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'''Beaches''' are a type of [[community lot]] in ''[[The Sims |
'''Beaches''' are a type of [[community lot]] in ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', and also a [[lot assignment]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4: Island Living]]''. |
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==The Sims== |
==The Sims== |
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In ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'', one of the three distinct areas of [[Vacation Island]] is a beach area, which has three lots, a [[Palazzo Palms Hotel|hotel]], a [[Sunset Beach|campground]] and a [[Reclaimed Public Beach|community lot]]. Sims will normally wear swimsuits in this area, though they cannot go into the sea. However, on some lots, the sea can be seen and the ocean waves are often heard when playing. |
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While it is not possible to create beach lots, it is possible to create lots that look like beaches, such as SimCity Beach in [[Downtown (The Sims)|Downtown]]. However, Sims will not be able to rent [[sandcastle kit]]s on these lots. |
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In ''[[The Sims: Vacation]]'', one of the three distinct areas of [[Vacation Island]] is a beach area, which has three lots. Sims will normally wear swimsuits in this area, though they cannot go into the sea. |
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While it is not possible to create beach lots, it is possible to create lots that look like beaches, such as SimCity Beach in [[Downtown#The Sims|Downtown]]. However, Sims will not be able to rent [[sandcastle kit]]s on these lots. |
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==The Sims 2== |
==The Sims 2== |
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Proper beach lots were introduced in ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'', and must be placed adjacent to a body of water. Premade beaches can be found on [[Twikkii Island]], but players can also create their own beaches in any neighborhood. Many premade neighborhoods do not provide room for creating beach lots, however. An easy default location that allows the player to build a beach lot is [[Bluewater Village]]. |
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It wasn't until ''[[The Sims 2: Bon Voyage]]'' that players were able to create their own beaches. The beach is a new land type that becomes available once ''Bon Voyage'' is installed. Premade beaches are available in vacation areas such as [[Twikkii Island]], but players can also create their own beaches in neighborhoods. |
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To create a beach, open the [[Lots and Houses bin]] from the neighborhood screen. Click on the '''Specialty Lots''' button next, and options to create special lots such as dormitories{{vgversion|University}}, hotels{{vgversion|Bon Voyage}}, apartments{{vgversion|Apartment Life}}, etc. Click on the '''Create Beach''' option in the left-hand area, next to the thumbnails of special lots. |
To create a beach, open the [[Lots and Houses bin]] from the neighborhood screen. Click on the '''Specialty Lots''' button next, and options to create special lots such as dormitories{{vgversion|University}}, hotels{{vgversion|Bon Voyage}}, apartments{{vgversion|Apartment Life}}, etc. Click on the '''Create Beach''' option in the left-hand area, next to the thumbnails of special lots. |
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Beach lots function the same as regular lots, but the side facing the lot will contain a segment of ocean that Sims can [[Ocean swimming|swim]] in. Swimming in the ocean will provide a [[vacation memento]], even if the beach lot is not located in a vacation neighborhood. Sims can build sandcastles, comb for seashells, watch the waves, and sunbathe on the actual beach along the shoreline. [[Toddler]]s can also eat sand. |
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If [[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]] is installed, the ground will not get completely covered in snow during Winter. Snow will still fall, but very rarely and only lightly. |
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If ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]'' is installed, the ground will not get completely covered in snow during Winter. Snow will still fall, but very rarely and only lightly. |
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Note: A beach lot cannot be placed unless it is adjacent to a body of water. An easy default location in which the player can build a beach lot is [[Bluewater Village]]. |
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*Sims can drown in the water {{Confirm}} |
*Sims can drown in the water unless it's on a community lot{{Confirm}} |
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*Sunbathing long enough will give Sims a tan for a few days |
*Sunbathing long enough will give Sims a tan for a few days |
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*When ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]'' is installed, Sims in the ocean can get struck by lightning{{Confirm}} |
*When ''[[The Sims 2: Seasons|Seasons]]'' is installed, Sims in the ocean can get struck by lightning{{Confirm}} |
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==The Sims 3== |
==The Sims 3== |
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===Gameplay description=== |
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: Sims with the [[Hates the Outdoors]] trait. |
: Sims with the [[Hates the Outdoors]] trait. |
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: Sims with the [[athletic skill]] are encouraged to visit and build the skill. |
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Although Sims can visit beaches in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', they cannot swim (returned in The Sims 3 Seasons and Patch 42), comb for seashells, build sandcastles, or watch the waves. They can only sunbathe on the loungers, play [[chess]], [[Fishing (The Sims 3)|fish]], [[Cooking (The Sims 3)|cook]] and eat food, or make some drinks at a [[bar]]. Players can use a beach as [[Party#The Sims 3|party]] venue. Since beaches can be large and have plenty of refreshments and activities, that is a good choice. |
