SF’s Biggest Sand Castle Party

Northern California’s largest sandcastle building event, the 34th annual Leap Sandcastle Contest is a spirited competition between teams of architects, engineers, contractors, designers and local elementary school students at Ocean Beach (just below the Cliff House).

There’s also a community castle for everyone to join in to build.

Leap’s 34th Annual Sandcastle Contest
Saturday, October 15, 2016 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ocean Beach, Balboa Street and Great Highway, SF
FREE to watch

This unique sandcastle competition, nonprofit fundraiser, and community event brings over 3,000 people to San Francisco’s Ocean Beach every year to build super-sized sand sculptures with local students.

2016 Event Highlights

• Live Music Performances by The Pocket SF and Mad Noise
• Raffle Prizes
• Food Trucks
• Community Castles – learn how to build sand castles
• Support arts education for local youth
• 90+ architecture, design, construction, and tech companies

2016 Venue Map