Celebrate National Beach Day with an entire weekend by the sea.
Join us at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach for three days of sunshine, fresh ocean air and easygoing coastal fun. From beachside fitness and family activities to a Saturday Golden Hour Toast, we’re making the most of one of summer’s final weekends—right here on the California coast.
Friday, August 28
8:45—9:45 AM: Beach Body Fitness
9—10 AM: Beach Cleanup with Zachari Dunes staff
4—6 PM: Wine Tasting in the Lobby
6—9 PM: Tiki After Dark - Live music, tropical drinks, and island-inspired bites
Saturday, August 29
8:45—9:45 AM: Beach Body Fitness
10—11 AM: Beachside Yoga
5—7 PM: Golden Hour on the Lawn (Tentative)
8—9:30 PM: Dive-In Movies at the Pool
Sunday, August 30
10—11 AM: Beachside Yoga
Weekend Highlights
Beach Cleanup
Start the weekend by showing a little love to the coastline we call home. Join us for a beach cleanup along Mandalay Beach and help us keep our stretch of shoreline beautiful.
More Time to Play
National Beach Weekend means more time on the sand. Enjoy an additional hour of recreation rentals each day and make the most of your afternoon at the beach.
Golden Hour Toast
Saturday, August 29
Raise a glass to summer as the sun begins to set over the Pacific. Join us for a special Golden Hour Toast and one of our favorite moments of the day at Zachari Dunes.
Beachside Fitness
Wake up by the water with Beach Body Fitness, featuring an energizing outdoor workout with the ocean as your backdrop.
Beach Yoga
Slow things down with a beachside yoga session designed to start your morning feeling refreshed, centered and ready for another day on the coast.
Family Fun
Throughout the weekend, look for additional family-friendly activities and opportunities to get outside, play and enjoy the beach together.
Make a Weekend of It
Come for the beach and stay for everything else Zachari Dunes has to offer—from resort pools and recreation to coastal dining, cocktails and plenty of room to unwind.
National Beach Weekend takes place Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Book your stay and savor a little more summer by the sea.