

For the kids that want to be out in the water, but haven’t quite perfected

their swimming techniques, this is a

great solution. Grabbing some floaties from a local beach shop, or

bringing some of your own is a fun way to get

out on the water, without the hassle of

trying to stay afloat by doggie paddling. This is

so much fun and so relaxing too. There

really is no wrong way to bob along!

Simply taking a walk along the beach with

the kids is a fun, relaxing way to spend

the day or end the afternoon. You can play I-Spy as you walk along, search for shells, or just tell stories. Here’s a tip: walking along closer to

the water line is an easier walk because the sand is packed down by the water. Plus, walking

towards the lapping waves means you can get your toes a little

wet!

There are so many fun beach activities to enjoy with your kids and the whole family. The only

limit is your imagination! Check out

our blog (updated weekly!) for more ideas on how to spend time

with your family during your Emerald Isle

vacation!