Although Sims can visit beaches in ''[[The Sims 3]]'', they cannot swim (returned in The Sims 3 Seasons and Patch 42), comb for seashells, build sandcastles, or watch the waves. They can only sunbathe on the loungers, play [[chess]], [[Fishing (The Sims 3)|fish]], [[Cooking (The Sims 3)|cook]] and eat food, or make some drinks at a [[bar]]. Players can use a beach as [[Party#The Sims 3|party]] venue. Since beaches can be large and have plenty of refreshments and activities, that is a good choice. |
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Beach lots attract [[Sim]]s in a similar way to |
Beach lots attract [[Sim]]s in a similar way to [[pool lot]]s. Beaches often feature [[barbecue|grills]] and deck chairs. Sims can also go jogging around the beach at the morning. Sims may bring their [[toddler]]s here. If ''[[The Sims 3: Pets|Pets]]'' is installed, [[pet]]s from other households do not visit beach lots. |
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In ''[[The Sims 3: Island Paradise]], ''beaches are expanded. NPC Sims will now swim in the ocean autonomously and Sims can now sunbathe on beach towels and play in the sand. It is also where the [[Lifeguard]] profession takes place. |
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As a [[lot assignment]], beaches seem to do very little as of right now. They function much like [[park]]s |
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=== Areas with no beaches === |
=== Areas with no beaches === |
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There are no beaches in [[Riverview]], though the river and fish hatchery makes up for it. There are no lots assigned as beaches in the ''[[World Adventures]]'' destinations of [[Al Simhara]], [[Champs Les Sims]], and [[Shang Simla]]. |
There are no beaches in [[Riverview]], though the river and fish hatchery makes up for it. There are no lots assigned as beaches in the ''[[World Adventures]]'' destinations of [[Al Simhara]], [[Champs Les Sims]], and [[Shang Simla]]. |
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[[Hidden Springs]] from ''[[The Sims 3 Store]]'' has no beaches. It has a lot similar to a beach, but it is assigned as a [[fishing spot]]. |
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===[[Sunset Valley]] beaches=== |
===[[Sunset Valley]] beaches=== |
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|caption= Old Pier Beach in [[Sunset Valley]]. |
|caption= Old Pier Beach in [[Sunset Valley]]. |
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}}'''Old Pier Beach''' is the only default beach lot in Sunset Valley, although there are two small parks that look like beaches. |
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'''Old Pier Beach'''is the only default beach lot in Sunset Valley, although there are two small parks that look like beaches. |
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|caption= River Junction Beach Park in [[Twinbrook]]. |
|caption= River Junction Beach Park in [[Twinbrook]]. |
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}}'''River Junction Beach Park''' is the only default beach lot in Twinbrook. It features a gazebo and few outdoor objects. |
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'''River Junction Beach Park'''is the only default beach lot in Twinbrook. It features a gazebo and few outdoor objects. |
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|caption= Barnacle Beach in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
|caption= Barnacle Beach in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
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}}'''Barnacle Beach''' is a large beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features public toilets, lots of deck chairs, and several playground objects for children. |
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'''Barnacle Beach'''is a large beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features public toilets, lots of deck chairs, and several playground objects for children. |
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|caption= Founder's Beach in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
|caption= Founder's Beach in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
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}}'''Founder's Beach''' is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and a picnic table. |
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'''Founder's Beach'''is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and a picnic table. |
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|caption= Landlubber Bank in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
|caption= Landlubber Bank in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
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}}'''Landlubber Bank''' is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and two picnic tables. |
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'''Landlubber Bank'''is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and two picnic tables. |
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|caption= Smuggler's Beach in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
|caption= Smuggler's Beach in [[Barnacle Bay]]. |
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}}'''Smuggler's Beach''' is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and two picnic tables. |
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'''Smuggler's Beach'''is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and two picnic tables. |
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|caption= Smuggler's Cove in [[Bridgeport]]. |
|caption= Smuggler's Cove in [[Bridgeport]]. |
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}}'''Smuggler's Cove''' is the only default beach lot in [[Bridgeport]]. It features broken boats, as well as bars, grills and picnic tables. This beach looks by far the most polluted beach, as Bridgeport is an industrial area. |
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'''Smuggler's Cove''' is the only default beach lot in [[Bridgeport]]. It features broken boats, as well as bars, grills and picnic tables. This beach looks by far the most polluted beach, as Bridgeport is an industrial area. |
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|caption= Adventure Landing in [[Appaloosa Plains]]. |
|caption= Adventure Landing in [[Appaloosa Plains]]. |
