Spraying surf, giggling children, soft sand and screeching seagulls all come together to make the beach a little slice of heaven on Earth. When families go to the beach together, they strengthen their bonds by building sandcastles, splashing in the waves, picnicking on blankets and snuggling close together around bonfires to roast hot dogs and s’mores as the sun sinks below the horizon and the sky becomes a glorious mixture of pink and gold.

Sometimes, when Mom and Dad are lounging in beach chairs drinking ice cold beverages, their children hunting for sand crabs and chasing the receding water, Dad’s attention is held by something other than the beauty of nature. Shorelines are not only known for attracting happy families. Scantily clad females are also plentiful when sand, sun, and salty seas are present.

Dad may seem like he’s scanning the shallows for shark fins or intently searching for the car keys, but his attention may be elsewhere. No one can really blame a pop for sneaking a peek or two at the beautiful women sauntering by or playing volleyball behind him...as long as he doesn't get caught. 

Many celebrities look ravishing and radiant when they head to the water for an afternoon of splashing or sunning themselves, and dads everywhere are pleased as punch when they do. The following 20 celebrities are some that all dads simply love seeing on the beach, and we can't say we blame them. 

20 Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid is an American model who, for obvious reasons, most likely has any dads lucky enough to run into her on the beach a little hot and bothered. The beauty made it big after signing with IMG Modeling Agency and is now one of the most successful models around.

Hadid is gorgeous from head to toe, but also keeps a realistic perspective when it comes to health and fitness. She told E! at The Daily Front Row's Fashion Los Angeles Awards, "I've always said, 'Eat clean to stay fit, have a burger to stay sane.'"

She continued, "I want to work with people that want to work with me and how my body is. When I walked into IMG, my one thing was like, 'I'll be fit. I've been an athlete my whole life, but there's one thing I will not do even if it means turning away from a dream of mine, and that is to be too thin.'"

19 Emily Ratajkowski

Actress and model Emily Ratajkowski burst onto the Hollywood scene after landing a role in the hit thriller Gone Girl. She turns heads everywhere so goes, and the beach is no exception.

Ratajkowski has a huge following on Instagram and posts no shortage of bikini selfies. The actress has said that she's on a mission to help women recognize that it's okay to feel empowered by their sexuality. She recently wrote in a Lenny Letter, "Where can girls look to see women who find empowerment in deciding when or how to be or feel sexual? Even if being sexualized by society's gaze is demeaning, there must be a space where women can still be sexual when they choose to be."

The bathing beauty continued, "I refuse to live in this world of shame and silent apologies. I struggle to find the space between as an artist, as a model and simply as a woman...Honoring our sexuality as women is a messy, messy business, but if we don't try, what do we become?"

18 Kim Kardashian West

Reality star and social media darling Kim Kardashian West is knowns for taking steamy selfies, her extravagant lifestyle, and her fabulous curves. She never shies away from flaunting her assets when the opportunity arises. The mother-of-three is a polarizing public figure, but it's most likely that there isn't a dad on Earth who wouldn't mind running into her on the beach.

Kardashian West once shared, "If I don't feel confident about my body, I'm not going to sit at home and not do something about it. It's all about taking action and not being lazy. So you do the work, whether it's fitness or whatever. It's about getting up, motivating yourself and just doing it."

The KKW beauty founder has also stated, "I love curves. Being super skinny just isn't attractive to me."

17 Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is a pop star with many fans, male and female. She doesn't take herself too seriously, and once joked, "I hate Twitter. I love fries." We're guessing dads who see her at the beach love their luck.

The "Kill Em With Kindness" singer doesn't let the haters get her down, but is open about the fact that she sometimes struggles with insecurities. She has shared, "To me, beauty is confidence. I think I'm pretty confident in the decisions and the choices I make in my personal life and career, but at the same time, I also let my fans know that, just like them, I have insecurities."

Gomez continued, "I have moments when I don't feel good about myself. I think people can forget that, at the end of the day, I'm just a normal girl dealing with lots of the same issues as them."

