Summer is right around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to start looking for an amazing beach vacation home for you and your friends. In addition to taking a refreshing dip in the water and lounging by the pool, your crew can also entertain themselves with beach games. Here are a few fun options to try out.

Which Games Are Perfect for Friends Hitting the Beach Together?

1. Boogie Boards

Not everyone is a seasoned pro on a surfboard, and depending on where you're vacationing, the waves may not be adequate for surfing. Boogie boards offer a fun alternative that allows you to cruise around the water at a more leisurely pace. If you and your friends are a little more competitive than the average beachgoers, you can also arrange races. Come up with a prize or reward to go along with the game, such as the loser having to buy the next round of drinks for the group.

2. Cornhole

Cornhole is a fun and surprisingly active game you can enjoy right on the beach. It consists of two boards that sit on the ground at a slant, and each one has a hole at the top. Team members stand opposite one another, and each side takes turns lobbing four small sandbags at the board across from them in an effort to sink the sandbag into the hole. 

Bags that fall through the hole are typically worth three points, while ones that land on the board are worth one. The opposing team member's bags cancel out your points, so the goal is to make more into the hole or onto the board than your competition. Portable versions can be easily transported and set up anywhere. 

3. Frisbee® Toss

Along with traditional Frisbee toss, there are various other versions that make the activity even more exciting. Use Frisbees with holes and place poles in the sane to replicate a game of ring toss. You can also participate in bucket tosses, where teams try to aim for the opposing players' goals as they play defense and try to knock the flying discs out of the way.

4. Beach Volleyball

Your exercise regimen doesn't have to stop just because you're spending time at a vacation home. Beach volleyball is the perfect workout because it combines fun and fitness. It's also portable, as all you need is a folding net and a ball. 

Coastal Properties offers a wide range of vacation homes throughout Orange Beach, AL, to make your summer memorable. Choose from amazing one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos or houses complete with amenities like saunas, swimming pools, and tennis courts. You'll also love the proximity to the Gulf Coast, as well as access to tasty eateries and enticing nightlife. Call (251) 981-4951 to inquire about vacation home availability, and visit the website for more information.