Towards the sand dunes? While you don’t have to pack the whole kitchen sink, there are still a few necessities you should cross off your list before you go. These are the top 10 beach vacation essentials, from the ideal basket bag to the greatest UV protection.
1. A Basket Bag
Make a basket bag your summer accessory of choice if you only buy one. These classic holiday fashions, which range from woven-straw totes to wicker box bags, are not only ideal for the beach but have also become the most sought items of the year. This can be attributed to the yearly Loewe Paula’s Ibiza collaboration, where island-inspired pieces (like this one made of Iraca palm) consistently land at the top of wishlists.
2. Sunglasses
Although sunglasses are not just for the summer, they do become our most frequently reached-for accessories during the warmer months, and we wouldn’t think of going to the beach without them. You have lots of options to choose the form that best suits you from this year’s popular pairs, which include nostalgic Riviera-white frames from Jacquemus to slim ’90s designs and ’70s aviators.
3. Salt Spray
Even though we all aspire to have gorgeous beach hair, the hot heat and salty sea breeze can damage your hair. Keep a nourishing oil or treatment like this vegan-friendly Rahua salt spray in your beach bag. It contains guava to moisturize and soften hair, hibiscus to lessen UV ray damage, and pink sea salt to maintain the health of your scalp and give you those effortlessly tousled strands.
4. Slip-on Sandals
Less fuss is preferable while choosing sandals for the beach. For simplicity, stick to slip-on types like espadrilles, slides, and flip-flops, like this pair by Maneb. The company’s environmentally friendly footwear is produced by artisans from natural materials like jute and rubber and is available in a rainbow of vibrant colors to match your vacation wardrobe.
5. Waterproof SPF
A water-tight SPF 50+ is the single most critical item you can bring in your backpack because it is stated that the likelihood of becoming sunburned increases when you are at the beach. Bonus points if it is designed for both your face and body. One of the greatest sunscreens available is Decorté’s Sun Shelter, which is designed to withstand water and perspiration while also preventing collagen deterioration and enhancing your sun-kissed radiance.
6. A Sun Hat
Nothing provides better UV protection than the shade when combined with SPF. Whether it’s an Eliurp straw boater, a JW Anderson baseball cap, or a Jacquemus bucket hat, a sun hat can not only elevate your sense of style but also shield your face and hair from the sun’s harmful rays. Cool in a variety of ways.
7. A Portable Speaker
What good is a beach day without something to do? Set the mood with a Bluetooth speaker that will do your carefully selected music credit, whether you want to relax with a book or pick up a bat and ball. Devialet’s Mania, the company’s first beach-bag-sized speaker with 360-degree sound, cross-stereo rendering, and a 10-hour battery life, will be sought after by audiophiles.
8. A Beach Towel
You’ll need a beach towel whether you’re swimming or just lazing about in the sun. Along with block colors like those from The Longing, fun designs by Loewe and Missoni Home exude seasonal emotions. Be mindful of size. The larger the towel, the better for the beach.
9. A Cooler
Nothing compares to that first ice-cold drink after a swim in the ocean. With a cooler bag like this one from the picnic experts at Business & Pleasure Co., you can keep beverages cold and look good doing it. The brand’s fashionable canvas exteriors are water- and UV-resistant, too.
10. A Water Bottle
Last but not least, a reminder to drink plenty of water! With its googly eye print and insulation that keeps its contents pleasantly cool for up to 12 hours, this Anya Hindmarch bottle will keep an eye on your water intake.
