Vacation Guide: To the Beach!

Pack your sunscreen, hats, and beach towels! Whether you are heading out for a day at the lake or a full week by the ocean, here is our curated selection of the best beach toys and activities, rain or shine.

To save you from packing the entire house, we’ve put together the ultimate guide divided by vacation type and weather whim.

Sunny Day Option: Active Fun on the Shore!

The fresh sea breeze and wide open spaces of the beach are perfect for getting active, running around, and enjoying friendly family challenges.

Maxi Bird Kite (Djeco) The beach is the ultimate playground for flying a kite, thanks to the steady coastal wind! This stunning, giant, bird-shaped kite from Djeco is not only beautiful in the sky, but it is also designed to be ultra-easy for kids to assemble and launch. Expect hours of wonder as they run along the damp sand, watching their colorful bird dance in the sky. 👉 Discover the Maxi Bird kite here

Bubble Ball Beach Ball 35cm (Djeco) A classic beach toy redesigned with style! This pretty inflatable ball, covered in colorful bubble patterns, is perfect for impromptu volleyball matches, water play, or simply tossing around on the beach. It’s lightweight, packs completely flat in your bag, and guarantees fun for all ages. 👉 Discover the Bubble Ball here

Sea Beach Paddles (Djeco) With their gorgeous ocean-inspired illustrations, this heavy-duty wooden paddle set is a true vacation staple. The soft ball allows for quick, lively rallies on the sand while helping kids practice their hand-eye coordination. A timeless and sturdy set for kids (and competitive parents!). 👉 Discover the Djeco beach paddles here

Flying Petanque (BS Toys) We love this game so much we just had to bring it to the beach! Featuring soft, colorful fabric discs that throw easily without getting buried or lost under the sand like traditional metal balls, it’s the ideal target game to play right next to your towel or on the dry sand. 👉 Discover Flying Petanque here

Under the Umbrella Option: Creating & Building in the Sand

When the sun gets strong or little artists need a quiet break in the shade, these exceptional imitation and construction toys will spark endless creativity.

Playmobil Junior Sand Ice Cream Shop (72006) Who wants a scoop of sand ice cream? This wonderful Playmobil Junior set, specifically designed for sand and water play, lets little ones serve delicious cones they've shaped themselves. It’s the perfect pretend-play tool that withstands sand while developing toddlers' fine motor skills. 👉 Discover the Playmobil sand ice cream shop here

Beach Kitchen Set (Hape) Why limit yourself to sandcastles when you can cook up a summer feast? This complete beach kitchen set from Hape includes a pot, sieve, ladle, and molds to prepare incredible mud pies, soups, and sand cakes. A poetic invitation to let their culinary imagination run wild by the water. 👉 Discover the Hape beach kitchen set here

Monster Digger Shovel Truck (Hape) A real powerhouse for the beach! This brilliant toy combines a sturdy rolling truck with a giant, detachable shovel featuring an easy-to-grip handle for small hands. Your child can dig massive moats for their castle, move tons of sand, or carve out real construction roads. An ultra-durable must-have. 👉 Discover the Monster Digger here

Fold & Go Foldable Beach Set (Hape) Every parent’s nightmare: bulky, rigid plastic buckets taking up all the space in your luggage. Hape solved this brilliantly with this ultra-compact, foldable set! The bucket is made of durable, waterproof fabric that folds completely flat, and it comes with a sturdy hand shovel and rake. It’s the perfect kit to slip into any suitcase or backpack without the bulk. 👉 Discover the Fold & Go beach set here

Wrapping Up: Light, Memorable Vacations

Whether you're in the mood to run actively after a flying kite or relax in the shade tasting sand ice creams under the umbrella, remember that the most beautiful memories are made in the simple moments of a summer afternoon.

Be sure to swing by our Outremont boutique before hitting the road to stock up on summer happiness. Have a wonderful vacation, enjoy the sun, and most importantly... shake out those towels before getting back in the car!