Taking a trip to the beach, and not sure what all you should bring with you? I got you. Take a look at this list of items from necessities to needs to find some great ideas for enjoying a nice beach day with your family.
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Shade
On the Sand
Snacks and Drinks
Keeping it Cool
Playtime
Comfort
Shade
Different awesome items that can provide shade and protection from the sun during the beach day.
These canopies provide an easy source of shade, and they are easy to adjust as the sun moves across the sky.
Shibumi Shade - The Original Wind Powered® Beach Shade
Packable sun hats are convenient for saving space and providing personal shade on a sunny day.
Buy Easy Folding and Packable Sun Hats for Women Online
Men’s sun hats with a wide brim are very useful to provide personal shade during a sunny beach day.
Men's Sun Hats
Baby sun hats for personal shade during hot days.
Baby Sun Hat
Target always has a cute selection of sun hats for babies and kits. The rims are wide enough to protect their little foreheads and cheeks from the bright sun.
sun hats for babies
What’s better than a sun hat? A sun hat with fans built in! Plus, it is solar powered, so the sunlight keeps it charged.
Wide Brim Solar Fan Outdoor Fishing Hat
On the Sand
A variety of items to relax on, between you and the sand.
Sand proof beach blankets are a must if you have a little one who likes to run across the blanket with sandy feet. The sand simply slips through and away.
Blankets
These lightweight beach mats are sand proof and water proof. They fold up small to fit into a bag, and they have 4 stakes to stake the corners out into the sand.
Waterproof Sandproof Beach Blanket 79x83 Inch
There are so many options for sand proof beach blankets. These are useful for creating a sand free spot on the beach.
Sandproof Beach Blanket
Snacks and Drinks
Great snacks and drinks for a beach day—remember, hydration is very important, especially on sunny days.
Coconut water is very good for your health and hydration.
The Health Benefits of Coconut Water
Coconut water is refreshing, hydrating, and full of nutrients.
Coconut : Water
Extra electrolytes are good for the body on hot sweaty days.
Electrolyte Drinks : Featured Brands
A great source of protein that is easy to consume on the beach.
Mixed Nuts
Freeze dried fruits are great for snacking on the beach and for a sweet treat.
Freeze Dried Strawberries
Applesauce and fruit pouches are an easy way for the kiddos to snack without getting sand in their snacks.
apple sauce pouch
Trail mixes are a fun snack to add to your beach bag.
Trail & Snack Mixes
Fresh fruit and fresh watermelon are great beach snacks that taste refreshing on a hot day.
Top Health Benefits of Eating Watermelon
Keeping it Cool
Items that will keep your snacks/drinks nice and crisp!
Cooler bags are great for storing food and drink items during a hot day.
insulated cooler bags
A cooler bag with wheels is nice for rolling on packed sand and boardwalks. They may be more difficult to pull through loose sand.
Wheeled Coolers and Ice Chests
Insulated cups keep your drinks nice and cool during a hot day.
Water Bottles
Big water jugs can keep water and other beverages cool, and they are easy to pour out of for sharing.
64oz INSULATED WATER BOTTLE
Playtime
Fun items for both adults and kids to enjoy during a beach day.
Amazon has so many options for sand toys! Buckets, shovels, sand molds galore.
Beach Toys
Sand toys are a must for a beach trip with kids. Let them be little and creative in the sand with buckets and shovels and all sorts of other fun toys.
beach sand toys
These are fun for older kids and adults to catch waves with. It is easier to do lying down than standing up on these boards.
Body Boards For Beach
Boogie boards are fun for catching waves and floating on the water at the beach.
Bodyboards
A few beach games that are fun for groups to play on the sand at the beach.
beach games
Comfort
Items to promote comfort and care at the beach. Remember your sunscreen methods, hydration, and a way to keep cool.
Small personal fans can give some cool relief during hot days when the breeze just isn’t cutting it.
Best Personal Fans
A solar powered neck fan can help keep you cool on hot days. The sunlight will keep these fans charged up.
HANDA INSTRUMENT Solar Neck Fans 360° Rot
Do not forget to reapply throughout the day!
Kids' & Baby Sunscreen
Do not forget to reapply throughout the day! If you do not use sunscreen, use some sort of shade or clothing cover to protect your skin from burning.
Sunscreen
In case of a sunburn, aloe Vera is a soothing product for those areas.
aloe gel product
Rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle or in a regular bottle is convenient to have on any beach trip in case of jellyfish stings. Spray rubbing alcohol on the stinging sites, and there will be instant relief from the burn of the sting.
