There was volleyball, ice cream and paddling as crowds enjoyed a day of perfect sunshine on Crosby beach.
The volleyball game took place yards from the sea as families paddled together in the water. An ice-cream van also served up Mr Whippy ices and cold drinks as the mercury rose.
Many families pitched umbrellas and breakers to protect them from the sun, as temperatures reached around 25C. There was police presence at Formby beach car park today as crowds headed to the the town's golden sands.