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Coastal town summer essentials 🌊🐠
22 items
By
Lore Bellerose
We live in Perth, which means most of our summer is spent at the beach. These items are what we need to have the best summer ever!
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Adults
Kids
Adults
You need foot pockets to go with your fins, these ones fit the ones I have best but you can also go get them fitted in person ☀️
Leaderfins Forza Foot Pockets
Your snorkeling mask is really important so it's good to get trusted brand
Cressi Calibro Mask
This one closes when you go underwater which is helpful but you can use another type of snorkel if you want
Cressi Gamma Snorkel
Both cute and functional! I always get bath sheets vs towels because they're way bigger
Sorbet Soiree Waffle Bath Sheet / Beach Towel
A giant mesh bag is essential for avoiding things molding in your bag, and letting the sand out
Beach Hauler™ Beach Bag - Pandanus
CHOICE tested 20 sunscreens and most don't work. This one tested into the 70s despite only being spf 50. it's the best
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ 200ml
We looove our sunshade! It has uv protection and gives you somewhere to get away from the sun
LiFE! Kiama Auto-Ezee Sun Shelter Verna Geo L
I love that these chairs are low to the ground, the pillows are also a nice touch as well as the color
Giantex 2-Pack Folding Beach Chairs with Pillow & Cup Holders
This is the easiest way to look for shells, and we are a shelling family for sure
Vodolo Beach Mesh Shovel & Mesh Bag
A cute cooler is an obvious must have! You want to bring snacks and drinks to better enjoy the beach
Avanti ChillBox Portable Cooler with Strap
These are drawn by a local artist, we always try to support that when we can! Snorkelling is one of our favorite summer activities
SHARK FREEDIVING FINS in 2025 | Dive shop, Shark, Finned
Kids
Bright swimwear is a must for water safety, especially in the ocean
Camp Cove Long Sleeve One Piece
Bright swimwear is the most visible the bottom of pools, in oceans, lakes. But also it can help you pick your child out from the crowd
Balmoral Classic Swim Short
These towels are great to throw over your kid, a lot less hassle than a traditional towel
Reef Life Printed Kids Terry Poncho
Our secondary bathing suit since we're at the beach daily
Sherbet Crinkle Long Sleeve Bathers
The kids love body boarding, so we get something that'll stand up to heavy use
Tahwalhi Mini Bodyboard 33in (83cm) Pink
Cute little name mold for the sand, we love sand toys because they can be used for water, shell collecting, and sand
Personalized Sand Mold | Custom Name Sand Mold Toy | Personalized Beach Toy for Kids | Sandbox Stamp | Summer Vacation Nameplate Beach Gift
Beach games are perfect when they want a break from the water!
Foam Beach Paddles - Poolside Sorbet
We absolutely don't take any chances with our autistic kiddo, so this is an absolute must
Kids Swim Vest
This is the best way to transport shells, beach toys, and wet bathing suits
Tagitary Beach Shell Mesh Bags Set for Boys Girls
Foldable buckets are the best because they save space
JOYIN Foldable Beach Buckets 3-Pack w/Shovels
I use this whether or not I get sunburned, which hopefully this year, I won't!
Sun Bum 177ml Cool Down Lotion