The whole family can have fun in the sun with this cute Rally Bocce set from Park & Sun. This set is far from authentic, but that makes it more family friendly. Park & Sun's colorful bean-filled balls will be much easier for children to lift than the classic metal variety. And they also won't hurt so much if passers-by get in the way of the game, or if anyone has a tantrum when they l…

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Do ordinary beach balls seem a bit pedestrian to you? Then this 12-foot beach ball from Outrageous Ventures may be just what the doctor ordered. This durable and daunting beach ball is enormous. When it's blown up it'll measure around 10 feet and weigh 12 pounds, so it'll dwarf adults and threaten to squash small children in its path. Such an intimidating toy could cause chaos on your…

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I don't care how old I get; there are few things more pleasurable than building a sandcastle. Not these feats of modern sand art mind you, but the simple kind that comes from an upended bucket filled with slightly wet grains. So I'm thrilled to see Zoe b Organic has created a new range of biodegradable beach toys to her range of organic, BPA-free children's products. The five-piece set…

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Embrace your inner child and have some fun on the sand with these water bomb splash balls. Water bombs are a lot of fun, but once you throw them you're left with little scraps of rubber to clean up. That will give these reusable water bomb splash balls the edge for eco-minded folks. You can easily stash them inside a beach bag, then simply soak them and you're ready for a bit of mischievous…

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Beach toys come and beach toys go, but the humble beach ball continues to endure. And why not? There are few simpler pleasures than tossing around one of these large plastic spheres with your mates. And it is large with its whopping 24 inch diameter. It might prove overwhelming for small children, but it does allow adults to join in the fun. I think that makes it a better family proposit…

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Pro Kadima is known as the original beach paddle and ball game, but is the original toy always the best? This beach game is like a cross between tennis and ping pong; the small paddles resemble ping pong rackets but just like tennis there is no table required. There's no net or court needed either, making Pro Kadima more of a relaxed, spontaneous game. You'll likely debate whether a par…

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It's got a funny name, but the Waboba Extreme might be the next big toy to hit the beach. It looks something like a tennis ball, but when you take the Waboba on the water you learn what it can really do. While other balls sink like stones when they hit the drink, the Waboba actually bounces back! At least it does in theory. The technique required is something like skipping stones, which can…

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When was the last time you flew a kite on the beach? For most of us, this simple pastime probably takes us back to childhood. HQ Kites wants us to rediscover that long-forgotten joy with its Calypso II Rainbow kite. It's easy to get daunted around kites, particularly if you're out of flying practice. But this kite is an entry-level model, so it should start quickly soaring with just a li…

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Forget the Frisbee; the latest game to hit the beach is Flingo. Flingo is something like an updated version of beach volleyball. The ball bounces between the players using an elastic Flingo cloth, which is almost like a tiny trampoline. It sounds like a fun way for the whole family to get fit, as it doesn't require a lot of special skills or strategies. There are official rules, includ…

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