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From Beach Umbrellas to Sunscreen: The Ultimate Beach Must-Haves Curated from Years of Spanish Beachside Summers!
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items After many summers by the beaches of the mediterranean sea, I feel qualified to weigh in on my favorite beach day products. Items that are both functional and stylish, durable and comfortable. We’ve now had our beach kit for a few years and everythin...
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Everything you need for the Most Magnificent Day at the Beach!
Everything you need for the Most Magnificent Day at the Beach!
There are so many things we need for a great beach experience! Just yesterday, my family and I went with friends, and we discovered a few new products! I'll be back at the beach next week, so I'll continue to add new things!
A good day at the beach starts with a fantastic beach Umbrella. Make sure it's big enough to shade a few family members and strong enough to withstand high winds in the afternoon.
Grandekor 7FT Heavy Duty Portable Beach Umbrella UV50+
Wow! This company, Beach Brella has some really beautiful umbrella designs. For those who love to color coordinate and make a statement while at the beach, check out their many designs!
Beach Umbrella Sand Windproof UV Protection
This is another great beach umbrella option for the entire family and friends! Put a few chairs and a picnic blanket and you're set!
ALYCASO Beach Wind Shade Canopy Tent 150 Sq.Ft.
This is such a great chair/umbrella combo for those who like some space and time to themselves to read a book or stare off into the waves.
Backpack Beach Tanning Chair w/ Canopy, 2 Pack
Two great beach chairs and a few towels or a picnic blanket were enough for my family. But lately, everyone wants to sit in a beach chair! We love these lightweight easy-to-pack in the car trunk chairs.
Yestomo Heavy Duty Beach Chair w/ Cooler
This is another great chair option, featuring a chair with five adjustable positions and a higher seat height. Probably comes in handy at high tide!
SUNNYFEEL 17" Oversized Beach Chairs 2 Pack
We have this easy-to-pack, easy-to-fold-up, super comfortable picnic blanket in green and black stripes. It's actually lasted more than 7 years! I have photos of my son sitting on it when he was a baby, and he's seven now!
scuddles XL Picnic & Outdoor Blanket Water-Resistant
Wow! This beach blanket is super affordable and easy to fold and go!
LRUUIDDE 80x60 Waterproof Beach Blanket
This is such a great soft-shell cooler. We actually have both types, hard and soft, and they are great for different reasons. Of course with the help of ice packs, they keep everything cold and frosty. However, the soft shell is great if you have foo...
Amazon Basics Soft Insulated Cooler
Don't forget the ice packs!! Slim ice packs are especially useful as they leave more room for food and drinks!
Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers
This is a great hard shell cooler, perfect for keeping food cold but also doubling as a table!
Coleman Chiller 16qt Insulated Portable Cooler
I love to have a mix of luxury and affordability. These Waffle Vegan Peshtemal towels are luxurious and fold up small for easy travel. Perfect for a day at the beach or your spa moments at home.
Rulo Waffle Vegan Peshtemal | Multiple Colours
What great colorful towels! So fluffy and absorbent after a long swim!
White Classic Cotton Oversized Beach Towels 4 Pack
Now this is a great towel! Sand resistant and quick drying - yes please!!
2 Pack Microfiber Sand Free Quick Dry Towels
AHH! We've been using ThinkBaby Sunscreen products for years, but I've never seen the spray before. Definitely and effective, nicely scented sunscreen!
Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Baby & Thinksport Kids Sunscreen 6oz
Another great spray sunscreen this time from Down Under! A 50 SPF is definitely a must!
BLUE LIZARD Sport Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+
I keep recommending sunscreen spray because it's so quick and easy to apply! And the more often we apply it, the more effective it will be. Easy to spray and less mess.
Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
What a great brand! WMP stands for Worn and Made with Purpose. They sell quality sunglasses at reasonable prices, and donate some of their profits to help animals - Fantastic!
WearMe Pro Polarized Round Retro Sunglasses
So Cute! Plantbased Eyewear for kids! Everyone needs eye protection from the hot sun!
Birdies - plant-based eyewear for children
Sunski is such a fun brand making a variety of cool hip glasses and sunglasses - I'm obsessed with these tortoiseshells!
Catalina
Another great sustainable brand! Proof Eyewear is doing a fantastic selection of wood framed sunglasses this season - so great!
Ontario Wood
A good wide brimmed hat is essential at the beach! Check out this super afforable straw hat!
Floppy Big Beach Straw Hat Women Foldable
If it's ethical luxury you're after, then may I introduce you to Stelar! They make the most gorgeous summer hats and bags!
