Aug 12
Few settings can transform a movie quite like the beach. A stretch of sand can become a romantic escape, a coming-of-age playground, a surfer’s proving ground, an isolated paradise—or, if you’re watching Jaws, somewhere you suddenly have absolutely no interest in swimming. Beach movies span almost every genre. Some celebrate sunshine, surfing, summer romance, and …
Feb 24
Some beach vacations are all about swimming and sunshine. Others turn every walk along the tide line into a treasure hunt. For beachcombers, few things are more exciting than spotting a flash of frosted sea glass between the pebbles, finding a perfectly intact shell in the wrack line, or realizing that the small black object …
Feb 17
There is something irresistible about walking along the shoreline and wondering what the next wave might leave behind. A perfectly shaped seashell. A smooth piece of sea glass. A tiny fossil. A weathered fragment of pottery. Driftwood twisted into an unusual shape. Perhaps even a mysterious object that has traveled hundreds or thousands of miles …
Feb 14
A beach ball may be one of the simplest things you can toss into your beach bag, but it can turn an ordinary afternoon by the water into hours of family fun. Unlike heavier sports equipment, a beach ball is lightweight, inexpensive, easy to pack, and simple enough for kids and adults to use together. …
Jul 28
A tropical beach picnic sounds wonderfully simple: find a beautiful stretch of sand, spread out a blanket, open a basket filled with good food, and enjoy lunch with the ocean in front of you. In reality, the best beach picnics benefit from a little planning. Sand finds its way into everything. Tropical sunshine can turn …
Jul 27
A beach picnic sounds simple enough: pack some food, grab a blanket, head for the sand, and enjoy lunch beside the ocean. But anyone who has actually tried it knows that a successful beach picnic requires a little more planning than an afternoon in the park. The sun is stronger. Cold food warms quickly. Wind …
