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There’s nothing quite like a day at the beach to unwind and relax. You can swim, lay out in the sun, and if you’re feeling creative, you can even build a sandcastle. While your sand creation is unlikely to be as fancy as the ones included on this list, at least we all can dream right?

Use these incredible works of art for inspiration, then see what you and your own family can come up with.

From mountain fairies to giant gorillas, these people took sand and turned it into some of the most beautiful exhibits that we’ve ever seen. Yet, like all castles made of sand, they’re only around to be appreciated for a short amount of time. Eventually, they’ll all go crashing back into the sea.