But it’s even better when the beach comes to your doorstep.
Over the years Mansfield has had a beach in the town centre.
We have taken a look back through our archives to bring you photos from 2015 of people having fun at the beach.
Have you ever been to one of the beach events held in Mansfield?
Can you spot anyone you know in this photos?
5. Mansfield beach 2015
Two-year-old Sophia Wain, takes time for tea-cup riding during a visit to Mansfield beach Photo: Anne Shelley
6. Mansfield beach 2015
Rueben, Amber and Lily Cartwright-Leach from Clipstone show some love on Mansfield beach Photo: Anne Shelley
7. Mansfield beach 2015
Levi-James Weir, two, from Mansfield Woodhouse on one of the fairground attraction rides at Mansfield beach Photo: Anne Shelley
8. Mansfield beach 2015
Phil Wadley joins in the fun with daughters Olivia and Isabella when the two tried to make him into a human sandcastle at Mansfield Market Place's beach. Photo: Anne Shelley