Great photos! The view is absolutely stunning. I couldn't help but grin when I read "you dragged your kids" - I can imagine you pulling them along. 😄
 
You're very fortunate to be surrounded by beaches. We have a beach here, but I don't think it's very clean. It's been a long time since I've seen any boats. Maybe it's because I don't often go to the harbor side. Perhaps one day I will, just to feel the cool breeze of the beach wind.