2024 42nd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest

A large sand sculpture of three whales on which small towers and terraces have been constructed.
2024 Sand Sculpture Contest: People's Choice Award Winner: Adult Entry #2: Whale Village, by NorCal Sandcastles.

NPS Photo / Stephen Covey

 

The 42nd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drakes Beach was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, with 20 sculptures entered. Hundreds of participants and observers showed up to enjoy a cloudy, cool day at the beach.

If you notice any errors in the names of sculptures or artists, or if you have digital images of the missing photos listed below, please contact us.

 
 

2024 Sand Sculpture Award Results

People's Choice Award

Whale Village, by NorCal Sandcastles.

Family Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Shai-Hulud Jon Trail
2nd The Kraken Leviathan The Lesage Family
3rd Neptune Rowan and Jacqueline

Adult Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Free the People, Free the Land Avani Fachon, Francesca Dezza Parada, and Celeste Chavez Hernandez
2nd Near-sighted Nudibranch Emilie Munch and Monica Boettcher
3rd Save the Sea Slate Morris and Lexi Wiffler

Children's Category

Award Sculpture Contestant(s)
1st Shelly and Sheldon Julia and Ginger
2nd Jellyfish Village Lilien
3rd T-34 1942 Oliver

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Last updated: September 16, 2024

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