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}}'''Adventure Landing''' is the only default beach lot in [[Appaloosa Plains]]. It resembles a pier, featuring a single grill and three picnic tables. |
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===[[Lunar Lakes]] beaches=== |
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====Oasis Shoreline==== |
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|caption= Oasis Shoreline in [[Lunar Lakes]] |
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'''Oasis Shoreline''' is the only beach from [[Lunar Lakes]]. It has lounge chairs, picnic tables, and a grill. |
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|name = Delmar Beach |
|name = Delmar Beach |
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|caption= Delmar Beach in [[Starlight Shores]] |
|caption= Delmar Beach in [[Starlight Shores]] |
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}}'''Delmar Beach''' is the only default beach lot in [[Starlight Shores]]. It features a whole building, with a second bathroom building for recreation. It also includes the tall new palm trees that come with the game, as well as some umbrellas and picnic baskets. |
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===[[Lucky Palms]] beaches=== |
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====Lakeside Retreat==== |
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|caption= Lakeside Retreat in [[Lucky Palms]] |
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'''Lakeside Retreat''' is the only beach from [[Lucky Palms]]. It has lounge chairs, and a bathroom area. |
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'''Delmar Beach''' is the only default beach lot in [[Starlight Shores]]. It features a whole building, with a second bathroom building for recreation. It also includes the tall new palm trees that come with the game, as well as some umbrellas and picnic baskets. |
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===[[Sunlit Tides]] beaches=== |
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====Hot Sands Beach==== |
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|caption= Hot Sands Beach in [[Sunlit Tides]] |
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}}'''Hot Sands Beach''' is a beach from [[Sunlit Tides]], a world from [[The Sims 3 Store]]. This beach is inside the lagoon, as opposed to Captain Jack's Beach which is outside of the lagoon in the ocean. There are a few chairs and a barbecue pit. |
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====Captain Jack's Beach==== |
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|caption= Captain Jack's Beach in [[Sunlit Tides]] |
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}}'''Captain Jack's Beach''' is a beach from [[Sunlit Tides]], a world from [[The Sims 3 Store]]. Unlike Hot Sands Beach, this beach is on the exterior land strip opposite of the lagoon. In simple terms, it connects with the ocean and not the lagoon. This beach is larger than Hot Sands, featuring more chairs, umbrellas, and even a pier. |
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|name = La Shove Beach |
|name = La Shove Beach |
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|caption= La Shove Beach in [[Moonlight Falls]] |
|caption= La Shove Beach in [[Moonlight Falls]] |
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}}'''La Shove Beach''' is the only beach that comes with ''[[Supernatural]]''. The sand looks to what appears to be just rocks instead of sand, and a very gloomy beach in general. It fits the setting of [[Moonlight Falls]] very well. |
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===[[Monte Vista]] beaches=== |
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====Sunbather's Retreat==== |
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|caption= Sunbather's Retreat in [[Monte Vista]] |
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'''Sunbather's Retreat''' is one of the two beaches that comes with [[Monte Vista]]. |
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'''La Shove Beach''' is the only beach that comes with The [[Supernatural]] Expansion pack. The sand looks to what appears to be just rocks instead of sand, and a very gloomy beach in general. It fits the setting of [[Moonlight falls]] very well.. From above it is almost like a rocky coastline. |
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====Venice Beach==== |
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|caption= Venice Beach in [[Monte Vista]] |
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'''Venice Beach''' is one of the two beaches that comes with [[Monte Vista]]. |
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===[[Aurora Skies]] beaches=== |
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===[[Sims University]] beaches=== |
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====Llama Beach==== |
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|name = Llama Beach |
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|image = [[File:LlamaBeach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption= Llama Beach in [[Sims University]] |
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'''Llama Beach''' is the only beach from [[Sims University]]. It has picnic tables, lounge chairs, and grills. |
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===[[Dragon Valley]] beaches=== |
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====Cladach Beach==== |
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|caption= Cladach Beach in [[Dragon Valley]] |
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'''Cladach Beach''' is one of the three beaches that comes with [[Dragon Valley]]. It has two grills, picnic tables, and lounge chairs. |
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====Mol Beach==== |
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|caption= Mol Beach in [[Dragon Valley]] |
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'''Mol Beach''' is one of the three beaches that comes with [[Dragon Valley]]. Unlike other beaches in Dragon Valley, this beach has a bathroom area. |
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====Tràigh Mhòr Beach==== |
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|caption= Tràigh Mhòr Beach in [[Dragon Valley]] |
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'''Tràigh Mhòr Beach''' is one of the three beaches that comes with [[Dragon Valley]]. |
