The Ultimate Low-Prep Beach Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers and Kids (Free Printable!)
If you’ve ever spent a summer day trying to keep little hands and busy brains engaged at the beach, you know the struggle is real! While sandcastles and splashing are fun, sometimes toddlers and kids need a focused activity to keep them from getting restless. That’s why we created this Free Printable Beach Scavenger Hunt!
It’s the perfect low-prep, screen-free activity designed to turn an ordinary beach trip into an exciting exploration. Just download the PDF, toss it in your beach bag, and you’re ready to start finding shells, listening for gulls, and searching for tricky-to-spot items like seaweed or footprints. This simple checklist encourages children to use their observation skills and connect with nature, making it a win-win for parents and kids.
Get Ready for the Ultimate Low-Prep Beach Activity!
Are you packing up the beach bag for a trip with the kids? You know how quickly little ones can get bored or distracted. Ditch the tablets and keep them engaged with the ultimate low-prep solution: a fun, printable beach scavenger hunt!
Why You’ll Love This Free Printable
I created this FREE printable beach scavenger hunt specifically for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids to turn beach time into an adventure.
- Simple & Visual: It features a simple, visual list of common, easy-to-find items like shells, smooth rocks, and driftwood. The images and checkboxes mean even pre-readers can play along!
- Zero Screens Required: This is a fantastic way to encourage real-world exploration and keep their hands busy, giving you a chance to relax for a few minutes.
- Instant Fun: Just print it, grab a crayon, and go!
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This original beach scavenger hunt is filled with great ideas and is ready to print right now.
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I’ve also created a second, exclusive printable that includes more advanced items, specifically focusing on wildlife and more challenging finds (like specific types of sea birds or plants). And kids’ summer bucket lists.
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Printable Beach Scavenger Hunt
Print the printable list of things to find at the beach. Have the kids search for the items on the sheet on your next visit to the beach. In a hurry? Scroll down and download it!
How To Laminate Printables
- I like to laminate my printables to keep them from getting ruined. You can either pick up laminator sheets (where you don’t need a laminator).
- Or use a laminator like this with laminating sheets. (Note: if you print larger than 9 inches wide, shop-related laminators that print wider items.)
- Be sure to get erasable markers for marking their laminated sheets.
- You can also purchase clear paper sheet protectors to protect your printables.
Laminating the printable will make the sheets reusable. This is perfect for the next visit to the beach. And for any printable you want to reuse! Bring along a clipboard for the printable if you like.
Beach Scavenger Hunt Ideas include these words and images on the beach printable.
- Sand
- Waves
- Sea Gulls
- Bathing Suits
- Sea Shells
- Beach Grass
- Star Fish
- Kite
- Beach Chair
- Sun Hat
- Beach Ball
- Flip Flops
- Sunscreen
- Sand Bucket
- Surf Board
- Sunglasses
These items they are hunting for are all easy to find on visits to the beach. The printable scavenger hunt has images, along with the words… This will make it easier for the younger kids to play along!
For this project, you will need a printer and printer paper. Laminating is optional. Find the printable files below!
PRINT THE PRINTABLE BEACH SCAVENGER HUNT
You can use this printable for any season and anytime you are heading to the coast or beach!
Are you looking for beaches to travel to? Be sure to see all our travel posts. We go to the beach all year round. Do you?
Our latest trip was to San Simeon, California to see the Elephant Seals. And Cayucos, California, which you can see in our travel posts. I love visiting different areas of our local California coastline.
PS If you love the beach, you might like to follow me on Instagram @dearcreatives. I am always sharing our beach trips, nature photography, and hikes! Plus, behind-the-scenes and adventures from the blog…
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