Whether you are going to the beach for a couple hours or for an entire day of fun in the sun this Beach Day Essentials Guide is sure to have items on it that you will want to take along.
Beach Day Essentials Guide
and What to Pack in Your Beach Bag
- Beach Bag
- Sunglasses
- Stay Cold Insulated Cup
(I use this Yeti tumbler, drinks stay closed & it has a SliderLid to close top.) - Sport-Brella Anchored Beach Umbrella
- Sand Coasters Drink Holders
- Kite
- Quick Dry Beach Towel
- Straw Sun Hat
- Oversized Sand Proof Beach Blanket
- Mini Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker or AirPods
- Wet Brush
- Secret Flasks disguised as Sunscreen
- Beach Defense Sunscreen & Oil Free SPF Face Stick
- Chapstick with SPF
- Lightweight Body Board
- Sand Toys
(Net bag is a huge plus!) - Handheld Misting Fan
- Frisbee or a Football
- Floatable Waterproof Phone Case
(This one is my favorite & it’s also on my pool party list.) - Ziploc Bags
(Which also work great for phones! As well as keys money, snacks, etc.) - Book
(I highly recommend the Peachtree Bluff Series by Kristy Woodson Harvey.) - Face Mask
(Many beaches require masks when you are within 6 feet of others who do not live with you; be sure to check local guidelines before you go.) - Easy to Carry Beach Chair or Beach Ground Mat
(This is the one that I use. It folds flat & takes little space to store.) - Easy to Carry Portable Cooler with Shoulder Strap OR a Beach Bag & Cooler Combo Bag (Packed with plenty of water & snacks.)
- Baby Powder or Dusting Powder
BEACH HACK: Rub a little baby powder on your body to remove the sand.
*All images shown above and/or in my gift guides are images from the respective websites linked above.
For more summer fun accessories check out my Ultimate Pool Party List!