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===[[Isla Paradiso]] beaches=== |
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====Bella Vista Beach==== |
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|image = [[File:Bella Vista Beach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption= Bella Vista Beach in [[Isla Paradiso]] |
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}}'''Bella Vista Beach''' is one of the three beaches that comes with [[Isla Paradiso]]. The beach features two lifeguard chairs and a barbecue pit with picnic tables. |
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====Sparkling Sands Beach==== |
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|caption= Sparkling Sands Beach in [[Isla Paradiso]] |
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}}'''Sparkling Sands Beach''' is one of the three beaches that comes with [[Isla Paradiso]]. The beach has a very close proximity to Sparkling Sands resort and comes with a lifeguard chair and a fire pit although there are no bathrooms on the lot. |
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====Crystal Waters Beach==== |
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|image = [[File:Crystal Waters Beach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption= Crystal Waters Beach in [[Isla Paradiso]] |
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}}'''Crystal Waters Beach''' is one of the three beaches that comes with [[Isla Paradiso]]. The beach itself is rather minimal in general compared to the other two beaches, although it does feature a bathroom. |
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===[[Midnight Hollow]] beaches=== |
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====Somber Beach==== |
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|image = [[File:SomberBeach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption= Somber Beach in [[Midnight Hollow]] |
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}}'''Somber Beach''' is one of the two beaches that comes with [[Midnight Hollow]]. It has four picnic tables, two grills, and a fire pit. |
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====Bizarre Beach==== |
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|image = [[File:BizarreBeach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption= Bizarre Beach in [[Midnight Hollow]] |
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}}'''Bizarre Beach''' is one of the two beaches that comes with [[Midnight Hollow]]. It has four picnic tables, three grills, and a fire pit. |
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===[[Oasis Landing]] beaches=== |
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Unlike other beaches, beaches from Oasis Landing are not surrounded by or located adjacent to the ocean. These are called '''dried up beach'''. Sims mostly use this place for sunbathing.{{Vgversion|TS3:S}} It can be filled with water using the [[Edit Town]] mode, however it is very small and the spacing for filling the water is narrow. |
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====Derelict Beach==== |
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|image = [[File:Derelict Beach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption = Derelict Beach in Oasis Landing |
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}}The '''Derelict Beach''' is a default dried up beach lot in Oasis Landing. It has a chess set, a divided bathroom, one small grill, a fire pit, a guitar, and a bar area. |
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===[[Roaring Heights]] beaches=== |
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====Oceanfront Beach==== |
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|image = [[File:Oceanfront Beach.jpg|220px]] |
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|caption= Oceanfront Beach in [[Roaring Heights]] |
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'''Oceanfront Beach''' is the only beach from [[Roaring Heights]]. |
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==The Sims 4: Island Living== |
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In ''The Sims 4: Island Living'', beaches function similarly to parks, except Sims will also autonomously partake in beach activities such as sunbathing, building sand sculptures, swimming, snorkeling, [[scuba diving]] and [[boat]]ing. The requirements for beach lots are one public bathroom, one lounge chair, one water vehicle and one float lounger, all of which are optional. |
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Beaches have lifeguards on duty during the day, which is when this venue type has the most visitors. At nighttime, beaches are much less busy. [[Mermaid]]s are drawn to beaches, but they will hide their tails until Sims in the player's household discover them. |
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===[[Sulani]] beaches=== |
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Sulani has seven beachfront lots that can be built on, though only two are assigned as beaches by default. |
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====Ohan'ali Beach==== |
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|caption = Ohan'ali Beach in Sulani |
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'''Ohan'ali Beach''' is in the [[Ohan'ali Town]] neighborhood. It's intended to be the more general-purpose beach in Sulani. It includes a community canoe dock, [[swing]]s, a [[chess table]], beach towels, a [[barbecue]], a picnic table, cheap lounge chairs, float loungers and a public bathroom. |
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====Sand Simoleon Beach==== |
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'''Sand Simoleon Beach''' is in the [[Lani St. Taz]] neighborhood. It's intended to be the more upscale beach in Sulani, with more expensive furniture and decor. It includes a gazebo built out over the water, lounge chairs, a [[Campfire|bonfire]] and a barbecue area. |
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Sand Simoleon Beach has one [[lot trait]], Oceanic Paradise, which cannot be removed. |
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 7 April 2021
Beaches are a type of community lot in The Sims: Vacation and The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, and also a lot assignment in The Sims 3 and The Sims 4: Island Living.
