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Welcome to Hawaii: Items to have on hand when visiting
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Whether you're gearing up for your Hawaiian adventure or grabbing last-minute essentials after you land, these handpicked items will help you fully embrace the island life and make your stay comfortable and easy!
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Beach items
 
Skin Care
 
Reef Safe Sunscreen
 
Footwear
 
Beach Coverups

Beach items

Must have beach items for a family outing at the beach!

 
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I’d recommend grabbing these at Walmart or Costco/Sam's Club when you fly into Hawaii for convenience and savings!
Beach Wagon
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NESO makes awesome beach canopies that provide shade without the hassle of too many items or the risk of impaling yourself!
NESO - Beach Tents, Furniture and more for your Next Sunny ...
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Tents for the little ones are a must!
Baby Beach Tent
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Beach toys are a must-have for endless fun with the little ones!
Travel Beach Toys
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Swimming goggles are essential for crushing your laps at Ala Moana Beach
Swimming Goggles, 2 Pack Anti Fog UV
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Snorkel gear is your ticket to discovering Hawaii’s breathtaking underwater world!
Snorkel Gear
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Yeti coolers are a must in Hawaii’s heat—they’ll keep your snacks and drinks ice-cold all day long!
Wheeled Coolers: Rolling Coolers & Ice Chests | YETI
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Pick up the cutest beach towels from Target, conveniently located right near Waikiki
Beach Towels - Target
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Grab a variety of beach chairs—from lightweight to heavy-duty—at Target for all your beach adventures!
Beach Chairs - Target
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Swing by Target for a delicious selection of beach snacks and treats for both kids and adults!
summer road trip : Meal & Snack Ideas for Kids - Target
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Ladies, don’t forget to grab a stylish hat to protect your face from the sun!
Buy Easy Folding and Packable Sun Hats for Women Online
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Men, you have to keep your face pretty too!
Mens Beach Hat
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Kids need beach hats too! Just be sure to get one with a neck tie so it stays put while they play!
Sun Hats For Kids
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A sand-resistant blanket for extra comfort.
ORIGINAL SAND-FREE CAMPING MAT | CGEAR
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UV-protective sunglasses to shield your eyes.
Sunglasses for Men and Women | Ray-Ban® USA
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To protect and keep your phone safe while in the water
Waterproof Lanyard
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Reuseable water bottles are a must to stay hydrated
YETI 26 oz Insulated Water Bottle with Straw
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For music and entertainment.
Wireless Speakers For Beaches
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Skin Care

Skin care is important when you spend many hours in the hot sun. Make sure to prep your skin before and after for beautiful sun kissed skin.

 
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This is my go to sun screen for daily wear. So comfortable for sensitive skin
Sunscreens & SPF | StriVectin US
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The trifecta of moisturizing face cream for sensitive skin in case you get a sun burn
Sensitive Skin Face Moisturizer - Target
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Make sure to grab some after sun cool down gel
After Sun Cool Down Gel - Sun Bum
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Don't forget your lip balm with SPF. Your lips need love too!
SPF Lip Balm, Lipstick & Gloss - Supergoop
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You even have to protect your hair and scalp in the sun!
Scalp & Hair Sunscreen Mist - COOLA
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Body scrubs will help keep your tan fresh and last longer!
Sugar Scrubs | LALICIOUS
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For those that love walking, keep your feet feeling fresh.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Foot Creams & Lotions
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Travel hand lotion helps keep skin soft at high altitudes
Hand and Body Lotions : Mini & Travel Size Products - Target
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Hand sanitizer to keep those germs at bay
Sanitizer Sprays - Bath & Body Works
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A refreshing face mist can help hydrate your skin throughout the day, especially in the warm Hawaiian climate.
SPF Face Spray
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Look for a serum containing hyaluronic acid or vitamin C to boost hydration and protect your skin.
Face Serum & Face Treatments | Sephora
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A gentle, hydrating body wash can help cleanse your skin without stripping it of moisture.
Moisturizing Body Wash - Sephora
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A popular brand of deodorant to help you feel fresh longer.
High-Performance Natural Deodorant - Salt & Stone
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For a men's body wash, check out Every Man Jack
Men's Natural Body Wash - Every Man Jack
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Kid friendly 3 in 1 Kids soap
Kids 3in1 Soap: Body Wash, Bubble Bath & Shampoo - Everyone
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Reef Safe Sunscreen

