Summer is in full swing, as is the Roundhouse Aquarium's 'Sunsational Sandcastles' contest; build anywhere and submit online.
$30 entry fee; enter your castle online through Aug. 1 ; sandcastles may be built anywhere, from a beach to a local sandboxWhile we can construct all sorts of fairytale-ish buildings at home with the aid of wood blocks, clay, or other around-the-house objects, creating a stunning structure near the surf is an entirely different pursuit.
Call it beach-itecture or damp-itecture, if you like, or sandscrapers if you prefer your ocean-adjacent creations to be on the taller side. However you approach castles fashioned from sand, water, and imagination, consider this: There are quirky contests that celebrate sandy-handed architects, including theGet Southern California news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.You don't need to make for the pier-based place o' fishery and fun, though that is always recommended if you want to learn more about the Pacific Ocean.
Rather, you are invited to build your foam-close fantasia on any stretch of beach or even in your yard, a local park, or a sandbox.Want to find new things to do in Los Angeles? The Scene's lifestyle stories have you covered. Here's your go-to source on where the fun is across SoCal and for the weekend.
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