Don't got any tips on location for ya but I say get out and try it, it's a whole lot of fun. All you really need is a spot where the waves are crashing in, you can go by rocks or on a sandy beach. I used a downsized Sturgeon set up basically. I was using 14lb line, then I had a slider swivel with 1oz of weight hanging down about 10 inches from the swivel. Then a bead and then a barrel swivel, then 3-4 ft of leader which I just used the 14lb and then your hook. Depending on the age of the kids it may be kinda tough. You need to use a pretty dang long rod to get the stuff out far enough. But give it a shot I'm sure you'll have a great time.