28 Beach Essentials For A Perfect Day In The Sun
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Going to the beach is one of the few socially-distanced activities you can still participate in to make this summer feel a little more normal.
While you might not be planning an island getaway anytime soon, you might be looking to beat the remaining summer heat and escape to your local beach or lake for the weekend (or longer, if you’re working remotely).
You might be in need of the basics necessities if it’s been a while since your last beach trip, like this top-rated 2020 sunscreen, the perfect beach chair or this summers best beach reads. If you’re a seasoned beach-goer who just wants a few new beach must-haves, it doesn’t hurt to stock up on some shore accessories like this budget-friendly bluetooth-speaker or sand-friendly coasters that will keep your White Claw safe.
If you’ll visiting a beach house or other vacation rental that’s not Airbnb for an extended period of time, it might be worth it to bring a new weekender bag, or duffel for the occasion..
Though you probably have the basics covered, we’ve found some of the more unique and incredibly practical beach essentials you’ll want to have on hand for a perfect day of fun in the sun.
Take a look below at 28 beach essentials for your next seaside escape:
A waterproof and sandproof outdoor Bluetooth speaker
A portable beach mat
A beach bag with a detachable insulated cooler and ice pack
Sturdy sand coasters
A pop-up beach tent with carry bag
A high-SPF sunscreen
An oversized beach towel
A pack of towel clips
An SPF lip balm
A portable phone charger
An oversized beach hat
A pack of beach and sand toys
An outdoor beach umbrella canopy
A water-resistant and sand-free oversized beach blanket with stakes
A kite
These dry sacks
A portable beach table
A beach wave sea salt spray for your damp hair
An inflatable waterproof pillow
A portable cooler
Some quick-dry aqua shoes
A mesh beach tote bag
A portable folding beach chair
These can coolers
An inflatable air hammock and lounger
A beach ball
A large refillable waterbottle
Some UV protection sunglasses
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