From sandcastles and tide pools to the boardwalk and the lighthouse, this beach word search has 45 words about a day by the sea. Many are compound words, like driftwood, sandbar and surfboard, and they get easier to spot once you notice the first half.
The leftover letters spell the answer to an old joke: what did the ocean say to the beach? Words go across, down and diagonally, never backwards, which makes it a good fit for grades 3 to 5. Bring one on a long drive to the coast.
Click a puzzle for the PDF. It has two pages, the puzzle and its answer key.
Beach Word Search in Color
Black and White Beach Word Search
A black and white copy for home printers, summer camp handouts and photocopying.
Answer Key
All 45 words are circled here, along with the ocean’s reply.
The 45 Beach Words
Sandcastle, Seagull, Sunglasses, Beach Ball, Pier, Ocean, Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Snorkel, Seashell, Umbrella, Summer, Sunburn, Lifeguard, Coral, Splash, Kayak, Vacation, Bucket, Dolphin, Seaweed, Cooler, Pelican, Paddle, Towel, Tide Pool, Jetty, Clam, Boardwalk, Sailboat, Starfish, Flip-Flops, Shovel, Picnic, Saltwater, Sandbar, Surfboard, Horizon, Dunes, Waves, Driftwood, Crab, Lighthouse, Kite, Shore
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