Beach Date Ideas
The beach is a great casual date idea because it provides a relaxed and romantic atmosphere for couples to enjoy each other’s company.
A beach date idea also offers you and your partner a variety of activities to do and is often less crowded and noisy than other public places, allowing for more quality time together.
These beach date ideas are for everyone; however, since a beach date is usually a longer activity, we recommend this type of date when you’re in a relationship or need a third date idea.
Best Beach Dates
Watch a Sunset or Sunrise
Depending on which direction the beach is facing a sunset or a sunrise can make a special moment together.
Explore Tidepools
Find out when low tide is and use your local resources to find a tidepool near you. Make sure to wear good, grippy shoes due to the algae and rocks at the bottom of the pool.
Fly a Kite or Throw a Frisbee Together
Have a Beach Bonfire
Make sure you can legally have a bonfire on your local beach first! Bring along your friends if you want to make this a friend or group date idea.
Things you’ll need: Small Twigs, Grass, or Dry Seaweed; Small firewood for kindling; Matches; Seating; Blankets; FOOD; Flashlights; Cooler; Smores; Beers.
Walk Along the Beach
If you’re with a group, this allows for great 1-on-1 time to talk, go swimming together, or collect seashells.
Visit Shops Around The Beach
Hit-up the beach in the morning. If it’s close enough, walk to the shopping area for some lunch and window-shopping.
Rent Surfboards, Paddleboards, Paddleboat, or Sailboat
Find a beach that has a local surfshop near it; they’re likely to rent out inexpensive wetsuits, surfboards, and paddleboards.
Have a Picnic on the Beach
See a Concert on the Beach or Oceanfront Restaurant/Venue
Visit the websites of your local waterfront restaurants for any live music nights or use iOS apps like BandsinTown or Songkick to find a band near you.
Find a Lighthouse to Visit
Use Google Maps to find a lighthouse near your local beach!
Active Beach Date Ideas
Explore these and other active date ideas on the beach.
Build a Sandcastle
Play Volleyball, Soccer, or Other Beach Games
Popular Beach Games: Cornhole, Laddertoss, Kanjam, Polish Horseshoes, Boccee, and Spikeball.
Ride Bikes on the Boardwalk
Get corny and tell them a few candy jokes and puns while on the bike ride.
Walk Along the Beach
Go Fishing on The Beach
First, make sure you don’t need a permit to fish in coastal waters near you. Basics fishing poles can be relatively inexpensive if you search craiglist or Facebook Marketplace.
Go on a Whale Watch Cruise
Casual Beach Date Ideas
Most people go to the beach to relax and soak up some rays! Use these casual date ideas to have a fun time at the beach.
Have a Romantic Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
Before you head-out, make sure to read our list of 365 reasons I love you.
Things you might need: Glasses, Drinks, Food, Beach Chairs, Bluetooth Speaker, Blanket, Cooler
Visit a Cafe or Bookstore Near the Beach
Want to make it a memorable experience at the bookstore or library? Read out library or bookstore date ideas.
Find a Sandcastle Festival
Sleep Under the Stars
If your local beach allows for it or if there’s a curfew at your beach!
Late Night Beach Date Ideas
Have a bonfire together or with friends
Go Stargazing
Bring a Lightup Frisbee or Football
Go Fishing
Go for a Walk
Watch The Sunset