Padang Natural Lontar Palm Large Brim Hat | Black & Cream Stripe
If it's a brim, but maybe not an ultra wide brim, this hat from Stelar might do the trick!
Penida Natural Lontar Palm Sun Hat | Black & Cream Stripe
Wow! Great price on this hat! Washable with SPF 50!
Sun Hats Men Women Bucket Hat UPF 50+ Foldable
Re-usable dishes are a must for the beach! The goal should be as close to 0 waste as possible!
Perlapoc Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set 40 PCS
This is a great option if you are part of a large beach party and just can't see yourself taking all that dinnerware home. Disposable, compostable palm leaf plates, forks and knives! Classy and good for the environment!
50 Disposable 8" Plates + 100 Compostable Cutlery
There really is no need to use plastic anymore! Check out these biodegradable paper plates and sugarcane and cornstarch utensils! Throw that party knowing that you are only adding good times to the environment!
Moose Medoz 250pc Biodegradable Plates Set
I'm not going to lie, I'm actually drinking icy cold water from my Stanley as I work away on this list! This is a great product, pretty much perfect for all of life's water needs and moments!
STANLEY Quencher H2.0 Tumbler w/ Handle & Straw
However, I have to be honest. My husband gave me a Hydra Flask and I still can't explain how it kept my ice icy all day long. I put ice and sparkling water into it in the morning and hours later, there was still ice! How? As well, my Hydra Flask is t... I've never seen anything like it. I definitely need a new one soon!
40 Oz Wide Flex Straw Cap Agave
This toy looks great and like you wouldn't have to chase after it all day instead of actually playing. We have beach and camping plans with this some other family's this summer and I might just have to scoop this up!
Playzap Toss and Catch Ball Set 4 Pack
The key to making sure you actually get time to relax, is making sure you brought great sand toys! My son and husband build sand castles for hours, while I inspect from time to time -lol!
FHOZGECY 35Pcs Beach Toys Sand Castle Kit
Inflatable surf body board with handles -yes please! Those waves can be strong and it's nice to have a floating device for tired swimmers!
Inflatable Surf Body Board with Handles
Yes to this! We don't drink alcohol in my house, so for special occasions Kombucha is our drink of choice! There are so many great brands!
Synergy The Real Kombucha, Blood Orange - 16oz
And of course, if you have a quiet beach or little spot, a Ukulele will take your beach experience up a level! I prefer a Tenor as it's a bit larger and still has that magical ukulele sound with a bit of guitar vibes!
Kala Teak Tenor Ukulele Natural
A soprano ukulele for a more magical, whimsical sound.
Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele
Our friends have taken the beach day to another level with a portable table! If you prefer your lunch without sand, this is a great option. We had an array of snacks set out all afternoon - Fabulous!
Biqissi Portable Camping Side Table 22"
This is another great option with spots for drinks and food. This table might be better for a single family or for one.
NiuXTool Portable Folding Camping Table w/ Cup Holders
Just one more! This is kind of classy with the marble top. Also easy to keep clean. I like the levels, perfect for keeping food and plates, napkins separate.
Titanker Folding Camping Table Small 2ft Portable
So fun! The beach wagon is everything. If you're tired of making multiple trips to the car, or just can't juggle small children and all of your beach things at the same time - this is your answer!
Navatiee Big Wheels Collapsible Wagon Cart
This is a great wagon. Easily folds up, but also has spots to hold drinks or a little table!
MacSports All Terrain Beach Wagon with Table
I always like to offer something a little more posh! This wagon has a canopy tent for shade, and mobility!
ONEFOREST Collapsible Wagon Cart with Canopy
A good sized straw tote bag is essential to carry all of your things and still look chic!
Mentawai Handwoven Bamboo Vegan Small Tote Bag | Natural & Blue Stripe
I love the details on this tote! Stelar is by far my favorite ethical artisan summer bag brand!
Malaka Handwoven Bamboo Vegan Small Tote Bag | Natural & Blue Stripe
This is another cute and stylish bag from another Vegan, ethical brand. Available in a variety of colors and perfect for carrying all your essentials!
The Roberta Toquilla Straw Basket Bag | Multiple Colours
This is a great bag available from an iconic surf brand, Roxy!Available in a variety of colors and styles.
Roxy Women's Lightweight Straw Beach Tote
This is a great idea! If you're going boating or maybe to a water park, this rubber tote is a great idea!
Simple Modern Beach Bag Rubber Tote
I love the stripes and the size! Perfect for carrying around your whole family's essentials!
TOFUNTOY Large Woven Straw Beach Tote