16 Miranda Kerr

Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr has made her millions by posing for the cameras in barely-there bikinis. When it comes to looking great next to sand and surf, she's a natural. It's no wonder that Dads everywhere would be overjoyed to enjoy a chance meeting with Miranda on the beach.

Kerr has one son, Flynn, with her ex-husband Orlando Bloom, but has managed to look just as svelte and stunning after having a child as she did before she got pregnant.

What's her secret? She has shared her philosophy on dieting with the masses, and it's brilliant. According to the swimsuit model, "I'm all about 80 percent healthy and 20 percent indulgent. It's not about depriving yourself. It's about getting healthy. If you want a piece of chocolate, have a piece of chocolate. Just don't eat the whole block. Let yourself indulge a little. Life is about living. Have fun."

15 Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner is quite possibly the most popular person on social media. One of the reasons she's become one of the most-followed celebrities on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat is most likely the insane pics of her incredible body that she posts on a regular basis. Kylie took some time away from social media in the latter part of her recent pregnancy, but, according to multiple sources, she's working hard to get her bikini body back.

It has been reported that since giving birth to her first child last month, Kylie is doing all she can to get herself back into tip-top shape. An insider has shared that after giving birth, Kylie got "straight back into training," and has been adhering to a strict diet of, "1,500 calories a day with absolutely no carbs or sugary treats."

The source continued, "Kim has told Kylie that she'll regret it later if she doesn't do the hard work now, but she's finding it miserable. She knows she only has a bit to go, so [she] doesn't want to give up now, but it's very hard."

14 Rita Ora

Rita Ora is one celeb sure to have any Dad who spots her on the beach singing her praises. Speaking about her diet and exercise routine, she has shared, "I didn't start working out to get skinnier. I started working out to feel better. And I think it's important for women to know that."

The star has also shared, "I've been the girl on tour who eats when she can and goes along when the band wants to go out all the time, but you just can't keep that up. You start thinking, 'I miss feeling good!' This past year, I've really been on my game by eating right and going to the gym. As a result, I'm focused now and get a lot more done."

According to Ora, "You don't have to beat yourself up as long as you get in the workouts that you need. I used to push myself until I felt sick, but I'm approaching it differently now. I enjoy working out, and I like the aftermath...that feeling of contentment."

13 Jennifer Lopez

JLo is a hot-as-can-be mother of twins who has never looked better in a swimming suit. When asked if she worried that flaunting her curves would embarrass her twins, Lopez shot back, “I’m not allowed to be sexy because I’m a mom? It’s like, how do you think I got my children?”

The pop star, movie star and businesswoman has also proudly stated, “I’ve never looked at my body in a negative way. I was always very comfortable with who I was. When I got pregnant, I remember watching my belly, back and butt grow and thinking, ‘I will never be the same again.’”

She continued, “Then I remember right after the twins were born having that weird jiggly belly and kind of loving that too. Because I earned that jiggly belly. Then came trying to get my body back into shape and how long that took.”

12 Brooklyn Decker

Brooklyn Decker became a household name when she landed a Sports Illustrated cover and hasn’t looked back. The mother-of-one has since become a successful actress. She has said of her success as a model, “I would like to say I’ve achieved goals, but modeling is all luck. You’re not really achieving anything. The least hard-working person with a special face can be a huge success.” Dads around the world would most likely beg to differ. Decker has a talent for heating up every beach she’s ever been on.

Decker may seem flawless, but she struggles with insecurities, and once admitted, “I have a really difficult time watching myself on film. I literally cower in my seat and cover my face.”

Surprisingly, the model and actress doesn’t like stripping down. She has shared, “Because I’m such a tomboy, I hate showing off my body.”

11 Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel is another supermodel who has become a household name thanks to Victoria’s Secret. She knows how to rock a bikini, and it seems she was born to be on the beach. Dads the world over would probably agree that she’s got it going on.

