I'm a California beach girl, born and raised, and these are some of my essentials for a perfect day at the beach!
You NEED this beach bag. SERIOUSLY… I own about 10 of these in different prints. They are water resistant and super easy to clean after a long, sandy beach day. Theres pockets on the interior and exterior, and it has so much space to fit all your bea...
Day Tripper | Pinstripe
Hats are necessary to protect from the sun, so might as well wear this super cute trucker hat! I personally love this baby pink color!
Trucker Hat | ALOHA Logo
A comfy beach blanket is necessary for tanning. This one is huge and can confortably fit 2 people!
Slowtide Dylan Beach Blanket | REI Co-op
Turkish towels are seriously the way to go! They are not only cute, but they are also super soft and thin so it won't take much space in your beach bag!
Slowtide Koko Towel | REI Co-op
This cooler is definitely on the pricier side, but it really will keep everything cool all day even while in the hot sun. The shoulder strap makes it super comfortable to carry, and it also comes in the cutest colors!
YETI Roadie 24 Cooler
If the YETI cooler is not what you want, another great and less expensive option is this playmate cooler. It fits a couple cans with enough room for some snacks. It also comes in super cute color combos!
Retro Little Playmate 7 Qt Cooler
Your eyes need protection from the sun too! These Quay sunglasses look great on everyone!
CALL THE SHOTS
Protecting your skin is important, but protecting our oceans is important! This sunscreen not only smells great, but it is reef safe!
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Sun Milk Body Lotion - SPF 50 - 3.4 fl oz
Use this for a great tan! This tanning oil includes a bit of SPF for a medium protection from the sun! Just to be extra safe, I recommend applying sunscreen a bit before using any sun tanning products!
Watermelon Tanning Oil SPF6 - Bali Body | Ulta Beauty
Nothing is worse than dry, cracked lips from a lip sunburn. SPF is important for your lips to protect them from the sun!
Lipscreen SPF 50
This water resistant pouch is great for storing a wet bikini after a beach day or holding all your suncreens and tanning oils!
Small Pouch | Monstera
Staying hydrated in the hot sun is important, so bringing a water bottle to the beach is essential! This one comes with a built in straw and its covered and locks so that sand can't enter the mouth area!
FreeSip
Trust me when I say, a brush is a necessity for a good beach day. The salt water can so easily tangle your hair, and this brush will so easily take those tangles out. It is also meant to be used on wet hair and includes vents so that the brush can dr...
Go Green Paddle Detangler - Pink - Wet Brush | Ulta Beauty
Levi's 501 shorts are the perfect beach day short! This color makes your tan pop!
501 Light Blue Frayed Denim Shorts
When tanning, this pillow is perfect! Its inflatable so it doesn't take too much space up in your beach bag!