If you are ever having a bad day, do not fret-- there is a cure. Though it may not be the easiest cure to get to, it is always there waiting for you. For some reason, sand beneath your feet and salt in the air is a recipe for an instant calm, but hey, I'm not complaining....any excuse is a good excuse for the good life at the beach.

1. Sandcastles, sand art, burying your friends, and tanning.

There are quite a few things you can do with sand or on top of the sand that could keep you occupied for hours. Not only is the feeling of the sand in between your toes an instant calming effect, but soaking in some Vitamin D does wonders. If soaking in the rays doesn't do it for ya, what better distraction is there than to build your kingdom and very own castle?

2. Boogie boarding, body Surfing, skim boarding, surfing-- you name it.

Once you get bored of playing in the sand or laying out on the sand, take a cool dip in the water. Let your worries float over the waves or dive under them, or even better-- swim with them and let them hang ten! Take some time to soak in the salty sea and leave your problems in the deep!

3. Long walks on the beach.

There is nothing more calming then just you, the crashing waves, and a sunset strolling down the shore. But if you are like me, the best therapy is you and some of your girlfriends venting about all of your struggles while letting your feet be hit by the waves. By the end of your trek you feel better and forget how many miles you walked because you were releasing everything you had bottled up inside.

4. Hidden treasures.

The beach is filled with little gems, whether it is a sea shell, sand dollar, or starfish, there is always something to search for. Once you find that something, your entire day is made.

5. The memories.

The beach is a great place to have a party, a family gathering, a bonfire, be proposed to, have a week to let go and get wild after graduating high school, or even have an intense volleyball match. No matter what you are doing, the beach will wash away your worries and fill your mind with memories and experiences you will never forget.