They became super-popular in the 1960s after appearing in a string of beach-themed movies starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.
How old are beach balls?
Records are sketchy, but it seems that the beach ball was invented in 1938 by Jonathon DeLonge. Beach balls became increasingly more popular during the 1960s from the series of movies starring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon.
What is the purpose of beach balls?
Their light weight and stability make beach balls ideal for trained seals to balance on their noses, which has become an iconic scene. Beach balls are also a popular prop used in swimsuit photography and to promote or represent beach-themed events or locations.
What are beach balls made from?
Beach balls are not produced by whales. They are usually made of vegetation such as seagrass or dune grass, mixed with other materials like fishing lines, snail egg cases from tidepools, pine needles, bits of seaweed, or woody twigs.