She didn’t initially aspire to be a model, but the career found her. She has shared, “I was always interested in fashion and beauty. I was fifteen when I was scouted in a flea market. Two years later, I arrived in New York. I was in awe because it was like another planet.”

What’s her formula for looking and feeling amazing? She has shared, “I feel if I’m healthy and happy, I look good. With a good mixture of fitness and healthy food I always feel great!”

10 Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba made the world stand up and take notice when she starred alongside Paul Walker in the 2005 film Into the Blue. The actress wore a bikini for the majority of the film, and Dads far and wide have been crossing their fingers that they'll run into her at the beach ever since.

Since becoming a mom, Jess has managed to maintain a fit physique, but admits it isn't always an easy thing to do. She has shared, “If I work out four times, I consider it a successful week, but it’s typically more like two to three days a week because that’s what I have time for. I take Spin or hot yoga classes in the morning, and I sacrifice sleep to get them in.”

Speaking about why she exercises, Alba has also stated, "For me, the benefits of exercise are more mental than physical. Working out takes away that little edge so that I feel happier and more productive and my brain can get a kick-start.”

9 Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough is a professional dancer with abs of steel, and she's one celebrity who has rocked every swimming suit she's ever put on. When Hough is on the beach, things get hot!

Speaking about exercising and eating right, the actress and Dancing With the Stars alum recently wrote on her Instagram account, "I’m so grateful that I made this a part of my everyday lifestyle. Staying active and working out is now a must for me. I always find if I can give it three weeks of hard work and discipline, something in my body and mind switches and it becomes so much fun! I actually crave it."

She continued, "There is a battle for two wolves inside us, the one that wins is the one you feed. All we need is within us. Stay strong, fight the fight, and then enjoy!"

8 LeAnn Rimes

Dads across the globe will likely attest to the fact that LeAnn Rimes is a sight for sore eyes when she’s spotted on the beach, or anywhere for that matter. The country crooner has taken flack over the years for breaking up the marriage of Brandi Glanville and Eddie Cibrian, but it seems the scandal has now quieted down and everyone is getting along.

She famously dropped a lot of weight early on in her career, and credits eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly for helping her stay sane. Speaking about exercise, Rimes has admitted, “[Working out] really did make me feel better and kind of saved me. It gave me a bit of sanity...I’m serious about my exercise.”

She continued, “I don’t just doodle around. I see people at the gym talking on their cell phones. If they think their bodies are really going to change...I mean, you’ve got to put in the effort!”

7 Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos is another celeb who always slays while splashing in the surf. She has admitted to losing 40 pounds since college and has been open about her secrets to staying fit.

The television host has shared, “When you’re making choices, you have to do it for your health. When you’re thinking, I need to get skinny, it’s so easy to be like, ‘Oh, screw it.’ But if you’re focusing on your health, it gives you a perspective. I’ll think, 'I’m going to choose to feel better about myself next week by making a better decision now.'”

Menounos has also dished, “I’m always figuring out a way to work out throughout my day so I don’t have to go [to the gym.] I have my yoga mat and exercise bar in my office, so I can do a full workout in 15 minutes. I also balance my meals with my movement. I’m a rocket. I’m like shoom to the bathroom, shoom to the office. I actually put a pedometer on. At the base, I get 10,000 steps a day, but on certain days I’m getting 18,000 steps. I’m burning everything I’m eating.”

6 Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde is a mother-of-two with a rocking bod who never takes herself too seriously or puts undue pressure on herself to be perfect. She has stated, “Striving for physical perfection takes a lot of energy. For me it’s important to come home from work, cook a meal with my husband and spend the afternoon reading a book, instead of always running around.”

The actress has also thrown shade at unnamed starlets whom she feels have taken their desires to look great to a disturbing level. She once stated, “I’m so saddened and grossed out by young women who look like creepy, old aliens because of their new Barbie noses and lips. Is that a smile or a grimace?”

