5 Ways to Have Fun at the Beach

     Not all of us like to just lie in the sun at the beach. My wife for example, has trouble lying for more than a few minutes, and I bore within 30 minutes or so, just like many other people do. There are however lots of ways to enjoy the beach, whether at the ocean, a lake, or maybe even just a patch of sand somewhere. I love the beach and here are a few great ways to have fun.

     1) Read. I love to read, and although reading at the beach has some challenges like sand (don't bring your laptop), a lot of sun usually (wear sunglasses), and sometimes some wind which can make reading the paper tough, the beach is a great place to read. I usually opt for a paperback, either fiction or perhaps a non fiction book that particularly interests in. I never plan on reading much as there are often distractions, but I still love reading at the beach.

     2) Go swimming! Especially if it's hot, even if the water is cold. It's refreshing and will make you feel ten years younger.

     3) Play Frisbee. Frisbee is a great activity for the beach and you can play as actively or passively as you'd like. It can be an athletic event or simply low impact play.

     4) Go for a walk. Many beaches are simply great places to walk. I'll often walk, or even run, a few miles while relaxing at the beach.

     5) Eat and drink. Picnic anyone?

I'm a beach person, even though I rarely just lie in the sun. There is plenty to do to stay active and have fun!