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Choose one possible day.
Use this like a holiday menu: pick the day that matches weather, energy and how much driving everyone can tolerate.
House rules for hot days
Snack before hunger. 11:30 snack, 12:30 lunch. Waiting is how a beach day becomes a hostage negotiation.
Check tides and lifeguards. Especially for rockpool/coast-path beaches and any bigger surf beaches.
Leave while winning. A 3pm exit with happy kids beats a 5pm exit with sand, tears and existential regret.