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All the best ideas for a day at the beach.
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items ✨ The Ultimate Beach Day Hacks (From Someone Who Lives Here!) ✨ Having spent over half my life living by the beach, I’ve tried every setup, product, and packing trick under the sun. Trust me, I’ve made all the rookie mistakes so you don’t have to! Here is my exact formula for a zero-stress beach day 👇 Step 1: Know Your Squad 👯♀️ Before you pack a single thing, ask yourself: Who's coming with me? A quick solo trip only calls for the bare essentials, but rolling up with a group requires a whole different game plan. Tailor your loadout before y... Step 2: Don't Fall into the "Hero" Trap (Story Time! 😅). Don't laugh, but I’ve learned these lessons the hard way: The Scorched Feet Incident: I once forgot to wear sandals. The second my bare feet hit the hot sand, I instantly regretted every life ... 👣 The Wonder Woman Delusion: I used to think I could haul a chair, a massive tote, and three bags of snacks in one go. Halfway across the sand, my arms gave out. Queue multiple sweaty trips back and forth to the parking lot... and the dread of knowi... The Effortless Beach Setup 🏖️ Here is how you actually pack like a pro: 🎒 Shoulder-Strap Chairs: Use a super lightweight beach chair with a built-in shoulder strap so your hands stay free. 🧊 All-Terrain Coolers: Invest in an ice chest with heavy-...
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✨ The ONE item I literally can’t live without right now! 🙌🛒 Okay, so you guys know this is my ultimate go-to wagon for beach days, but I have been using it for literally everything lately! Here’s why it’s a total game-changer: 🌱 Garden Routine: It...
Beach Wagon with Heavy-Duty 10" Air Tires - All Terrain Folding Card with Big Wheels for Sand and Gravel - 300 LB. Capacity (Black/Light Blue)
This is the handiest lightweight cooler ever. It is very sturdy, and it has wheels. You can take it anywhere you plan on going for a day trip. camping, fishing, or just a bbq in the back yard. Trust me, you will thank me when you see how super light it is.
RTIC Outdoors 52qt Ultra-Light Wheeled Hard Sided Cooler - White/Gray: Tow Handle, Drain Plug
✨ Stop everything—I FINALLY found the holy grail beach umbrella! ☀️☂️ If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’ve lived by the beach for years. And let me tell you, the number of umbrellas I’ve lost to a random gust of wind is embarrassing...
Tommy Bahama Tonal Palm Trees ANCHORX Beach Umbrella
Okay, I’ve found the ultimate blanket and I’m officially obsessed! 🤯✨ This bad boy goes everywhere with me—especially the beach because it has built-in corner tie-downs (so zero flying blanket drama when the wind kicks up wind-wise! 💨). It’s super ...
L.L.Bean Puffer Blanket
After trying different bags, I finally found the very best bag ever! This bag is versatile; you can use it for everything from a day at the beach to a diaper bag to an everyday travel tote that neatly holds all the snacks and essentials for the day. ... It will last forever.
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top
Found the ultimate adventure hat! 🔥 Lightweight, fully packable, adjustable, AND has a chin strap so it stays put. It’s loaded with UPF 50 sun protection and an Omni-Wick™ sweatband so you stay cool and protected all day long. Seriously, once you tr...
Columbia Bora Bora Booney II Hat | REI Co-op
Okay, product rave alert! 🚨 I’ve gone through so many beach chairs over the years, but this one is hands down perfect in every single way. Unlike those super low chairs that ruin your knees, this one sits higher so you can actually get up gracefully... I choose guy number 3. Number one is too happy, number two is MIA, and number 3 is just right. LOL Just kidding. The Spanish Girl says that laughter is the best medicine.
Tommy Bahama Tonal Palm Trees Highboy Beach Chair
The most important thing for you and your family to do it is to protect your skin. One of the things my husband died of was skin cancer. He had lived all his life on the beach, his boat, going places or doing things. Eventually the exposure wins. So ...
Murad Multi-Vitamin Clear Coat Sunscreen SPF 50 - Broad-Spectrum SPF with Vitamins, No White Cast - 1.7 fl oz
Here is another great find for sunscreen. I like it because it doesn't go on white. It is clear. It is good for all skin types, and it is waterproof and sweatproof. That means that it lasts longer than most others.
