beach sports

Seaside recreational activities

Beach sports are athletic activities played on sand, typically near the ocean.

The category includes beach volleyball, beach soccer, beach tennis, and similar games adapted for sandy surfaces.

The term often evokes casual, summery recreation: We spent the afternoon playing beach sports.

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surfing · body surfing · paddleboarding · kiteboarding · shore break · snorkeling · parasailing · kayaking · rubber ball · jet skiing · diving · lifeguard · boardwalk · tide · cooler · sun umbrella · seashells · sandcastle

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venue/environment

beach sportsindoor sports

Physical games played indoors

winter sports · snow sports · court sports · indoor volleyball · mountain sports

water relationship

beach sportsdeep-sea diving

Underwater exploration at extreme depths

scuba diving · swimming · water polo · mountain sports

formality/structure

beach sportsprofessional sports

Paid competitive athletic leagues

Olympic sports

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G