Sand Castle Building Lessons

🌊 Sand Castle Building Lessons with the Mendocino Mermaids 🏰

Build joy. Learn skills. Play in the sand.

We offer guided sand castle experiences on the Mendocino Coast for families, friends, and curious creators of all ages. Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up your build, the Mermaids bring the tools, the know-how, and the magic.

📍 Beaches we currently serve: Big River Beach
Meet at Big River parking lot, located off Highway 1, just south of the town of Mendocino, CA, adjacent to the Big River Bridge. The entrance is on the east side of Highway 1, down a small access road at the mouth of the river. Park in the parking lot to the right, close to porta potty.

🏰 Sandcastle Basics

$80 | 45–60 minutes | All ages welcome

A fun, approachable intro to sand castle building. Perfect for families, first-timers, and younger builders.

Includes:

• Foundations, towers, and walls
• Hands-on guidance from a Mermaid builder
• All tools and materials provided
• Designed for up to 4 people

Group details:

• Additional participants: $10 per person
• All ages welcome

✨ Great for families, vacation memories, and playful beach days.

🏰 Sandcastle 101

$130 | 60–90 minutes | Ages 7+

Ready to go deeper? This experience builds on the basics and introduces artistic details and structure techniques.

Includes:

• Towers, walls, and foundations
• Carving doors, windows, staircases, and details
• Guided techniques for stronger, cleaner builds
• Ends with a photo-worthy final castle moment 📸

Group details:

• Up to 6 participants
• Recommended for ages 7 and up
  

✨ Perfect for older kids, friend groups, and creative beach lovers.

🌊 How It Works

1. Choose your sand castle experience
2. Pick your available date & time
3. Meet us at the selected beach
4. Build, laugh, learn, and play in the sand
5. We provide the tools. You bring curiosity (and maybe a towel).
   
   

🌬️ Good to Know

• Lessons are weather-dependent. If conditions aren’t safe or buildable, we’ll reschedule.
• Exact meetup details are shared after booking.
• Great for birthdays, family outings, and small group experiences.
  
  

🔁 Cancellations & Rescheduling

• Cancellations or reschedule requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• With 24+ hours notice, you may reschedule or receive a credit toward a future session.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of your scheduled session are non-refundable, except in cases of weather-related cancellation by the Mermaids.

🚫 No-Shows

• No-shows or last-minute cancellations without notice are non-refundable.
• This helps us respect everyone’s time and keep offerings sustainable.