If you’re dreaming of long, sunny beach days spent lounging on the sand, we have a list for you. Take the hassle out of beach packing and planning with these 15 essentials, all of which will make your excursion run a little more smoothly.
1. A Smarter Beach Blanket
2. An Umbrella-Free Shade Solution
This spacious four-person beach tent pops up easily and requires little effort to set up or pack away. Use it for shade during the day, and for camping under the stars in the evening. Buy it now.
3. A Beach Bag with a Built-in Cooler
What’s not to love about this affordable, multi-purpose beach bag? Its cooler compartment will keep your food and drinks chilled on a hot day, and it’s large enough to hold four beach towels. Two external pockets are great for storing your phone, sunscreen, and other small necessities. Buy it now.
4. A Beach Chair You Can Wear as a Backpack
5. A Sand Toy Set That Covers All the Bases
This 18-piece set includes buckets, shovels, rakes, water cans, molds, and more. Whether your junior beachgoers want to build sandcastles or dig for sand crabs, this kit has got them covered. Buy it now.
6. Beach Towels That’ll Dry Faster Than Ever
7. A Handy Set of Drink Holder Stakes
Keep your cool beverage close at hand (and out of the sand) with these stands. They require no special setup and come with a bag for easy carrying. Buy it now.
8. A Place to Hang All Your Stuff
This umbrella hook has four prongs and provides support for both large (cameras, towels, blankets) and small necessities (cellphones, sunglasses, key rings). It’s adjustable, so you can choose the perfect height. Buy it now.
9. Seashell-Collecting Bags That Won’t Make a Mess
10. A Tiny Yet Powerful Wireless Speaker
This compact waterproof speaker is great for days at the beach. Pair the speaker to your phone using Bluetooth technology and enjoy up to six hours of playing time. Its sturdy straps allow for easy carrying from the car to the beach. Buy it now.
11. Wet-Dry Bags to Store Clothes and Swimsuits
These handy pouches are great for storing swimsuits and other beach essentials, and you won’t have to worry about leaks. Plus, each has two large compartments, so you can keep your swimsuits organized. Buy it now.
12. A Kid-Approved Kite
This devil fish kite has lots of personality and takes less than two minutes to set up. It’s perfect for newbies and pros alike and folds into a neat-looking bag, which makes it easy to carry and store. It comes with 300 feet of string. Buy it now.
13. A Portable Safe That Doesn’t Weigh a Ton
Don’t spend your precious beach time guarding your beloved essentials. Instead, stow them in this portable, cut-proof safe and enjoy the water, soak up the sun, and build sandcastles. Set your own combination, place your items inside, and enjoy your day. Buy it now.
14. An Umbrella That Won’t Blow Away
Who wants to get on all fours to twist an umbrella into the sand, only to then worry about it flying away? Instead, consider this all-in-one beach umbrella system. All you have to do is fill the pouch with sand to keep it sturdy and adjust to your liking. Once anchored, the umbrella can withstand winds up to 35 mph. The kit also includes a carrying bag, case, and accessory kit. Buy it now.
15. A Protective Pouch for Your Phone
Keep your phone safe and dry as you enjoy the beach. Thanks to this waterproof pouch, you’ll still be able to use your phone as normal — the case is touch-sensitive — without having to worry about it getting soaked or grimy with sand. Buy it now.
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