The 62nd Annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 10 am to 4:30 pm at Big Corona State Beach. Whether your competing in teams or just wanting to watch the amazing sandcastle creations be built, come on down to Big Corona, Corona Del Mar State Beach! This event will also feature music, food and kids activities.

Each year, thousands of spectators and participants attend the CDM sandcastle contest. Entrants range from seasoned professionals to first–timers. Round up your team – family, friends, work, church, or school group – and sign up or head to the beach to watch.
2024 Theme: Cruisin’ The Coast
Show off your Coastal Cruisin’ style with some great sand creations!
Corona del Mar Sandcastle Contest
Location: Big Corona State Beach
Address: 3001 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Contest Entry Fee: $35
Admission to attend is free
Event participants receive a free T-Shirt
Signup: https://www.newportbeach.com/events/62nd-annual-sandcastle-contest/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDMSandcastleContest
2022 Sandcastle Winners
Theme: “California Dreamin’”
- List of Winners (in order):
- Most Unique Sandsculpture, 3rd Place – Uram Family Therapy
- Most Unique Sandsculpture, 2nd Place – Sand & Deliver
- Most Unique Sandsculpture, 1st Place – South Coast Educational Prima Donnas
- Most Unique Sandcastle, 3rd Place – Crown Family
- Most Unique Sandcastle, 2nd Place – The Shiny Seashells
- Most Unique Sandcastle, 1st Place – The Busy Bees
- Junior Division, 1st Place – Troupe 90 Boy Scouts
- Most Humorous Creation – The Ground Squirrels
- Best Display of Theme – Team Dig It!
- People’s Choice Award/Best Creation – The Busy Bees
- Commodores Award, Overall Best Creation – Doggie Walk Bags
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