The Sims[edit | edit source]
In The Sims: Vacation, one of the three distinct areas of Vacation Island is a beach area, which has three lots, a hotel, a campground and a community lot. Sims will normally wear swimsuits in this area, though they cannot go into the sea. However, on some lots, the sea can be seen and the ocean waves are often heard when playing.
While it is not possible to create beach lots, it is possible to create lots that look like beaches, such as SimCity Beach in Downtown. However, Sims will not be able to rent sandcastle kits on these lots.
The Sims 2[edit | edit source]
Proper beach lots were introduced in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage, and must be placed adjacent to a body of water. Premade beaches can be found on Twikkii Island, but players can also create their own beaches in any neighborhood. Many premade neighborhoods do not provide room for creating beach lots, however. An easy default location that allows the player to build a beach lot is Bluewater Village.
To create a beach, open the Lots and Houses bin from the neighborhood screen. Click on the Specialty Lots button next, and options to create special lots such as dormitories[University], hotels[Bon Voyage], apartments[Apartment Life], etc. Click on the Create Beach option in the left-hand area, next to the thumbnails of special lots.
Beach lots function the same as regular lots, but the side facing the lot will contain a segment of ocean that Sims can swim in. Swimming in the ocean will provide a vacation memento, even if the beach lot is not located in a vacation neighborhood. Sims can build sandcastles, comb for seashells, watch the waves, and sunbathe on the actual beach along the shoreline. Toddlers can also eat sand.
If Seasons is installed, the ground will not get completely covered in snow during Winter. Snow will still fall, but very rarely and only lightly.
Player tips[edit | edit source]
- Sims can drown in the water unless it's on a community lot[confirmation needed]
- Sunbathing long enough will give Sims a tan for a few days
- When Seasons is installed, Sims in the ocean can get struck by lightning[confirmation needed]
The Sims 3[edit | edit source]
Gameplay description[edit | edit source]
- Attracts
- Sims with the Athletic and Loves the Outdoors traits.
- Deters
- Sims with the Hates the Outdoors trait.
- Skill encouragement
- Sims with the athletic skill are encouraged to visit and build the skill.
Although Sims can visit beaches in The Sims 3, they cannot swim (returned in The Sims 3 Seasons and Patch 42), comb for seashells, build sandcastles, or watch the waves. They can only sunbathe on the loungers, play chess, fish, cook and eat food, or make some drinks at a bar. Players can use a beach as party venue. Since beaches can be large and have plenty of refreshments and activities, that is a good choice.
Beach lots attract Sims in a similar way to pool lots. Beaches often feature grills and deck chairs. Sims can also go jogging around the beach at the morning. Sims may bring their toddlers here. If Pets is installed, pets from other households do not visit beach lots.
In The Sims 3: Island Paradise, beaches are expanded. NPC Sims will now swim in the ocean autonomously and Sims can now sunbathe on beach towels and play in the sand. It is also where the Lifeguard profession takes place.
Areas with no beaches[edit | edit source]
There are no beaches in Riverview, though the river and fish hatchery makes up for it. There are no lots assigned as beaches in the World Adventures destinations of Al Simhara, Champs Les Sims, and Shang Simla.
Hidden Springs from The Sims 3 Store has no beaches. It has a lot similar to a beach, but it is assigned as a fishing spot.
Sunset Valley beaches[edit | edit source]
Old Pier Beach[edit | edit source]
Old Pier Beach
Old Pier Beach in Sunset Valley.
Old Pier Beach is the only default beach lot in Sunset Valley, although there are two small parks that look like beaches.