Wilde doesn’t starve herself in order to fit in, and has admitted, “Once, in Australia, I ate 33 pancakes in 20 minutes, and I only did it because they said a girl could never enter the competition.”

5 Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson was the first crush of many of today’s dads. She’s grown up a lot since her days spent playing Summer Roberts on the O.C., and isn't ashamed to embrace her womanly side. She once joked, “I know of my sex appeal. I know about sexuality, and I know how to use it...tastefully, of course.”

Speaking about staying fit and eating healthy, the star has shared, “I eat, I love food, I wanna eat when I wanna eat. If you are not feeling good about yourself, then you work out. But you do it for you.”

Bilson has also mused, “I envy the sensibility in Europe, appreciating beauty in women as they age. I’m going to go that way. I might dye my gray hair for a bit, but beyond that, the buck stops. I’m not having any work done.”

4 Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift always looks like a million bucks. Her signature red lips and her quirky fashion sense make her a bathing beauty with style to spare.

Despite being one of the most famous pop stars to ever walk the planet, Swift struggles to remain confident and not allow the haters to get her down. She has admitted, “I know my flaws before other people point them out to me.” The “Haters Gonna Hate” singer has also stated, “My confidence is easy to shake. I’m very well aware of all of my flaws. I am aware of all the insecurities that I have.”

Taylor maintains her fit figure by staying active and watching what she eats, but she also splurges from time to time. She has admitted, “I think about food literally all day every day.” What’s one of her favorite meals? The star once shared, “I love making buckwheat crepes with ham, parmesan cheese, and a fried egg on top. It’s my go-to breakfast.” Yum! 

3 Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian is the mother of three adorable little ones, and, along with her babies, health and fitness are her top priorities. The reality star has shared, "Some people know, but I’m crazy obsessed with food. I started going through my pantry last night and it was just making me so angry looking at some of the ingredients that are in some of our snacks."

She continued, "I don’t do my grocery shopping a lot, because I just don’t have time, so I was reading and it looks healthy from the packages, but when you read the ingredients, none of it is organic. I’m really into organic. I hate the whole GMO situation."

Speaking about Kourt's eating habits, her yoga teacher, Leila Johnson, has shared, “Everything she eats is very fresh, handmade, less processed, less garbage." Along with eating healthy, Kardashian loves to exercise and feels the two go hand in hand. She has dished, "I try to work out every morning, and I have to eat something before I work out."

2 Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio is a Victoria's Secret model who never seems to age. She's a celeb who always keeps a positive outlook on life, and it's likely any Dad who runs into her on the beach will be at a loss for words. She's that gorgeous.

Surprisingly, when Ambrosio made it big as a model, she wasn't an expert on breaking a sweat. She has admitted, "When I started with Victoria's Secret at 21, I never worked out." Since having children, she's made exercising part of her everyday routine. Speaking about her go-to exercises, she has shared, "I like doing bridges, and I'll also finish a workout with 100 bicycle crunches."

The supermodel is refreshingly unafraid to admit that she doesn't aspire to be perfect. She once stated, "A perfect body isn't everything. A perfect butt doesn't make an amazing person."

1 Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel is a mother-of-one with one fit physique. She’s made fitness a priority in her life, and the results are pretty impressive. When she graces the beach, dads everywhere stand up and cheer.

Speaking about what she does to stay fit, the actress has stated, “I like to do a couple of yoga classes during the week, mixed in with weight training sessions for strength...yoga for me is more of an elongating thing. I hike and walk my dogs a lot. It keeps me very clear-headed.” Biel may work out hard, but when she enjoys a cheat meal, she doesn’t mess around. Speaking about her indulgences, she has dished, “I do like potato chips, French fries and Barney’s burgers in L.A. with seasoned curly fries.”

Jess has also shared, “I’ve been involved with sports my whole life, which made clothes and makeup and handbags not that important as a kid. I just didn’t care.”

Sources: Elle.com, WomensHealthMag.com, MensHealth.com, People.com