Super Mario Sunshine/Gelato Beach

Episode 1: Dune Bud Sand Castle Secret
When you get to this glorious beach, you find there are many Cataquacks (the duck-shaped things)walking around. They won't hurt you for a while, but it is very unpleasant to be thrown in the air, so avoid these. Get near the Dune Bud that was on the introduction clip and spray it until it explodes and a huge sand castle pops out. Go through the archway of the sand castle to be taken to an obstacle course.

The course is a long path made of blocks of sand, which start to dissolve when you step on them - so don't hang around. The dark orange blocks are solid so you can stop on them for a breather. Run all the way to the sand towers at the end and ascend toward the shine, or if you prefer, the 1-up mushroom if you are worried of dying. This is one of the easier courses in the game, so don't worry. Grab the Shine.

3rd Shine
Wiggler Ahoy! Steamship Ahead!

Remember that huge catepillar you injured in the last episode on the Sand Egg? Well, he's really angry, and stomping all around Gelato Beach. So, remember those Dune Buds? When Wiggler comes near one, spray it until it explodes, and Wiggler will tip over. Ground Pound the section of his body in which the arrow is pointing on. Then, repeat that 3 times, but each time Wiggler gets madder and madder, so he is harder to get to trip. After that, grab the shine he gave you! SHINE!

4th Shine
The Sand Bird appears

So, remember the egg that was going to hatch? Now, it hatched, and there is a huge crack on the Glow tower. Go to the top hill where the arch concrete is, and slide down the dirt road,and at the last moment, jump onto that sheet thing and get into the crack. You will be teleported onto the Sand Bird!

Now, there are 7 red coins on the Sand Bird, 2 on the head and tail, 2 on the wings, and 3 on the main body. Get these without tumbling to your death. Then, stay on the Sand Bird for a while. Sometimes the Sand Bird will fly vertically, so you need to be careful. After a while, one of the Sand Birds wings are pointing to a tower where the final and 8th red coin is. Grab it to earn a shine. SHINE!