Beach Bloopers: Memorable Vacation Pictures You Can’t Unsee

Ashley - August 9, 2023

Photo: wabiz.org

Do you know what the best part of summer is? Time for fun in the sun and sand! Taking a trip to the beach is one of the most well-loved summer pastimes around the world, and it’s easy to see why. When you have a day with gorgeous blue skies, temperate waters, and endless golden sand ready to be turned into engineering feats like castles, it’s time to head to the seashore.

There are endless possibilities for the fun you can have at the beach, but sometimes, the hilarity you witness at the beach is completely unintentional. Accidents happen, people’s outfits get messed up, and the weather can play some cruel yet funny tricks on us. Thankfully, with today’s technology, most of these hilarious mishaps get caught on someone’s camera and uploaded to the internet! Get ready to clutch your sides because these beach photos are the funniest we can find online.

The Ghost Of Summer’s Past

You may have seen this photo circling online in the past. We can’t help but laugh every time we see it! The girl in the front of the picture appears to visit the beach often. She has a glowing, golden tan going on, and she looks great in her bikini! But look closer. There’s another girl lying down just behind her. This girl’s fair-skinned complexion has practically caused her to blend in with the white sand underneath her. Clearly, she could use a little time in the sun. However, we hope she brought plenty of sunscreen!

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Fun For The Whole Family

Introducing your children to fun experiences is one of the best parts of being a parent! The look of wonder on a young child’s face the first time they see the unimaginably large ocean is both hilarious and heartwarming. Parents will often try to get a cute picture of their kids’ first time at the beach. Sometimes those photos come out perfectly, but other times, they come out like this. These sweet babies were having the time of their lives when the mother tripped and nearly sent her infant flying! Don’t worry, no one got hurt. But they did get a hilarious picture out of the experience.

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A Sign Of Chaos

Flying a kite on the beach is a cherished childhood memory for many of us. There’s something so engaging about watching a vibrant kite get picked up by the wind and tossed around while you cling to a thin piece of string. Yet, this beach seems torn on the activity. At first, the sign suggests you fly a kite. Then, it changes its mind and says you’ll need to find something else to do. The sign also offers an apology, which we suppose is the right thing to do in this situation. Why would you ban kites from the beach? We’re officially intrigued.

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Gator At The Beach? Must Be Florida

We have so many questions about this photo. First, why is there an alligator at the beach? Second, why is the alligator wearing a necklace made of pearls? Who taped its mouth shut? Sadly, we won’t get any concrete answers to these questions, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a guess! It seems like this woman stumbled across a juvenile alligator while at the beach (probably in Florida!) and decided to pose for a cute picture with it. For safety’s sake, she probably taped its mouth shut first. And the necklace certainly adds a nice aesthetic touch.

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An Odd Choice For So Many Reasons

Most people like to take pictures to memorialize their trip to the beach. But most of us would take pictures of ourselves, the sunset, the waves, or a sandcastle. Apparently, the gentleman in this photo has very different priorities. He set his vape in the sand and kneeled down to get the perfect picture of it with the waves and sun in the background. We can’t help but wonder what was running through his mind when he chose to take this picture. Hopefully, the tide didn’t come rushing in! Salty water and vapes don’t mix.

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This Seat Is Taken

These chairs are GOAT at the beach. They’re comfortable and perfect for resting in the sun while you listen to the waves and enjoy the peace at the beach. We don’t blame this guy for snagging an unused seat! He looks so happy and peacefully chilling on this chair. Whoever took this photo probably couldn’t believe that a sea creature would just wander up onto the shore and relax among humans, but he seems pretty unconcerned. We hope that the owner of this chair lets his new friend relax for a while before trying to get his seat back.

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The Happiest Day Of Their Lives

Beaches are one of the most popular places to hold a wedding. You have gorgeous natural backdrops for your pictures, and you’re guaranteed a memorable experience when you host the biggest day of your life in front of the vast ocean. However, we never thought about penguins hosting their weddings at the beach! These adorable little guys are all decked out in their best wedding attire, and the bride and groom look gorgeous. Of course, these are just stuffed animals, not real penguins, but they still look like they’re having a great time!