Twinbrook beaches[edit | edit source]
River Junction Beach Park[edit | edit source]
River Junction Beach Park
River Junction Beach Park in Twinbrook.
River Junction Beach Park is the only default beach lot in Twinbrook. It features a gazebo and few outdoor objects.
Barnacle Bay beaches[edit | edit source]
Barnacle Beach[edit | edit source]
Barnacle Beach
Barnacle Beach in Barnacle Bay.
Barnacle Beach is a large beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features public toilets, lots of deck chairs, and several playground objects for children.
Founder's Beach[edit | edit source]
Founder's Beach
Founder's Beach in Barnacle Bay.
Founder's Beach is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and a picnic table.
Landlubber Bank[edit | edit source]
Landlubber Bank
Landlubber Bank in Barnacle Bay.
Landlubber Bank is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and two picnic tables.
Smuggler's Beach[edit | edit source]
Smuggler's Beach
Smuggler's Beach in Barnacle Bay.
Smuggler's Beach is a small beach lot in Barnacle Bay. It features two grills and two picnic tables.
Bridgeport beaches[edit | edit source]
Smuggler's Cove[edit | edit source]
Smuggler's Cove
Smuggler's Cove in Bridgeport.
Smuggler's Cove is the only default beach lot in Bridgeport. It features broken boats, as well as bars, grills and picnic tables. This beach looks by far the most polluted beach, as Bridgeport is an industrial area.
Appaloosa Plains beaches[edit | edit source]
Adventure Landing[edit | edit source]
Adventure Landing
Adventure Landing in Appaloosa Plains.
Adventure Landing is the only default beach lot in Appaloosa Plains. It resembles a pier, featuring a single grill and three picnic tables.
Lunar Lakes beaches[edit | edit source]
Oasis Shoreline[edit | edit source]
Oasis Shoreline
Oasis Shoreline in Lunar Lakes
Oasis Shoreline is the only beach from Lunar Lakes. It has lounge chairs, picnic tables, and a grill.
Starlight Shores beaches[edit | edit source]
Delmar Beach[edit | edit source]
Delmar Beach
Delmar Beach in Starlight Shores
Delmar Beach is the only default beach lot in Starlight Shores. It features a whole building, with a second bathroom building for recreation. It also includes the tall new palm trees that come with the game, as well as some umbrellas and picnic baskets.
Lucky Palms beaches[edit | edit source]
Lakeside Retreat[edit | edit source]
Lakeside Retreat
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Lakeside Retreat in Lucky Palms
Lakeside Retreat is the only beach from Lucky Palms. It has lounge chairs, and a bathroom area.
Sunlit Tides beaches[edit | edit source]
Hot Sands Beach[edit | edit source]
Hot Sands Beach
Hot Sands Beach in Sunlit Tides
Hot Sands Beach is a beach from Sunlit Tides, a world from The Sims 3 Store. This beach is inside the lagoon, as opposed to Captain Jack's Beach which is outside of the lagoon in the ocean. There are a few chairs and a barbecue pit.
Captain Jack's Beach[edit | edit source]
Captain Jack's Beach
Captain Jack's Beach in Sunlit Tides
Captain Jack's Beach is a beach from Sunlit Tides, a world from The Sims 3 Store. Unlike Hot Sands Beach, this beach is on the exterior land strip opposite of the lagoon. In simple terms, it connects with the ocean and not the lagoon. This beach is larger than Hot Sands, featuring more chairs, umbrellas, and even a pier.
Moonlight Falls beaches[edit | edit source]
La Shove Beach[edit | edit source]
La Shove Beach
La Shove Beach in Moonlight Falls
La Shove Beach is the only beach that comes with Supernatural. The sand looks to what appears to be just rocks instead of sand, and a very gloomy beach in general. It fits the setting of Moonlight Falls very well.
Monte Vista beaches[edit | edit source]
Sunbather's Retreat[edit | edit source]
Sunbather's Retreat
Sunbather's Retreat in Monte Vista
Sunbather's Retreat is one of the two beaches that comes with Monte Vista.
Venice Beach[edit | edit source]
Venice Beach
Venice Beach in Monte Vista
Venice Beach is one of the two beaches that comes with Monte Vista.
Aurora Skies beaches[edit | edit source]
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Sims University beaches[edit | edit source]
Llama Beach[edit | edit source]
Llama Beach
Llama Beach in Sims University
Llama Beach is the only beach from Sims University. It has picnic tables, lounge chairs, and grills.
