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You and your partner stand knee deep in the wet sand. One of you digs a hole while the other piles up a wall. You set small goals and take turns winning points. These contests give you something to do besides sitting and watching the waves. You can play several in an afternoon. The activity works whether you have been together a long time or just started dating. All you need is sand, water, and a bit of time.
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Collect shells for five minutes. Use them to cover your sand structure. Vote on whose looks better based on design and effort. Count how many shells each person used in their creation.
Pro-Tip
Look near rocks or in shallow water for good shells. Flat ones stick to the sand better than round ones.
Spicy Twist
The winner gets to pick where you eat dinner that night.
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Final Tip
Pick a few of these contests to try next time you go to the beach. They turn regular sand play into something more active. Bring a friend or partner and see which ones you like best.
Common Questions
A couple of buckets, some shovels if you have them, and access to wet sand. Most beaches have what you need already.
Most run between five and ten minutes. You can play several in one beach visit without getting tired.
Yes. They give you a shared task and easy ways to talk and laugh together.
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