The Best Beach Toys of 2026

Forget boring, traditional beach balls. Similar to volleyball, spikeball is a fun game that can be played anywhere but is especially perfect for beach days. It requires only four players to play, and the net is more like a trampoline.

Foldable legs make this spikeball game set easy to store and transport, and the net can even be adjusted for an easier or harder game, depending on your skill level. Great for kids ages five and up, a spikeball set is fun for the whole family and won’t break the bank.

Perfect for tiny hands, this 19-piece beach toy set has plenty of small molds for the beach. Not only are there lots of fun shapes to help kids' imaginations run wild, but the included mesh bag makes it easy to store and transport the set.

Reviews mention that this set would be better suited for younger kids since the pieces are quite small but if you're looking to add some smaller details to sand castles and beach creations we think it might be a great supplementary set, especially if your family spends a lot of time at the beach.

This beach-toy set from Fun Little Toys has lots of fun, brightly colored sand-castle molds, plastic shovels, and more to keep kids of all ages busy with imaginative play. Specifically, this set includes one water wheel, six beach tools, one beach bucket, one watering can, nine beach molds, and one mesh bag to store everything in.

A majority of the reviews on this set praise the mesh bag for easy storage and carrying. People say it’s not only durable, but also includes backpack straps so kids can carry their own toys. (Whether or not they decide to do so is another story entirely.) Another helpful feature is that the toys float, which is great since things tend to make their way to the water, whether it’s intentional or not.

Perfect for all ages, these water-bouncing balls from Waboba are great for either the pool or at the beach. With the ability to bounce across the water, these come in a two-pack and are made up of a patented three-layer design. They can easily skip across the water at long distances. And they’re pretty small, making them easy to transport to your destination and store when you aren’t using them.

For older kids who love water activities, you can’t go wrong with the Mach 7 Bodyboard from Morey. These well-made bodyboards are said to last for years, and can withstand a major beating from surf and careless kiddos. So you won’t have to worry about replacing them, as they come at a higher price than some other beach toys.

Reviews say these bodyboards seem to be meant for those with skills ranging from intermediate to advanced, so we’d suggest this board for strong swimmers.

Geared towards younger kids, the B. Toys B. Ready Beach Bag contains a total of eleven fun and colorful beach toys for kids 18 months and up. Easy to store, this sand-toy set comes with a storage bag that includes a breathable mesh panel to let air in and sand out. And the sturdy strap makes it easy to carry.

Buckets, sand molds, and sand sifters aren’t the only toys included; a shovel and mini dump truck make it fun to transport sand and shells to their destination. We like this beach-gear set for its interesting range of toys and portability.