PLAY Everyday Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
Baby powder is the best for getting all the sand off.
Burt's Bees Baby Dusting Powder, 100% Natural Origin, Talc-Free, Pediatrician Tested, 7.5 Ounces
My mother was a cosmetologist, and she studied skin with absolute devotion. Her message to me was simple: your skin needs protection from the very beginning and all the way through life. When you skip that care in your younger years, the damage shows...
EltaMD Sunscreen SPF 30, 36, 40, 41, 46 | Cream Gel Lotion
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Jellies come a dime a dozen, but these are just soooo cute! And they are on sale!
Women's Vesperina Jelly Slip-On Thong Flat Sandals
Baby oil works wonders on getting tar off your feet. The beaches in California wash up tar at times. Here is a link for other uses for baby oil. DIY johnsonsbaby.com/baby-tips/baby-oil-uses-for-adults
Johnson's Baby Body Moisturizing Oil, Liquid Mineral Oil for Baby Massage, Original, 3 fl oz
This is a must for cleaning your hands prior to eating.
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes Travel Pack, Fresh Scent, 20 Ct
The best choice for a beach towel is the Turkish 100% cotton peshtemal towel. It absorbs water quickly, and it dries quickly. So you're not sitting around with a wet towel waiting to dry.
Mint Green Turkish Beach Towel: Sand Free Rainbow Peshtemal
So when you are at the beach, as the sun begins to set, the air cools, and those who have been in the water get cold. There is nothing better than the most comfortable, cozy fleece zip-up in the world. I found it years ago, and I still have it today. I ended up buying my daughter one because she kept taking mine.
Women’s Benton Springs™ Full Zip Fleece Jacket
So this is an important item to have. Whether at the beach, or anywhere else, you need to have a working phone just in case of an emergency. Some phones are waterproof, but I don't count on it. It's always better to be safe than sorry. I have personally used mine twice. Once while kayaking, and once while at the beach. Both times involved one of my girls (I have 3,) and the phone brought immediate help.
Ip68 Waterproof Floating Phone Pouch, Touchscreen Dry Bag With Lanyard For Beach, Swimming, Boating
Beach day mandatory essential ☀️👇 These snack boxes are absolute lifesavers for summer outings. Giving each kid their own container eliminates the endless fumbling through the same bag of chips (and keeps the sand out! 🏖️). Why I’m obsessed: 🧊 Bui...
Cook with Color 4-Compartment Portable Snack Box Food Storage Container with Removable Ice Pack, Sage
Little ones, older adults, and anyone with delicate skin are more prone to heat rash, so protection is everything. Start with a full layer of sunblock for everyone. If you notice their skin still turning red, slip on a lightweight rash guard. It keep...
Sandy Shores II Sunsuit (Infant)
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If you notice your skin starting to turn red, slip into this cute rash guard—it’s your stylish little shield. And remember, the beach breeze can trick you into thinking you’re not overheating. That’s why keeping an eye on your skin tone is essential ...
Carve Designs Cruz Rashguard - Women's | REI Co-op
Here is a nifty cover for the back seat. Most likely your seats are leather or cloth. This will protect them from the wet sandy bottoms. Or, you could use the blanket as a seat cover.
Siivton Dog Car Seat Covers for Back Seat Waterproof Bench Seat Cover Protector Nonslip Durable Soft Pet Back Seat Covers for Car, Truck, & SUV (Black)
Keep the dirty and wet towels separate from everything else. Then just pop them in the laundry when you get home.
Handy Laundry Collapsible Mesh Foldable Hamper
Keep all the kids’ beach toys in one easy tote. Let them take charge of carrying their own goodies down to the shore, then gather everything back into the bag when it’s time to head home. It keeps things organized and makes beach days feel effortless...
Kids Mesh Beach Toy Storage Bag 26.38in Large Capacity Nylon Sand Toy Tote with Drawstring for Shovels Bucket
Some beaches are full of pebbles in and out of the water. Therefore, I highly recommend these beach shoes.
Speedo Unisex Breathable Upper Mesh Water Shoes, Navy 13-1