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    Build Big Sandcastles in South Padre Island

    Plan a VIP sandcastle-building day with tents, lunch, and prizes

    5.0 stars• 237 reviews
    From$2,118incl. taxes and fees

    Includes

    Tents, tools, lunch

    Highlights

    Bring your group to the beach in South Padre Island for a turnkey sandcastle-building day with American Champion Andy Hancock. Get hands-on instruction, beach setup, and food and drinks provided.

    • Build big sandcastles using Andy Hancock’s proven system
    • Organize a family reunion, corporate retreat, or team-building day
    • Relax with beach setup plus lunch, snacks, water, and prizes
    • Choose to meet at Suntide III Condominiums or request a different beach spot
    • Bring your own drinks or ask the team to arrange and collect them

    What's Included

    • Instruction with Andy Hancock
    • 2 tents
    • Large cooler
    • 4 chairs
    • Buckets, shovels, and tools
    • Lunch
    • Snacks
    • Sodas
    • Water
    • Prizes and giveaways

    Things to know

    Requesting a different beach location has a $50 surcharge.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 14 days in advance to avoid a 25% charge.

    FAQs

    Bring hats. The notes also recommend bringing drinking water and snacks for time in the sun.

    No. Your VIP sandcastle-building day includes 2 tents, a large cooler, 4 chairs, plus buckets, shovels, and tools at no additional cost.

    Yes. You can request the lesson on the beach outside your hotel or condo. A different location has a $50 surcharge.

    Meeting details

    Suntide III Condominiums 3000 gulf Blvd (access 9), South Padre Island, TX 78597

    Experience provided by Sandcastle Lessons
    Experience provided by Sandcastle Lessons

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    Review summary

    5.0
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    Andy Hancock is the kind of guide who turns a simple beach activity into one of the most talked-about moments of a family vacation. Reviewer after reviewer calls this the highlight of their trip to South Padre Island, with families building impressive six-foot sandcastles they never imagined possible. Andy weaves real science into the process, explaining structure, moisture, and balance in ways that click for kids and adults alike, all while keeping everyone laughing and engaged. What stands out across dozens of reviews is how naturally Andy connects with people of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents and even senior groups. He narrates stories while teaching, walks through details step by step, and brings tools that take your creation to another level. Several families mentioned returning year after year, which says a lot. If you're spending time on South Padre Island, this one is genuinely worth carving out a few hours for.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We had a great time as a family making a sand castle. Andy was so knowledgeable and explained the process in great scientific detail. Everyone had a job to do. We were all amazed at the different techniques he showed us. Truly a unique experience that our family loved and learned so much from.

    Photo of Aubrey Koehler

    Aubrey Koehler

    June 29, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great time as a family making a sand castle. Andy was so knowledgeable and explained the process in great scientific detail. Everyone had a job to do. We were all amazed at the different techniques he showed us. Truly a unique experience that our family loved and learned so much from.

    Photo of Aubrey Koehler

    Aubrey Koehler

    June 29, 2026

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