Although candy often resembles animals, science still maintains that you can't catch a swedish fish with a gummy worm or raise a Peep on circus peanuts alone. Celebrate candied curiosities with today’s Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of taffy at Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Co..

At Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Co., confectioners regale beach-goers with a nostalgia-inspired lineup of candy to snack on and an array of kites to soar along coastal breezes. A rainbow of salt-water taffy flavors ($1.99/quarter pound) touts classic, fruity varieties such as watermelon and banana alongside sugar-free and newfangled palate-pleasers, including vanilla latte, Oreo cookie, and cell-phone charger. Situated a half-mile from the famed Mavericks big-wave surfing hub, Half Moon Bay Salt Water Taffy Co. also bolsters seaside revelry with a fleet of kites suitable for kids and expert fliers alike. The 3D shark sea creature ($18.99) zips through the wild blue yonder with 4 feet of ripstop nylon stretched across a fiberglass frame, while the skunk stunt kite ($18.99) adeptly performs tricks on winds up to 25 miles per hour, much like plastic bags masquerading as professional skateboarders.