Best Beach Games for Family Fun at Cinnamon Shore

Let the Games Begin on the Best Beachfront in Port Aransas

On nature’s playground of sand and surf, how will your family make the most of your beach day? Some lounge, some doze, others want to get out the games! 

Here are our picks for the best beach games of the year. Entertaining all skill levels and age ranges, you're sure to find a new way enjoy your time in the sun stay active--while enjoying classics like volleyball, frisbees, and kites.

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Tidalball

A cross between bocce ball and cornhole, this beach-born game was the invention of beach-loving friends who tired of toting heavy cornhole boards to the beach.

Dig two holes in the sand ten paces apart and roll or toss the proprietary wooden balls to score points.Coated with paint and sealant, the balls float if a wave catches them, and inspire competitive spirit in beach athletes of all ages.  $30  amazon.com or tidalball.com

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Waterproof UNO & Playing Cards 

Check out the Splash Edition of UNO, the popular card game's deck that's beach-worthy! It comes with a clip that holds the waterproof, plastic cards together, and it clips to a beach bag. Kids will love playing under the umbrella between turns in the Gulf waters. $8 amazon.com

You can also grab Hoyle Waterproof Playing Cards for a Spades tournament under the umbrella or Go Fish with the younger card sharks.

For beachside card-playing all day long, reserve your beach chairs and umbrellas during you stay at Cinnamon Shore. 

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Games in Our Summer Activities Trailer

Kids love buckets and trucks in the sand, but popular games like Ladderball get them up and active.The beach crew at Cinnamon Shore will stock the Activities Trailer this summer with Ladderball, Spike Ball, and more. but If you want to buy your own set of this popular game that sets up easily in the sand, look for sets that come with PVC pipes that fit together and soft balls--a portable must-have. $31. amazon.com

Book beach chairs and umbrellas through Mustang Island Adventures and check out games from the Activities Trailer all day.

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Portable Corn Hole

Your family may enjoy  the corn hole games at North Town Center during live music, but this light-weight set makes a nice staple to throw into the beach bag. GoSports Portable Corn Hole offers four designs, including fun stars and stripes version. $40 amazon.com

It's perfect for you Fourth of July at Cinnamon Shore, one our Signature Events at Cinnamon Shore.

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Bump, Set--Bounce!

Classics like beach volleyball still reign, along with newcomers that involve balls of all kinds. New classics include Spikeball, Kanball, and Bucketball, pulling competitive adults into the fray.

Wicked Big Sports Pickleball lets you take your game to the beach, with portable net and paddles and balls. $30 amazon.com. There's even a fun cross between foursquare and volleyball called Crossnet that comes with a four-way volleyball net that sets up in the sand. $99 crossnetgame.com

Whichever game you choose, reserve a golf cart through Mustang Island Adventures so it's easy to get your gear to the beach.

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Browse for Games & Toys On Site!

Check our seasonal Shore Shop at Keita's Pool  and The Boutiques at Cinnamon Shore on Market St.for a selection of toys while you're on site. You'll find Spike Ball sets, fantastic frisbees, an array of balls and footballs, plus sand and beach toys for kids.

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Beyond fun and games, Cinnamon Shore is a place to make family memories of all kinds. We offer beach bonfire experiences with s'mores, luxury poolsl, Signature Events like Easter, Fourth of July, and Beach, Boos & BBQ. And our accommodations elevate what it means to go to the beach in Texas, with comfortable layouts and elegant interiors. 

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Sources

https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-beach-games-6828696

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g39485315/best-beach-games/