Everything You Need for Your Next Family Beach Day Is on Amazon

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There's nothing like a great day at the beach. Whether you're going to your town's shoreline or planning a big family vacation, you'll want to be prepared. Luckily, you can order everything you need for a family excursion to the ocean on Amazon. We've rounded up our top essentials that'll make sure everyone enjoys themselves. From beach umbrellas to extra-large blankets to outdoor games, these picks are the key to a fun, stress-free day.

In addition to must-haves, like sunscreen, sun hats, rash guards, and water shoes, we've also included the things that make a beach day truly memorable. Think of how excited the kids will be to dig in the sand with new toys or explore the shoreline with a snorkel. For the grown-ups, we've included comfortable chairs that invite you to kick back with the latest beach read and cooler bags to keep your beverages icy cold.

Keep scrolling to see all the Amazon products you need for your next family beach day.

XL Mesh Beach Bag

First things first, you'll need a bag that can hold all your beach day essentials. According to reviewers, this bag can hold more than you expect: "We put snacks, 6 beach towels, a small beach tent, a beach blanket, snacks, drinks and more in it," shared one customer. "I absolutely love this bag."

Chaise Lounge Wagon

Talk about innovative! This product functions as a wagon to get all your essentials to the beach. Then, once it's unloaded, you can use it as an adjustable chaise lounge.

Sand Baking Play Set

If you've got little ones in your family, they'll love playing with this Melissa & Doug beach toy set. It includes three shell-shaped measuring cups, an octopus whisk, a crab mixing spoon, and a mixing bowl to get their imagination going.

Sports Water Bottle

Staying hydrated is always important, especially when you're spending the day running around in the sun. With this affordable set, everyone has their own water bottle to keep them quenched.

SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray

If you know there's no way the kids will sit still long enough to let you rub in cream sunscreen, grab a spray sunscreen that goes on in seconds. This best-selling one offers SPF 50 protection and is water-resistant.

Cooler Backpack

Wheeling a traditional cooler across the sand can be near-impossible, so this cooler backpack is a great alternative. It has plenty of room for drinks, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, ice packs, and anything else.

Cabana Stripe Beach Towel

If it's time to upgrade your old beach towels, consider this top-rated set of four. Each of the towels is a different color, so everyone will know which one is theirs.

Waterproof Phone Pouch

Nothing ruins a beach day faster than your phone—or your teen's phone—falling victim to the water or sand. Keep your devices protected with these pouches. Reviewers confirm that it's possible to use your phone's touchscreen through the protective plastic, so everyone can still scroll to their hearts' content.

Beach Tent

This affordable cabana offers protection from the wind and sun while you're at the beach. It has plenty of room to set up towels and chairs inside and the polyester material blocks 98% of UV rays. One reviewer shared, "The tent was easy to set up/take apart and it was sturdy the whole day at the beach. It fits two people and two dogs comfortably, I love it."

Backpack Beach Chair

After planning your beach day, packing everything, getting the whole crew there, and then unpacking everything, you deserve a chance to kick back! This chair gets plenty of love from reviewers for the included sun canopy and the fact that it's lightweight enough to carry.

Standard 3 Ball Kit

We have a feeling this won't just be a beach day toy. Everyone in your family will enjoy a competitive game of Spikeball in the sand or in the campsite, park, backyard, you name it.

18-Piece Sand Toy Set

This 18-piece sand toy set includes buckets, rakes, castle molds, and more to keep everyone entertained. Plus, it comes with a mesh bag to keep everything organized.

Water Shoes

If you're worried about your kids stepping on rocks, glass, or sharp objects at the beach, put them in a pair of water shoes before letting them run around.

Folding Wagon

If you know there's just no way to fit everything you need into a couple of tote bags, consider investing in a beach wagon like this. The extra-wide wheels make it possible to take this through the sand effortlessly until you find the perfect spot.

Premiere UPF 50+

This beach umbrella features UPF 50+ sun protection, comes with a carry bag, and can withstand heavy winds. It's sure to become one of your must-have essentials.

UPF 50+ Rash Guard

Another sun protection essential for the beach is a rash guard. This one offers UPF 50+ protection from the sun and won't irritate your kids' skin.

Kids Snorkel Set

Give your budding marine biologist the gear they need to spot fish and coral formations. This set comes in a ton of different colors and reviewers love the valve on top that keeps water from getting in the snorkel.

Sandproof Beach Blanket

This extra-large beach blanket has room for everyone to lounge. It's available in a range of sizes that can fit anywhere from three to eight people. It also comes with stakes to keep it in place, and since it's made of nylon, it's easy to shake the sand off when you're packing up at the end of the day.

Baby Flap Sun Protection Swim Hat

Give the littlest member of your family easy sun protection with this hat. It offers UPF 50+ sun protection and is available in sizes to fit a newborn to a 4-year-old.

Toys Toss and Catch Game Set

For kids who are a little older, pack this simple but entertaining beach game. They'll have plenty of fun tossing the ball back and forth in the sand. It comes with four paddles, so parents can get in on the fun too.

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