34 Stunning Sandcastles to Say Farewell to Summer ...

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34 Stunning Sandcastles to Say Farewell to Summer ...

As summer comes to an end, it seems like an opportune time to look at some really stunning sandcastles. Who knows? Maybe you'll find some inspiration for next summer, and you'll make your own work of art on the beach! Mind, I'm trying to stick to sandcastles and actual structures here, but I invite you to share some of your favorite sand sculptures as well.

1 Up the Winding Road

Via International Sand Sculpture Competition

The people who build these types of stunning sandcastles are just wicked talented. All that detail!

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This sandcastle was created by participants of the International Sand Sculpture Competition, which has been held annually since 1983. It is a popular event that brings together talented artists from all over the world. The competition is judged by a panel of experts and awards are given to the most creative and detailed sandcastles. The sculptures range from classic castles to elaborate scenes, and each year the competition gets more and more competitive.

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2 Castle on the Hill

Castle on the Hill Via We're gonna need a bigger ...

This sandcastle is massive!

3 Sesame Street

Sesame Street Via Sand Sculptures

Look, all our favorite pals from Sesame Street! The characters are incredible, but I especially love the iconic sign!

4 The Highest Castle

Via Build a better castle

Love those spires!

5 Extravagant Detail

Via Yard castle in progress...

Seriously, look at those details. That arch is breathtaking.

6 Real or Sand?

Via Shells on the beach

The perspective and the background really do make this look real.

7 Stairway to the Sky

Via Amazing Sandcastles

You know those stairs lead to something magical.

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The "Stairway to the Sky" is an amazing sandcastle created by Amazing Sandcastles. It is a towering creation that stands at least 20 feet tall. Its steps lead to a platform at the top, where visitors can look out over the beach and take in the beautiful views. The sandcastle is made of sand, shells, and other materials found on the beach. It has been decorated with colorful shells, stones, and other items to give it a unique look.

The "Stairway to the Sky" sandcastle is a popular destination for beachgoers, especially during the summer months. It is a great spot for taking pictures, and many people take the stairs to the top to get a better view of the beach. Visitors often marvel at the impressive structure and the work that went into creating it.

The sandcastle is located on a beach in the United States, and it is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. It is a great way to spend a day at the beach, and it is a great way to say goodbye to summer. It is a reminder of the beauty of nature and the power of the human imagination.

8 Open up

Via Sand Castle

This is just crazy massive. It's like a fairy tale castle.

9 The Princess and the Castle

Via The Best Sand Sculptures in ...

Is she the queen or the princess? Whatever she is, I love that she's included with her castle, and her love.

10 Under the Sea

Via World famous sand sculptures

What a great rendering of Sebastian! As you'll see in an additional picture, The Little Mermaid's undersea castle is indeed included.

11 Fairy Tale Shoe

Fairy Tale Shoe Via Sand Castles Aren't Just For ...

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe … I'd kind of rather live in this any day.

12 On the Rocks

Via Harrison Sand Sculpture Championships

I honestly don't know if those are actual rocks or if they've been built out of sand as well, but they're just gorgeous.

13 Fantasy Castle

Fantasy Castle Via Weird Talks: Amazing Sand Castles

This is just dreamy!

15 Too Good to Be True

Via Sand Castle In The Sky ...

Obviously the people in this are likely Photoshopped, but that's still an epic castle.

16 Rapunzel Sand Sculpture

Rapunzel Sand Sculpture Via Destin Richter - Computer Consultant ...

Rapunzel's letting down her hair!

17 Fit for Royalty

Via We're gonna need a bigger ...

This is crazy. This could be a Disney attraction.

18 The Love Shack

Via "Taj Mahal - Symbol Of ...

All the details on this make it truly spectacular.

19 The General Store

Via Sand Sculpture

Not a castle, but definitely a structure, and it's too charming not to include it.

20 The Pyramids

Via 15 Extraordinary Sand Sculptures (sand ...

There are lots of things going on here, and I love all of them.

21 Castle Grayskull

Castle Grayskull Via Walter & Christy

Not really, but that's what it immediately reminded me of, somehow – probably just because of the skulls, which are so rad.

22 Forest Castle

Via Top 20 Amazing Sandcastles - ...

As amazing as the castle is, all those trees take the cake.

23 Rapunzel II

Via sandsculpting.com

Here's Rapunzel again! I love the cottage-like details in this castle, especially the etched stonework.

24 Back under the Sea

Via 25 Incredible Sand Sculptures That ...

See? King Triton with his kingdom!

25 Castles and Cars

Castles and Cars Via Sandsation

This is crazy cool – what's better than sandcastles and sand-cars?

26 Lighted Castle

Lighted Castle Via sand castle

Sometimes all you need is a little light.

27 Coral Castle

Coral Castle Via 25 Summer Sandcastles

These details are simply stunning. Tell me though, do you think that looks like coral, driftwood, or thorny vines?

28 Brick Castle

Brick Castle Via Crazy Sand & Snow ART

Can you imagine the time it took to create all those brick etches?

29 Fantasy Sandcastle

Fantasy Sandcastle Via Quebec Expo Cite'

This truly is a fantasy.

31 A Little House

Via Most Amazing Sand Sculptures | ...

I don't know what I like best, the cottage or its inhabitant.

32 The Most Epic Castle

The Most Epic Castle Via An image on imgfave

If this was a real castle, everyone on the beach would have their own chambers.

33 Curvy Castle

Curvy Castle Via Perfect Pairs...

This is almost like an optical illusion, and I just love it!

34 Storybook Sandcastle

Via Canada

All those trees make this even more magical.

Have you ever built an epic sandcastle or sand sculpture? Whether you build them or simply love them, please share your favorites!

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