Summer is here and it’s time to hit the beach! We love heading to either the local lake or aquatic park for a day of water fun! But before you head out, make sure you have all the essentials in your beach bag. From sunscreen to snacks, we’ve got you covered with our list of must-have items for a fun day in the sun.
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Head to the Beach with these Essentials
Below are some of our most used items any time we are headed some place for water and sandy beach fun! In fact, we actually keep a beach bag stocked with all of these essentials so we can grab it out when we are ready to head to the lake or pack it up to fly to the beach!
1. Sunscreen: Protect your skin from harmful UV rays with a high SPF sunscreen.
2. Sunglasses: Keep your eyes safe from the sun’s glare with a stylish pair of sunglasses.
3. Hat: A wide-brimmed hat will not only protect your face from the sun, but also add a touch of glamour to your beach look. This hat is a great neutral that would go with all swimwear!
4. Towel: A soft and absorbent towel is a must-have for drying off after a swim. I love the mandala print on this colorful option!
5. Swimsuit: Choose a swimsuit that flatters your body type and makes you feel confident. I’ve linked my absolute favorite one for women! Check out my summer outfit inspo post for more apparel ideas!
6. Cover-up: A lightweight cover-up is perfect for when you want to take a break from the sun or grab a bite to eat. My favorite oversized coverup comes in a variety of colors!
7. Water bottle: Stay hydrated with a reusable water bottle. This one closes on the top so you can keep it sealed!
8. Snacks: Pack some healthy snacks like fruit, nuts, and granola bars to keep you fueled throughout the day. Use these resealable snack bags to keep your food fresh.
9. Beach bag: Choose a spacious and durable beach bag to carry all your essentials.
10. Flip flops: Slip on a pair of comfortable flip flops for easy beach-to-boardwalk transitions.
11. Beach Locker: Keep valuables and keys locked up while you’re in the water with this handy item!
Optional Beach Day Fun
You may also want to bring some additional accessories to make your water activity day a splash! Bring these along when you’re planning a longer day at the beach.
Beach Umbrella Tent: Many beaches will allow you to bring your own beach umbrella tent, and these can be especially handy if you have little ones with you. Set them up to provide a shady area to get out of the sun.
Beach Chair: These low chairs are great for digging your feet into the sand and sitting with a good book!
Sand Toys: Our kids love playing in the sand, even as tweens and a teen!! We bring sand scooping toys with us to the beach and they will use most of their time building an elaborate city.
Cooler: Keep snacks cool (and less sandy!) inside a rolling cooler. Use a hard sided cooler for easy clean up once you get home.
With these summer beach bag essentials, you’ll be ready for a day of fun in the sun. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen regularly and stay hydrated to ensure a safe and enjoyable beach experience. Here are some of my hot weather apparel favorites from Amazon!
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Spray Fan / Mouse Fan / Cooling Towels / Period Proof Swimsuit / Plus Swimsuit / Coverup
We love visiting the beach and our kids especially love playing in the sand! If you’re headed to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, we have a special series of videos just on that location!
And if you’re visiting a tropical beach location, like the Turks & Caicos, check out this packing video for my visit to Beaches Turks & Caicos:
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