Picture it, you’re relaxing on the beach with a cold drink of your choice, and suddenly you feel your worries slip away. A chill vacation with warm sand between your toes can be made even better when you pack the right beach essentials. Whether you’re going with the whole family, a group of friends or on your own, we’ve got 20 things that will make your beach vacation a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Beach bag A good beach bag helps you carry everything from your hotel room to the beach with ease. Find giant, waterproof beach bags from Bogg Bag or grab smaller options for under $20 at Amazon. Cooler bag Keeping your drinks nice and cold helps cool you off while soaking in the sun. You can get canvas cooler bags that are easy to carry from Sunny Life. Or choose from one of over a dozen designs from Amazon.