Private Tour
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is how the pros do it! Learning to make a sand castle or sculpture using these methods is a revelation to most! It's a fun and unique way to spend your time and can enhance your experience on the beach forever.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
All necessary equipment
I will help you build an awesome sand castle on the beach of your choice! No experience necessary, all equipment provided. It could be a great one time experience that ends with a unique photo you can share, or the beginning of a lifelong passion for making art in a unique way. Expect to get sandy!
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jennifer S,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Emerson was awesome and gave step by step instructions that the kids could easily follow, and he did a great job keeping them engaged.
CHERYL G,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Emerson was awesome! All around great experience! Fun and informative for the whole family. Would definitely recommend!
Larry N,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Emerson is a great teacher and skilled at building impressive sand castles with just a few basic tools. He provided our 13 year old granddaughter and us with a wonderful experience. I can only imagine what he could accomplish with a slightly larger group of older kids & early teens as well as (younger than us) adults!! Very highly recommended!!!
Seaside442446,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A storm came through but Emerson pushed back the session time to accommodate us. This was fun for all ages! Emerson was a great teacher and very hands on and helpful!
Rebecca R,
Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Emerson was a true gem, sharing expert tips and tricks to assist us in a unique family experience. We were a bit tardy getting to the meeting location, but Emerson made us feel welcome and gave us a full sandcastle making experience that all enjoyed . I would highly recommend Emerson and his team.


Odyssey07724692955,
Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had so much fun and learned so much about sand castle engineering basics. Emerson was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable; I truly appreciate his flexibility in working with us and some challenging wind and wave conditions. I highly recommend this class!
James M,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
Emerson was fantastic! He held the kids attention for the entire lesson and gave very helpful instructions and tips as we went. Will do again!

VickiC M,
Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
We had a great time with Emerson. We learned the basics of sandcastle building. We will do it again when the rest of the family comes down.
Fun4Me2Travel,
Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked a 2 hour lesson with Emerson to learn how to build sand castles. FAVORITE thing of our trip. Emerson is incredibly easy to work with. He is very accommodating at where to meet and brings everything you need. Very patient and encouraging the entire lesson. You can tell he loves what he does! He will teach you all the tricks to making the perfect structures. We had a birthday in our group, and he even added a special birthday message for us as a surprise. Top notch customer service! This truly is a great beach activity for all ages. HIGHLY recommend this unique beach experience!!!

Rhiannon M,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
Emerson was so awesome! He made the lesson so interesting and fun and we learned a lot. We definitely picked up a new hobby that we’ll be practicing in the future! Couldn’t recommend this lesson more.
Operated by Sandy Feet Sand Castle Services: Galveston