The Outer Banks has spacious, family-friendly beaches. There`s nothing like spending a day feeling the warm sun on your body and feeling the cool water of the Atlantic Ocean. One of the greatest feelings is putting your toes in the sand. However, you may want to do more than just sit there and soak up the rays.

There are lightweight and easy-to-set-up games you can bring to the Outer Banks beach for a fun-filled day. Enjoy some family time and perhaps make a few new friends while playing.

One game is Cornhole. Cornhole is easy to play, making it a beach favorite. It`s fun for players of all skill levels and often played to a total score of 21 to determine the winner. Check out our concierge partner, Outer Banks Resort Rentals. You can rent a cornhole game from them. Other similar games to Cornhole which can be played on the beach include Ladder Ball, Kam Jam, and Ladder Toss.

Paddle Ball, while not like the others listed, is a popular activity on the beach. Two people with paddles hit the ball back and forth to each other. Just be careful and do not hit fellow beachgoers!

Throwing a frisbee, tossing a football, or kicking around a soccer ball can also keep individuals busy for hours on the beach!

For those who prefer to stay closer to the shore while enjoying the waters of the Outer Banks, boogie boarding/skim boarding is the perfect beach activity. Boogie Boarding or skimboarding is a water sport in which one rides the boogie board or skimboard into the wave near the shore and it carries them towards the beach. This is a must-try activity for kids and teens visiting the Outer Banks. Parents especially like this activity because they can easily keep an eye on their family members.

A great activity for kids of all ages is to build a sandcastle. You can find many places on the Outer Banks (including Wings, Ben Franklin, etc.) that sell sandcastle "tools" for this purpose. You will need some buckets and small rakes and shovels. Watch out for the tide coming in – it might wipe out your amazing castle!

The calm breezes and wide beaches of the Outer Banks make it an ideal place to fly a kite. Visit one of the OBX Beach Stores or Kitty Hawk Kites and find the perfect kite for your family beach day. Watching a colorful kite fly against the Outer Banks clouds is sure to put a smile on everyone`s faces. Be mindful of fellow beachgoers when your kite decides to come back down.

Walking on the Outer Banks beaches might be the simplest and most popular beach activity on vacation. Enjoy a cold beverage as you walk along the shoreline enjoying the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore and checking out what other beachgoers are doing. Find a piece of seaglass and/or return home with amazing seashells. Perhaps the dolphins will be out swimming in the ocean.

For the morning people in the group, walking on the beach and enjoying a beautiful Outer Banks sunrise is truly an unforgettable experience. Believe us, although pictures look amazing, in person, it is truly a thing of beauty.

Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean is a must-do activity. While warmer in the summer, the water might be a little chilly at first, but eventually, you will get comfortable and want to stay for hours.

Pay attention to any beach alerts and/or flags flying. Learn how to maneuver a rip current to keep yourself safe and ensure you have the most fun.

Enjoy Your Perfect Beach Day with KEES Vacations

With so many activities to enjoy, the Outer Banks beaches offer something for everyone. Whether relaxing under the sun, engaging in friendly beach games, catching a wave on a boogie board, or building a sandcastle, the options are endless for an unforgettable day. Experience the best of the Outer Banks with KEES Vacations. Book your stay today by choosing from our selection of over 330 properties. A perfect day at the beach is waiting for you. Let KEES Vacations make your ideal beach-day dreams come true!