Epic Water Toys Cancún
Rating
Price
Free
Duration
30-60 minutes
Best Ages
3-16
About
Epic Water Toys is a retail shop in the Cancun area selling water toys, beach gear, pool inflatables, snorkeling equipment, and water sport accessories. While it's not an activity destination, it fills a practical need for families who arrive in Cancun and realize they need beach and water gear.
The shop stocks a wide range of products: from inexpensive sand toys for toddlers to quality snorkeling sets, from water guns to large pool floats, from beach towels to waterproof phone cases. The inventory is curated for the Cancun tourist market, meaning everything is water and beach related.
For families, the practical value is real. Packing beach toys and water gear takes up luggage space and adds weight. Buying locally means you can get exactly what you need for Cancun's specific activities — reef-safe sunscreen, proper snorkeling gear sized for kids, sand toys that work on the fine Caribbean sand, and inflatables that match the resort pool.
The shopping experience itself can be entertaining for kids. Walking through aisles of water guns, choosing their own goggles, and picking out a pool float for the week gives kids agency and excitement about the beach days ahead. Parents sometimes use a trip to the toy shop as a vacation kick-off tradition.
Pricing at a tourist-area shop will be higher than big box stores back home, but competitive with or cheaper than hotel gift shops and beachside vendors. For items you didn't pack (or didn't know you'd need), the convenience premium is worth it.
The indoor, air-conditioned setting makes this a viable rainy-day stop or a quick break from the sun. It won't fill an afternoon, but 30-60 minutes of browsing and buying is a nice change of pace for families who need a break from structured activities.
Location details: confirm the current address before visiting, as Cancun retail locations can change. A taxi or quick drive from the Hotel Zone is the typical way to get there.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
N/A
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Any time — indoor retail shop
Wait Times
No wait
Nearby Food
Check nearby restaurants based on the shop's specific location. The Cancun area has abundant dining options from fast food to sit-down Mexican restaurants.
Why Kids Love It
Walking into a store packed floor to ceiling with water guns, pool floats, snorkeling gear, and beach toys is paradise for water-loving kids. They get to pick out their own gear for the beach, which makes them feel invested in the vacation. The giant inflatable selection is especially popular with kids of all ages.
Pro Tips from Parents
- Buy reef-safe sunscreen here if you forgot to pack it — it's required at many snorkeling sites
- Let each kid pick one water toy as a vacation tradition — it builds excitement for beach days
- Compare prices to Walmart Cancun before buying big-ticket items like snorkel sets
- Waterproof phone cases here are cheaper than at hotel gift shops
- Buy sand toys here instead of packing them — saves luggage space
What to Bring
- Just your wallet — it's a shopping trip
- A list of gear you need for planned activities
- Room in your beach bag for purchases
Cost Info
Free Admission
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
$20-100 depending on purchases
Tips to Save
- Compare prices to what's available at Walmart or convenience stores before buying premium-priced beach toys.
- Hotel gift shops charge more for the same items.
- Buy noodles and inflatables here instead of at the beach.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
