One of my favorite summer activities is going to the beach. Not only is there so much you can do it is also free and to me it never gets boring.

1. The breeze

When it is about 94 degrees outside, you tend to need to find ways to cool down. Laying on the beach with the breeze coming off the water is one of the absolute best ways to do so.

2. Beach games

Between volleyball or frisbee or that weird trampoline ball game that I still don't understand, you can definitely find something to fill time in the sand besides tanning. I personally love to play a game of volleyball. I also usually end up covered in sand because I will dive for the ball even if it is hella out of my reach.

3. People watching

If you are ever bored the beach is the perfect place to go to people watch. You see every type of person there and how they all interact with each other. Plus watching the random drunk people try to play that trampoline game is really funny because they get really into it but have 0 depth perception and end up looking like a flailing monkey.

4. Photo opportunities

I personally love taking pictures out in nature. My best friend is the same way so when we go to the beach you best believe we are taking pics. Even when Lake Michigan is less than 50 degrees we will stand in the water facing the sunset.

5. Dogs

Bradford beach in Milwaukee allows pets on the beach. This means that if want to see a doggo playing in the water and just being all around adorable you can. My best guy friend knows the exact pitch of girlish squeak I make whenever I see a dog and has even started pointing them out to me.

6. Stargazing at night

Going to the beach at night can be amazing on clear nights. When the beach is completely clear and you either have your music or your friends. Laying in the sand with the waves crashing against the shore and the moon being the only other light in the sky. Those nights are some of the best nights ever.