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The 2025 Beach Guide
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The new and revised version for 2025.
Sections
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Hydration
 
Beach Attire
 
Food, Snacks, and All the Above
 
Everything Else

Hydration

All ways to stay hydrated while you're at the beach.

 
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I drink this almost everyday.
5 Healthy Benefits of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice - Healthline
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I just think this is better than Blistex. WAY better than chapstick.
Carmex Lip Balm, Moisturizer, and Lip Care Products
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I use the black girl sunscreen. I personally wouldn't use a tinted sunscreen but thats just me.
Medium to dark skin girlies, what sunscreen do y'all use?
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Its a necessity. . . Duh!
Water
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I was told there was a whole bunch of sugar in here but I don't know how true that is. A cold one usually keeps me hydrated.
Gatorade: Sports Science to Fuel Athletes | Gatorade Official Site
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Beach Attire

I usually bring extra clothes and stuff to put on when it's time to leave. I don't really like getting in the car with my beach stuff still on.

 
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I usually wear maxi or flowy dresses when I'm leaving. 9/10 I show up in the 2nd outfit.
160 Vacation Style | Black Women ideas
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Sorry Victoria Secret.
SAVAGE X FENTY | By Rihanna
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One of the best gifts I ever got! It keeps me sooooooo warm without having a heavy jacket on.
Women's Fleece | UNIQLO US
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You will always catch me in a pair of sunglasses. Beach or not.
Women's Sunglasses - UP to 50% OFF Designer Sunglasses
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I honestly don't like stepping on things in the water.
Amazon.com: Women's Water Shoes
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I dont know why you would wear anything else.
Women's Flip-Flops
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Food, Snacks, and All the Above

I usually stay at the beach for awhile so I bring food, drinks, snack: The Works!

 
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Any tequila will do tbh.
Tequila
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Literally my favorite.
LAY'S® Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
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You can never go wrong with lemonade in the summer time.
Homemade Lemonade Recipe - Sugar Spun Run
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Cool Ranch really is the best flavor.
Doritos: Home
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Always my go-to.
Gummi Bears - Albanese Candy
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My go-to #2
12 Flavor Mini Gummi Worms - Albanese Candy
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Its mostly for the drinks. And to keep inside the cooler.
Ice in Frozen Beverages & Ice - Walmart.com
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Its sooooo sweet but its soooooo good!
Strawberry Shortcake Rolls - Little Debbie
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Everything BUT the Nutty Buddy.
Zebra® Collection - Shop Little Debbie
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Everything Else

Anything else you would need at the beach.

 
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I would bring a towel and multiple blankets.
Beach Towels & Blankets- 10% Donated to Protect Oceans
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The best investment I ever made. It can refrigerate or freeze. You can also use it without the cord. It keeps things colder than a regular cooler.
Portable Freezer
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This doesn't even need a note lol.
RIPT Dispensary
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