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Dress In Your Beach Best

Choosing an outfit for the beach is usually pretty easy. You pick a swimsuit that’s comfortable and fits well, maybe throw on a casual pair of shorts and a tank top, and hit the sand. But, when you’re bringing a little doggo with you, finding the right outfit can be more challenging. This little guy’s owners decided to dress him up like a vibrant lobster, and the result is stunning. We’re guessing it was windy that day, which is why they wanted him all bundled up. It doesn’t look like he’s too thrilled about the choice of attire, though.

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We’ll Shame You On YouTube

This sign is pretty interesting. Most places that don’t want you to urinate in their space will threaten you with a fine or legal action. But this beach decided to go in another direction. According to this sign, if you feel the call of nature and relieve yourself at this beach, the act will be caught on camera. They will then upload that video to YouTube, where you’ll be publicly shamed for this behavior. We have to wonder how effective this sign has been. Is it more effective than threatening people with a fine? Probably! No one wants their most private moments to be posted on the internet for all to see.

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A Fun Example Of Forced Perspective

Ever since Instagram and other photo-sharing sites became popular, many people have been playing around with creating unique photos using a trick called forced perspective. Basically, you make objects and people appear massive or tiny based on the positioning of everything. In this photo, the camera operator made it appear as though this beach-goer was standing on top of the sand castle. In reality, she’s just several feet away on the beach, but the way everything is set up makes it look like she’s the queen of this sandcastle.

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Predictable, Yet Hilarious Moment

Why did this person think it would be a good idea to bring their cat to the beach? Cats are notoriously afraid of water. Even if they don’t appear scared of the water, they still want nothing to do with it. This poor kitty was brought to the beach for a day of fun with their owner, but they got more than they bargained for. As soon as the cat went to inspect the ocean, the tide came in, lapping at the poor creature’s paws. The cat instantly tensed up, and we can almost guarantee that he sprung away from the oncoming wave a millisecond after this photo was taken.

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No Dining And Dashing

Beachside diners have to be careful about dissuading their patrons from dining and dashing. Most people don’t try to skip out on their bills, but it certainly happens on occasion. Of course, most diners would think that a tidal wave would be a reasonable excuse for diners to jump out of their seats and take off. But not this one! This diner posted a sign with step-by-step instructions for how to handle a tidal wave. Of course, its helpful to remain calm, but what’s really hilarious about this sign is that the diner prioritizes customers paying their bills over running for their lives!

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This Didn’t End How They Thought It Would

Sometimes, when the tide is low and the weather conditions are ideal, people will drive their vehicles onto the beach. It’s usually just a means to get their spot set up, and then they’ll go park in the parking lot, but some inconsiderate people will leave their vehicle on the beach while they go off to enjoy the sun and the sand. But Mother Nature has a way of making you pay for your misdeeds, and that’s exactly what’s happening in this picture! These three friends parked their car on the beach and went for a stroll. But they weren’t expecting the tide to come in as quickly as it did, and it completely surrounded their car! We wonder if they were able to drive it out of there.

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A Delightful Moment Of Chaos

Seagulls are notorious for being pests at the beach. These adorable birds have absolutely no fear of humans, and they’re perfectly content to come up and snatch whatever you’re eating right out of your hand. They can become a big problem, especially in areas where people have fed them in the past. This group of beachgoers were happily enjoying their meal when they were suddenly swarmed by a few seagulls. The birds swooped down, stealing their food and inciting a delightful moment of chaos that was happily caught on camera. The photo almost looks like a modern-day Renaissance painting. Doesn’t it?

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The Perfect Spot For A Nap

Have you ever taken a nap on the beach? Something about the intensity of the sun and the sound of the waves creates the perfect combination to lull weary visitors straight to sleep. Most of us nap on a beach towel, maybe shaded by a beach umbrella. Others will sleep directly on the sand! But this guy wanted a luxurious nap. He created a full-sized couch with the sand, and it’s a pretty impressive feat of engineering. After adding a couple of towels and throw blankets, he had the perfect setup for a nap. The other beachgoers were probably pretty envious of this guy’s ingenuity.