Dragon Valley beaches[edit | edit source]
Cladach Beach[edit | edit source]
Cladach Beach
Cladach Beach in Dragon Valley
Cladach Beach is one of the three beaches that comes with Dragon Valley. It has two grills, picnic tables, and lounge chairs.
Mol Beach[edit | edit source]
Mol Beach
Mol Beach in Dragon Valley
Mol Beach is one of the three beaches that comes with Dragon Valley. Unlike other beaches in Dragon Valley, this beach has a bathroom area.
Tràigh Mhòr Beach[edit | edit source]
Tràigh Mhòr Beach
Tràigh Mhòr Beach in Dragon Valley
Tràigh Mhòr Beach is one of the three beaches that comes with Dragon Valley.
Isla Paradiso beaches[edit | edit source]
Bella Vista Beach[edit | edit source]
Bella Vista Beach
Bella Vista Beach in Isla Paradiso
Bella Vista Beach is one of the three beaches that comes with Isla Paradiso. The beach features two lifeguard chairs and a barbecue pit with picnic tables.
Sparkling Sands Beach[edit | edit source]
Sparkling Sands Beach
Sparkling Sands Beach in Isla Paradiso
Sparkling Sands Beach is one of the three beaches that comes with Isla Paradiso. The beach has a very close proximity to Sparkling Sands resort and comes with a lifeguard chair and a fire pit although there are no bathrooms on the lot.
Crystal Waters Beach[edit | edit source]
Crystal Waters Beach
Crystal Waters Beach in Isla Paradiso
Crystal Waters Beach is one of the three beaches that comes with Isla Paradiso. The beach itself is rather minimal in general compared to the other two beaches, although it does feature a bathroom.
Midnight Hollow beaches[edit | edit source]
Somber Beach[edit | edit source]
Somber Beach
Somber Beach in Midnight Hollow
Somber Beach is one of the two beaches that comes with Midnight Hollow. It has four picnic tables, two grills, and a fire pit.
Bizarre Beach[edit | edit source]
Bizarre Beach
Bizarre Beach in Midnight Hollow
Bizarre Beach is one of the two beaches that comes with Midnight Hollow. It has four picnic tables, three grills, and a fire pit.
Oasis Landing beaches[edit | edit source]
Unlike other beaches, beaches from Oasis Landing are not surrounded by or located adjacent to the ocean. These are called dried up beach. Sims mostly use this place for sunbathing.[TS3:S] It can be filled with water using the Edit Town mode, however it is very small and the spacing for filling the water is narrow.
Derelict Beach[edit | edit source]
The Derelict Beach is a default dried up beach lot in Oasis Landing. It has a chess set, a divided bathroom, one small grill, a fire pit, a guitar, and a bar area.
Roaring Heights beaches[edit | edit source]
Oceanfront Beach[edit | edit source]
Oceanfront Beach
Oceanfront Beach in Roaring Heights
Oceanfront Beach is the only beach from Roaring Heights.
The Sims 4: Island Living[edit | edit source]
In The Sims 4: Island Living, beaches function similarly to parks, except Sims will also autonomously partake in beach activities such as sunbathing, building sand sculptures, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and boating. The requirements for beach lots are one public bathroom, one lounge chair, one water vehicle and one float lounger, all of which are optional.
Beaches have lifeguards on duty during the day, which is when this venue type has the most visitors. At nighttime, beaches are much less busy. Mermaids are drawn to beaches, but they will hide their tails until Sims in the player's household discover them.
Sulani beaches[edit | edit source]
Sulani has seven beachfront lots that can be built on, though only two are assigned as beaches by default.
Ohan'ali Beach[edit | edit source]
Ohan'ali Beach
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Ohan'ali Beach in Sulani
Ohan'ali Beach is in the Ohan'ali Town neighborhood. It's intended to be the more general-purpose beach in Sulani. It includes a community canoe dock, swings, a chess table, beach towels, a barbecue, a picnic table, cheap lounge chairs, float loungers and a public bathroom.
Sand Simoleon Beach[edit | edit source]
Sand Simoleon Beach
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Sand Simoleon Beach in Sulani
Sand Simoleon Beach is in the Lani St. Taz neighborhood. It's intended to be the more upscale beach in Sulani, with more expensive furniture and decor. It includes a gazebo built out over the water, lounge chairs, a bonfire and a barbecue area.
Sand Simoleon Beach has one lot trait, Oceanic Paradise, which cannot be removed.
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