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Beach Vacation Essentials
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items I am not a big beach person, but these products make it so much easier to enjoy the sand and the waves--as well as post-trip clean up! These are products I use both for our beach vacations and our weekend trips to nearby Virginia Beach!
I had no idea how many people get injured every year by beach umbrellas! They can be so dangerous! But the Beach Bub's innovative design takes away those concerns and makes it so easy to set up your umbrella!
beachBUB® USA –The World's Best Beach Umbrellas
Turkish towels are my new beach obsession! They're lightweight, fast-drying, easy to pack, and they double as blankets and wraps. Wins all around!
WETCAT Oversized Turkish Beach Towel 38"x71"
This beachbag/ backrest is actually mind blowing. This alone makes my beach days 10X better! I love that I can put all my essentials in there with room to spare, and then just plop it down as a backrest! It's so much easier than carrying a big bag an...
PLAYAMIGO Portable Ground Chair Tote Bag
If you've ever lost your sunglasses to the ocean, you'll love KZ Gear's floating sunnies! Mine have pretty much become a staple for every adventure b/c they're cute and lightweight, and I like the plastic frames b/c they don't get too hot and can tak...
KZ Gear Floating Polarized Sunglasses
I splurged on this bag last year and it was 100% WORTH IT. I expected it to be overpriced, but I love everything about it, from the gorgeous color to the fact that it's waterproof and sand resistant. I also love that it stands up on its own, so you'r...
Case-Mate Iridescent Beach Tote with Pouch
If you're tired of putting your wet swimsuit in a grocery bag and having it stink up all your stuff, try this instead. These waterproof wet bags keep all the liquids and smells tightly inside until you're ready to deal with them and can be washed rig...
Bumkins Waterproof Wet Bag, 12x14 - Blue Tropic
I've recently learned how bad traditional sunscreen can be for our skin and the oceans, so I've been using reef-safe alternatives. I like this one with no extra stuff-just what we need and no harmful chemicals for the ocean.
Florida Glow SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray 2-pack
We got our GoPro Hero10 a couple of years ago, and it's made such a huge difference in the quality of our footage! I also love that it's waterproof without needing an extra case (our old one used to fog up so badly) and is super-portable.
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If you're tired of your towel blowing away or not feeling like you have enough space on a crowded beach, these beach blankets are the way to go! I love that they give me a nice, sand-free space to sprawl out and designate a respectable social area so...
AISPARKY Waterproof Beach Blanket 78"x81"
I love these hair tie bracelets for any summer day, but especially at the beach! They have some adorable beach-themed ones that look so good as bracelets but actually work to hold up my fairly heavy hair, too! I have a couple sets and I wear them pre...
K'lani Boho Bracelets & Hair Ties Set of 5
If you're tired of tan lines and cheap swimsuits, check these out! They're made with sustainable materials and have the cutest designs! They also have tan-through technology and continuous 35 SPF, so you can lie out in the sun and ditch the tan lines...
Smart SwimSuits - Get An Even Tan Without Tan Lines
No more lumpy towel pillows! This super-portable beach pillow inflates when you need it and stays put with a little pouch full of sand. It's sooo comfy, and the fabric is really soft. You can even pair it with their special cold packs to help cool do...
Ballast Beach Pillow - Inflatable, Durable, Compact