Sculpting Strategies

At Texas SandFest, Competitive Sand Sculpting Is at Its Peak

The folks who compete in the annual Port Aransas festival have perfected the art of the sandcastle.

05/02/2025 By Brianna Griff

Let's go to the beach

AIA Houston to Host 2022 Sandcastle Competition in Galveston

Grab your sand bucket: we’re headed to the beach.

Life's a Beach

Covid swept away this summer's iteration of the popular beachy pastime, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy some masterpieces from years past.

08/21/2020 Photography by Emma Schkloven

Sand Man

The Travis Scott-inspired creation was just one of dozens of spectacular structures at last weekend's 2019 AIA Sandcastle Competition.

08/29/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Sandy cheeks

Are you ready for some really, really big sandcastles?

08/23/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Texas Beaches

And with more hotel rooms than residents, there’s something for every budget in this quirky coastal village.

06/14/2017 By Michael Hardy

Ice House

Winning big in Galveston's annual competition means going against the grain.