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He Just Wanted To Be Involved

Group pictures where everyone’s posing the same one usually come out one of two ways. Either they look amazing with everyone lined up in synchronicity, or someone messes up the pose in some hilarious way. However, in this case, it was someone else who interrupted their picture-perfect posing. A guy floating in the water noticed this group lining up to take their perfect beach photo and knew it was his time to shine. He threw up an arm and managed to place himself perfectly into their photo. We wonder how long it took the group to notice that they’d been photobombed.

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This Pup Is Having A Rough Day

Plenty of dogs love hanging out at the beach. There’s plenty of space to zoom around, play a game of fetch, and nap in the nice warm sand. And breeds that love to swim are usually obsessed with the water lapping at their paws. However, it looks like the pup in this photo was having a rough beach day. His owners captured him at the perfect moment, where he’s completely covered in muddy-looking sand, standing on his hind legs, and getting blown back by a powerful wind. The expression on his face really says it all.

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Cute, Yet Dangerous

The ocean is home to plenty of mysterious creatures. Most people will only see a few fish and some crabs while visiting the beach. And, of course, tons of birds! But every once in a while, you’ll stumble across a creature that you don’t expect to meet in person. This woman was hanging out at the beach when she noticed a cute translucent pink blob. She immediately picked it up and got her picture taken with it, but someone probably should have warned her against it. That little blob is actually a type of jellyfish that could easily harm her with a painful sting. Never pick up random creatures you see at the beach!

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Talk To The Hand

Who remembers the epic comeback from the late ’90s and early ’00s that went, “Talk to the hand because your face doesn’t understand”? Pulling out that line was a sure way to end whatever argument you’d been involved in, and then you got to walk away feeling victorious. We thought this expression was just a human thing, but apparently, the penguins are in on it too! This adorable photo captures one penguin holding its flipper up to the other’s back, and it looks like they are in the middle of a pretty heated conversation.

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Adorable Unexpected Visitors

When you visit the beach, you have to expect to encounter some wildlife. Normally, you’ll see some seagulls, crabs, and fish, but there are times when you’ll run into other creatures. Out of all the animals you might expect to run into at the beach, raccoons are nowhere on that list! It almost looks as though the raccoons in this picture followed this guy all the way to the beach just to have a chance to share his snack. That wouldn’t be too strange for raccoons, although we’re surprised they felt comfortable enough to follow him into the water!

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The Ultimate Posed Photo

So many people enjoy doing posed pictures on the beach. If you can get a group pose in front of the sunset, then you’ve hit the gold for beach pictures. You have to be pretty impressed when you look at this picture. The level of thought and coordination that went into making this picture a reality is astonishing! Everyone would have needed to jump and cross their legs at exactly the same time for this picture to be possible. Their hard work was definitely worth it because this is one of the coolest posed group shots we’ve ever seen!

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Should We Tell Him?

Did anyone think to tell that guy that there’s a serious flaw in this plan? Actually, there’s a lot wrong with this picture! First of all, neither of them are wearing swimsuits. The guy appears to be wearing a normal pair of boxers, while the girl is fully dressed in an outfit that doesn’t appear very beach-friendly. Now, let’s talk about his attempt at a DIY floatation device. We’re all for DIY-ing things when you can, but there’s no way this is going to work! Yes, an empty Coke bottle will float in the water, but even several of them aren’t strong enough to hold a full-grown man’s weight up! We hope he knows how to swim.

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An Epic Super Kick

Sometimes, even your closest friends can get on your absolute last nerve. It happens, but most of us deal with this by talking out the problem or ghosting our friends for a while. Not the ladies in this picture, though! One girl gave her friend an epic super kick, sending her flying across the beach! That’s the story, anyway. In reality, this was a perfectly timed posed photo that makes it appear as though one girl kicked the other and sent her flying. You should try this pose the next time you head to the beach. It’s probably harder to get it just right than it seems.

