Being in Florida means always being an hour or two away from a beach! Being able to go to the beach any time of the year is a blessing, and we’ve gotten pretty good at knowing what we need to bring vs what we can leave at home. Lots of beaches requir...
Look, I know you want to tan but make sure you use something with SPF! That sun is brutal. I like this sun screen because it smells good, dries fast, and isn’t greasy!
Suncare - Australian Gold
My favorite sun screen for my little guy! Rubs in so well and has great sun coverage! My son burns so easy but this sun screen is so good!
Shop All Baby Bum Products - Sun Bum
You NEED some type of sun shade for when you need a moment away from the sun. Not just for yourself but for all the food and snacks you will be bringing!
Gorich Beach Tent Sun Shelter for 3-10
I don’t personally have this myself but I see SO many people at the beach who use this. I also love the addition of the detachable wall cover because sometimes the sun will get you from the side!
Qipi Beach Cabana - Portable Waterproof Canopy
Need I say more? Sunglasses for SURE. Really you can pick whatever sunglasses you want but I love my RayBans 🤣
Sunglasses for Men and Women | Ray-Ban® USA
9 times outta 10 you’re going to have to walk a bit to get from your car to where you want to sit on the beach. Do yourself a favor and get a cooler with wheels
A waterproof mat/ blanket makes life so much easier! A great option for sitting/ setting your food that’s not covered in sand
ZAZE Extra Large Waterproof Picnic Blanket
Getting a pair of sandals that are waterproof/ can easily be washed off will be one of your best purchases. That Florida sand is super sticky so your shoes need to be able to handle a good rinse!
Women's Miami Toe Loop Sandal - Crocs
Not only is a wagon helpful to get the kiddos to the beach, it will also help carry all of your stuff!
Jeep® Wrangler Stroller Wagon - Delta Children
These bogg bags are *chefs kiss*. The sand will get EVERYWHERE so do yourself a favor and get a bag that you can rinse out!
BOGG BAG - Bags and Accessories for the Beach and Beyond
My favorite beach snack! An adult version of a lunchable 🤣
Balanced Breaks® | Sargento
Beach towels are a given. If you have the extra money to spend, these towels are great! Water and sand resistant
Sand Cloud
When you want a beach hat but you also want to wear your hair up. These visors are perfect!
Stay hydrated! The heat will drain you! I love my Stanley and I love the color pink hence this suggestion 🤣
Pink Adventure Quencher H2.0 Travel Tumbler | 40 oz - Stanley 1913
Make sure you bring a water bottle for the kiddos. My son loves his Mickey Mouse simple modern!
Disney - Simple Modern
What’s not to love about this chair? The cup holder, the sun shade… lean back and relax!
Zero Gravity Chairs - Best Choice Products
Another great beach chair option. This one is smaller and comes with a bag for easy carrying. Only issue I foresee is some people don’t like sitting so low!
Beach - Sunnyfeel Camping
If you do burn (I always do) then this aloe is great for soothing your skin after!
Banana Boat® Soothing Aloe After Sun Gel 16oz
Sometimes it’s best just to wear a swimsuit that has long sleeves, especially if you’re already burnt and don’t wanna deal with another one. Free People has the cutest options!
Women's Rashguards - Free People
Beach games! This one is so much fun! There’s always a family or two that has one of these
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Another great beach game. It’s essentially cornhole but you use the sand to dig your hole instead!
TidalBall Beach Game
For my badminton lovers! Super easy net to set up and lightweight which is needed!
Jazzminton Sport - Funsparks
Let’s get to digging!!! You’ll need something to distract the kiddos and what’s better than a dinosaur that’ll let them dig! Tried and tested!
Dinosaur Sand Glove | HABA USA
This features a toy boat kids can push around, with a hidden scooper underneath. Perfect toy for toddlers!
Tugboat – Green Toys eCommerce
If your son is anything like mine, then they’ll LOVE these dump trucks. Perfect toys fill up with sand and drive around the beach!
Toys – shopcaterpillar.com
What’s not to love about a classic dig set. Easy enough option that any kid will love