Summer’s calling, and it’s saying “see you at the beach.” Whether you’re a sand-between-the-toes purist or more of a lay-under-the-umbrella-with-a-good-book type, we can all agree: a great beach day comes down to preparation. Towels that actually dry you, chairs that don’t collapse after one use, and enough SPF and snacks to last from sunrise to sunset.
But instead of lugging the same old beach gear out of the garage and hoping it holds up another summer, we say it’s time for an upgrade.
Prepping for the beach is no small task. You’ve got towels, chairs, snacks, shade, games, and a soundtrack to think about — and that’s before you even apply your first coat of sunscreen. The good news? We’ve done the digging for you.
This list includes the essentials and the upgrades: comfy chairs, coolers with storage, SPF that doesn’t feel gross, and a table so your chips don’t sit directly in the sand. If you’re usually the one coordinating the beach day, consider this your cheat sheet.
This towel is basically a beach blanket in disguise, made to be ultra-absorbent, sand-resistant, and spacious enough to claim your territory in style.
Price: $29.98 (orig. $36.99) at Amazon
With room for sunscreen, swimsuits, snacks, and more, this is the Mary Poppins bag of beach days.
Price: $23.97 (orig. $39.99) at Amazon
Tired of balancing plates on your knees? This foldable beach table has your back (and your snacks, games, and more).
Price: $29.99 (orig. $33.99) at Wayfair
Beach day boredom? Not with this 3-in-1 net setup that’s perfect for turning beach bums into beach champs.
Price: $64.99 (orig. $81.24) at Macy’s
This oversized, tilting umbrella keeps you covered all day, with a sleek design that’s just as efficient as it is sun-smart.
Price: $199 (orig. $278.40) at Wayfair
These foldable loungers were made for dozing, sipping, and not moving for a while.
Price: $114.99 (orig. $199) at Wayfair
Underwater selfies made easy, and it’s surprisingly great quality for the price.
Price: $49.99 (orig. $69.99) at Amazon
Set it up in seconds, hide from the sun in style, and stretch out without worrying about the wind taking it down.
Price: $63.98 (orig. $159.95) at Macy’s
Feeling toasty? Hit your face with this cool, refreshing facial mister and feel instantly human again.
Price: $6.98 (orig. $11.99) at Walmart
With 30 hours of playtime, waterproof design, and serious bass, this little speaker is a beach party must.
Price: $29.79 (orig. $189.99) at Walmart
This kit has all the buckets and molds needed to make castles fit for beach royalty.
Price: $12.99 (orig. $19.99) at Amazon
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