29 Relaxing Pictures of Coastal Cats Catching Waves and Catnaps Before the School Year Begins

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Aug 15, 2026 9:30 AM EDT

In less than a month, the school year starts. We're not ready, and neither are these cats!

Summer vacation was the highlight of every year growing up. Unlimited time with friends, road trips with the family to the beach or to amusement parks, and lots and lots of time in the water. Now, as adults with our own kids, summer vacation is a whole other beast. You have to work full time and figure out what to do with your kids for 8-12 weeks. One of the best ways to entertain them (and tire them out because, honestly, we're tired too and could use some peace and quiet) was to take them to the beach. You need at least one sandy adventure before the school year begins, and this year, we're taking our cats with us. 

You might be surprised how much cats love the beach. Some of them even enjoy getting in the water! It's obviously easier to take them there as kittens so they get used to it, but if your cat is harness-trained, they will probably enjoy going with you to dig in the sand, hear the sound of the ocean, and try to catch one of those pesky seagulls. Just make sure to keep them as cool as pawssible by providing ample shade and water for them.

As we're coming closer to the end of summer, it's impurrtant to take some time to relax for the chaos that comes with a new school year. Just like these kitties below, enjoy some waves, catnaps, and fun in the sun before the heat dissipates and is replaced with chilly breezes and pumpkin spice lattes. If you're not one for reading, these purrfectly scrollable pics of relaxing coastal cats are sure to help you find your beach zen, no matter where you are in the world. 

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