On a windy day you can send a bubble flying off to outerspace. Fun for kids big and little. Sand castle construction requires one of many Ocean or Bay beaches. You will need shovels, spoons, molds and a bit of imagination to make a cool castle. The needed equipment can be found in most beach shops, or in Mom's kitchen.
Grownups have the pleasure of showing kids how it's done.
Cannon Beach, north about 14 miles, has the greatest of all Sand Castle contests in early June each year. Crowded, but worth viewing - or entering if you're an expert.