Check out the 2024 Sandcastle Contest winners! The theme this year was Celebrating Carmel Architecture and we had some very creative entries. 

Every year the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the American Institute of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter hold the Annual Great Sandcastle Contest on Carmel Beach. This year’s event took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024. 

Thank you to our fabulous judges – Mayor Potter, Mayor Pro Tem Richards, Rusty, Patricia, Mark , and Polly.  And as always thank you to the American Institue of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter.

Questions? Email communityactivities@ci.carmel.ca.us or call (831) 620-2020

2024 Winners

Golden Shovel 

“Carmel By Design” by Whitson Engineers

Sour Grapes

“Carmel In The Sea” by Norcal Sandcastles

Best Bribe

“Hansel & Gretel” by Carmel by the Sea Rotary and Girl Scouts Troop 35607

Best Theme

“Hansel Cottage” by Jim & Coralie

Best Traditional

“Mission Basilica Carmel” by Alvernaz “San Joaquin Sand Casters”

Best Kids 

“The Storybook Sand Castle” by The Sand Wizards

Thank you to our fabulous judges – Mayor Potter, Mayor Pro Tem Richards, Rusty, Patricia, Mark , and Polly.  And as always thank you to the American Institue of Architects, Monterey Bay Chapter.

Questions? Email communityactivities@ci.carmel.ca.us or call (831) 620-2020