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The Perfect Spot For A Nap

It’s not too unusual to see someone riding down the shoreline on horseback, depending on what area you’re visiting. However, horses are almost never unattended on the beach. This photo shows a couple of horses that have somehow made their way onto the beach. One of them decided to flop down in the sand and take a nap while the other was inspecting this couple’s beach chairs. We have so many questions. Where did these horses come from? Where are their owners? Who’s going to help the horses get home? Hopefully, the owner came along right after this picture was taken and brought the horses home for some much-needed rest.

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No Dogs? That Doesn’t Apply To Me!

Loving dog owners want to bring their pups with them everywhere. Plenty of animal lovers say their pets are like their children, and they’d never want to leave their dog behind while visiting the beach. Unfortunately, not all beaches are pet-friendly, and that appears to be the case in this photo. However, this pup decided to protest the injustice by ripping the sign out of the ground and running around the beach with it. The owners managed to snap this hilarious photo and we have to admire the dog’s moxy!

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The Cutest Sand Monster

Look at this good boy at the beach! Seeing pictures like this makes you question why some beaches don’t allow dogs. Can you imagine how much time it must have taken to build up the sand to give this pup the appearance of being an adorable sand monster? This dog must have the patience of a saint to let his owners do this to him, and he looks perfectly happy with the situation. Still, we hope he got plenty of treats and time to zoom around after this picture was taken.

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What Were You Even Trying To Do?

You have to wonder what is going through a person’s head in a situation like this. We have no idea what led to this photo, but we can take a guess. This guy probably drove his RV onto the beach so he could enjoy the scenery from the comfort of his RV. Unfortunately, he didn’t expect the tide to come in so quickly, and now he’s stuck in a race against time to get his vehicle out of there before it’s claimed by the ocean. Let this be a warning to never drive your vehicles onto the beach! Don’t be like this guy.

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How To Be An Introvert At The Beach

Going to the beach with a group of close friends can be an awesome experience, but if you’re an introvert, it can also be a day riddled with anxiety. Beaches tend to get pretty crowded, and it’s hard to completely avoid other people when you’re sharing the sand and the waves with them. However, this group devised the perfect idea to separate themselves from other beachgoers. They dug a pit in the sand, climbed in, and sealed themselves off from the rest of the world with a colorful umbrella! This seems like a great idea, but there’s always the risk of some inconsiderate and oblivious beachgoer stepping on the cover without realizing people’s heads are underneath it!

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Vacationing In Style

When you think of your ideal beach vacation, you probably picture nice relaxing days listening to the waves and feeling the sun beat down on your skin. There is plenty of beach furniture out there that’s comfortable and easy to transport, but this couple wanted to do something different. Not only did they somehow manage to lug an entire couch onto the beach, but it was a sleeper couch! They pulled out the mattress part to give themselves maximum lounging room. We can see other beachgoers in the background watching the couple. Are they envious or judging them?

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The Happiest Elephant In The World

Just look at how happy and relaxed this elephant is! We’re not sure where this photo was taken, but it must be somewhere where elephants roam freely and have easy access to the beach. This adorable guy wandered onto the beach and plopped down into the nice, warm sand. Waves crashed behind him as he wiggled around in the sand until he found the most comfortable spot. Just looking at him is making us wish we could hit the beach!

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The Funniest Photo Bomb Ever

We have to wonder if this picture was posed because it came out so perfectly! It appears as if the two ladies in the background were trying to get a picture of themselves when this adorable pup popped into the frame at the last second. The pup actually looks fairly concerned. Perhaps he’s new to the beach and hasn’t had a chance to relax yet, or maybe he just wanted to make a silly face for the camera. Either way, we love how this picture came out.

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Her First Epic Face Plant

The excitement and joy on this kid’s face in the first picture is absolutely adorable. And then the look of absolute hilarity on the man’s face when he realizes his daughter has wiped out is just icing on the cake. The poor kid had an important initiation that day into the world of face plants. We bet she was perfectly fine, and hopefully, her dad helped her learn the next important lesson. Which is how to get back up and laugh these things off!

