Looking ways to keep kids entertained at the beach this summer? Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Jackie Breyer stopped by Fox & Friends to show off some of the season’s hottest beach toys. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the notes below, and for more on the hottest new toys of the season be sure to view our Spring and Summer Toy Guide.
Disc Jock-e- A Game of Catch Never Sounded So Good when Tucker Toys lets you take the tunes with you with its new Disc Jock-e, a flying disc with Bluetooth technology.
- Soaring through the airwaves, the Disc Jock-e is a durable, water-resistant throwing disc that syncs to any playlist from a phone, tablet or computer. It comes in a choice of vibrant blue or orange colors, so that even if you’re just relaxing, you’ll never miss a beat with the coolest outdoor speaker ever!
- It’s great for the backyard, beach, pool or park.
- Age: 8+
- MSRP: $24.99
- Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us
Critter Catchers - Throw, catch and release. These cute critters help improve eye-hand coordination while having a ball. Easy grip with adjustable strap, perfect for smaller hands.
- Take them anywhere from the backyard to the beach.
- 3+
- MSRP: $7.99
- Available: Target
Sand Castle Building Assortment (American Plastic Toys)
- This and castle building set includes a fun funnel/sand sifter, pail, shovels, pan sifter and sea-life molds, all encased in mesh for easy take along.
- Ages: 1.5+
- MSRP: $10.
- Available: at specialty retailers across the country
Sand Castle Molds (American Plastic Toys)
- Features three brightly colored molds in yellow, orange and blue. The different shapes of square, round, and arc give kids all the molds they need for imaginative sand castle building.
- Ages: 1.5+
- MSRP: $1 each
- Available: At specialty retailers across the country
Green Toys Sand Play Set (Green Toys)
- Build a castle. Dig for buried treasure. No matter how ambitious the project, the world’s most eco-groovy sand play set always leaves a light footprint.
- The Green Toys Sand Play Set is made from 100% recycled plastic and can be carried to the park or beach with its US-made 100% cotton rope.
- This 4-piece Sand Set comes with a bucket, shovel, rake, and sand castle mold.
- Made in the USA
- Age: 18 months+
- MSRP: $21.99
- Available: Amazon.com and Greentoys.com
Machine Team- Kids can set up their imaginary worksite with this dynamic team! Push-powered 15” Dump Truck teamed up with a 10” Cat Excavator!
- Great for both indoor and outdoor use, and perfect to take to the beach to dig in the sand.
- Age: 2+
- S. MSRP $24.99
- Available: Toys R Us
Boogie Board 41.5” 3 Pack (Wham-O)
- The 41.5-inch Boogie Boards from Wham-O are full-sized slick bottom boards perfect for beginners, built for adults to experience the ocean for the first time.
- They have a crescent tail and an included wrist leash.
- Age: 12+
- MSRP: $34.99
- Available: Amazon
Happy Air Navigator Fly (Kettler USA)
- This trike has the air tires with great tread that work on sand.
- Features a removable Play Sand Bucket with Toys. Comes with a rake, shovel, sifter, and sand mold.
- The pushbar can be snapped into the bucket that has built-in wheels and rolled right down to the surf!
- Also available in Pink and Black.
- Ages: 1-5 years
- MSRP: $249
