It hardly seems like it, but warmer days are right around the corner. Here in the Midwest, we’ve had a streak of warm days, which were very welcome after the frigidly cold temps. It just makes me yearn for spring and summer, though, if I’m being honest. These 20 beach essentials are going to brighten your day, no matter where you are.
While you may think it’s too early to start thinking about the beach, it’s not! Nope. Spring Break is right around the corner, and we’ll be digging our toes in the sand before you know it.
20 Must Have Beach Essentials
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Toys and Floats
1. Dinosaur Sand Claws Toys– Who doesn’t love playing in the sand? These toys will provide hours of fun for the kids and the kids at heart.
2. Floating Hammock– What a great way to float on the water. Perfect for the pool, too.
3. Beach Sand Toys– Another great set of toys for playing at the beach. Fun for the sandbox at home, too.
4. Floating Chair – Such a fun way to enjoy the water. Especially on the lake.
5. Hengda Octopus Kite – Go fly a kite – literally. This kite is a great way to kill a few hours and have fun doing it.
Sun Protection
1 Quick Cabana Sun Shelter – This helps keep the sun’s rays off you, provides shade, and helps eliminate some of the sandiness the beach is known for, Heck yeah!
2 Quick Shade 6×6 ft Canopy – A great size of shelter for the beach, or things like picnics and sporting events.
3 Banana Boat Kids 100% Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 – Everyone needs sunscreen. Everyone. This mineral sunscreen is geared toward kids, but is great for the whole family.
4 Sportbrella 8 ft Sun Umbrella – Make your own beach cabana with this great umbrella. Big enough to get out of the sun, and it stakes into the ground to make a shelter. How cool is that?!?!
5 Sunglasses (sold out). Similar Aviator Sunglasses for all ages here.
Lounge Gear
1 Waterfly Air Mattress. Similar beach mattress here. – How comfy does this look? Much better than laying your towel on the hard (or really soft) hot sand.
2 Rio Beach Chair – Available in 6 great colorways – Are you even going to the beach if you don’t have a chair like this?
3 Parasheet Beach Blanket with Sand Anchor Pockets – Available in 9 colorways – You fill the little pockets with sand to weigh it down. How smart is that??
4 Striped Waterproof Handy Mat Picnic Blanket – This blanket is waterproof and the sand just shakes right out. Totally worth adding to your beach gear.
5 Ostrich Chaise Lounge – This is great! It has a hole for your face, and a net area for your boobs for when you’re laying on your stomach.
Miscellaneous
1 2 Pack of Jacquard Plush Cotton Beach Towels – Available in 5 fun patterns Plus, you always need big, absorbent towels.
2 Coleman 16 Can Soft Cooler – This has a hard liner, too. Available in 4 colors + camo.
3 Collapsible Folding Utility Wagon – Comes in 5 colors, including Camo. I have this wagon and use it all the time for groceries, getting stuff in and out of the car, and things like that. .
4 Deluxe Wonder Wheeler Beach Cart – Comes in blue or turquoise, A useful cart that has mesh panels so you’re not taking half the beach home with you.
5 Water Resistant Canvas Beach Bag – Comes in several fab striped colors. Has a zip top, and is the perfect size for loading up with your essentials, like a book, a towel, flip flops, and even some snacks.
Love the outdoors? Check out our 20 Essentials for Camping, too!