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This Is Pretty Intense

Some of the best beaches around the world are located on small islands. One popular vacation destination is St. Martin’s, but this island has something even more unique about it that attracts visitors every year. There’s an airport literally right next to the beach, which means planes fly super low over the beach. The gusts of wind caused by the incoming planes can knock beachgoers over and even send them flying! But everyone in this picture looks like they’re having a great time watching the plane come in.

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Just An Average Girl With Her Cat

Plenty of people bring their dogs to the beach, but it’s less common to see someone bringing their cat. Cats aren’t the type you’d expect to have a fun time at the beach. Most cats hate water, and they’re not nearly as likely to be happy spending the day chilling in the sand. However, this girl decided to bring her cat to the beach with her, and her pose is adorable! The cat looks a little uncomfortable, but he appears to love his owner enough to tolerate her antics.

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A Monster From The Depths

Dads love to joke around. In fact, they’re so well-known for their sense of humor that we have an entire category of jokes dedicated just to dads. This dad went swimming in the ocean with his young daughter and decided this would be the perfect time to play a prank on her. He emerged from the ocean’s depths with seaweed draped all over his body, looking like a monster right out of an old-time epic. The poor girl screams and runs off while the dad/seaweed monster trudges after her with a grin.

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Improvise, Adapt, And Overcome

What’s a guy to do when he forgets his boogie board at the beach? Time to improvise, adapt, and overcome! Now, we don’t recommend actually trying to use your friend as a boogie board. That seems pretty unsafe, and people don’t typically float well enough for that to work. However, you can absolutely use your friend in place of a boogie board for a nice picture! Just make sure your friend is cool with it first and watch out for massive waves.

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The Most Awkward Throw Ever

There are few things as fun as getting tossed into the water by a trusted friend. Feeling yourself get vaulted through the air and plunging into the water brings out a childlike joy in us all. However, this photo captured the most awkward moment of a throw we’ve ever seen. Clearly, this guy didn’t have the height he needed to really toss this girl up into the air. Instead, she basically faceplants into the water, which he can’t imagine was very fun.

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Living In The Digital Age

There was a time when the most technology you’d see at the beach were those little disposable cameras you’d buy at the supermarket. But we’re living in the golden age of technology now, which means everyone brings their phone or tablet to the beach. This picture perfectly captures the way people interact with the world these days. Every person in this photo is more focused on their phone than they are on the beautiful water they’re swimming in! It’s a shame really, but maybe they’ll put the phones away after they get a perfect Instagram shot.

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We Need The Full Story

We need the full story behind this picture! First off, why is this guy wearing half of a horse costume on the beach? And what did he do to get himself arrested? Anyone hanging out at the beach while this picture was taken has an excellent story to tell! We just wish someone could tell us what happened here because not going will haunt our dreams.

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A Frisbee To The Face

Frisbees are one of the most common toys people bring to the beach. There’s plenty of open space and wind to help whip the Frizbee across long distances. It’s a great way to enjoy your day at the beach, but you have to watch out for moments like this! This woman jumped up in the hopes of snatching the Frisbee out of the air, only to accidentally catch it with her face. We’re sure she was fine and hopefully, she got a good laugh out of this picture.

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The Importance Of Sunscreen

This picture perfectly captures why it is so important to wear lots of sunscreen when you visit the beach! The sun is very powerful at the beach, and without plenty of sunscreen, you risk getting a super painful sunburn. The person who took this photo must have fallen asleep while listening to music on his phone. The imprints of his phone and headphones are the only unburnt pieces of his skin. We hope this guy has plenty of aloe vera lotion sitting around to help his skin heal.

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Those Silly Seagulls Are At It Again

Seagulls have featured pretty prominently on this list. It’s no surprise, really, since they’re known pests at nearly every beach in the world. These birds are astonishingly fearless and their desire to share humans’ food is hilarious. This person went to take a nice picture of their ice cream cone when they were unexpectedly photobombed. A seagull flew into the frame at the last second, desperate to taste this cold, delicious treat. His expression says it all!

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