The marine ecosystem is important to the continued tourism in Hawaii. Reef safe sunscreen helps keep our island water safe for all those who live in it.

 
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Kokua Sun Care SPF goes on clear and it's water resistant, cruelty free, and vegan.
Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.
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Tinted Reef Safe organic mineral sunscreen
Tinted Reef Safe Organic Mineral Sunscreen
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Support local: Maui, Hawaii
Raw Love Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30, 3oz
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2-pack
All Good Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30+
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UVA/UVB protection
Thinksport SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreen, 3 Oz
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Gentle baby mineral sunscreen
Babo Botanicals Baby Mineral Sunscreen SPF50
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Unscented mineral sunscreen
Suntegrity UNSCENTED Mineral Sunscreen 5 oz
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Jump on the tallow bandwagon with this tallow sunscreen SPF 30!
Eat My Face Tallow Sunscreen SPF 30, 4oz
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Footwear

Weather you are trekking through the sand, or walking along the sidewalk, make sure you have a good mix of footwear to keep your feet comfortable. 

 
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Women's Hoka Walking Shoes
Women's Clifton 9
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Men's Hoka Walking Shoes
Men's Bondi 8
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Women's Hoka Walking Shoes
Women's Arahi 7
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Men's Hoka Walking Shoes
Men's Skyflow
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Aqua Sports, Beach River Hiking, Athletic Swim, Surf, Pool, Diving, Camping, Must Haves Outdoor Shoes
Water Shoes for Women & Men Quick-Dry
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2024 Amazon Prime Big Deal Water Shoes
Quick-Dry Aqua Socks for Beach & Water Sports
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Barefoot Beach Shoes for Men & Women
Water Shoes Quick Dry
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Amphibious Water Shoes
Men's Amphibious Water Shoes
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My favorite slippers for those who need a little more arch support.
Arch Support Flip Flops – Archies Footwear LLC | United States
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Flip flops, or slippers as we call them in Hawaii, are perfect for the day at the beach
Flip Flops
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Reef is the go to arch support slippers for the islands
Men's Arch Support Flip Flops, Sandals & Shoes - REEF
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Reef has women's comfort and style slippers/flip flops
Women's Flip Flops | Flip Flop Wedges & Sandals | REEF®
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Hey Dudes combine comfort and style perfectly, making them the ideal footwear to elevate any beach outfit
Official Website of HEYDUDE shoes | Lightweight & Comfortable ...
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Beach Coverups

Enjoy all that Hawaii has to offer with these cute beach outfits. 

 
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Roxy is a popular company in Hawaii with very cute coverups.
Cover Ups - Roxy.com
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Ship these straight to your front door with Amazon
Beach Coverups For Women
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Cute beach coverups
Women's Swimsuit & Beach Cover Ups | O'Neill
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Saw some of these cute coverups at Macy's the other day
Women's Cover-Ups - Macy's
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Sarongs are a great way to accent any cute swimsuit
Sarongs
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Very handsome additions to a men's coverup
Mens Swim Cover Up
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Don't forget the little ones!
Children Swimsuit Covers
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Target beach coverups
Swimsuit and Bathing Suit Cover-ups for Women - Target
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Cute Target beach coverups for kids
Swimsuit Cover Up Kids - Target
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Hooded beach towels for kids
Hooded Beach Towel
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Super cute hooded beach towels for kids
Beach Hooded Towels - Pottery Barn Kids
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