15 Essential Beach Items to Bring
to the Jersey Shore This Summer
Hitting the Jersey shore this summer? We’ve put together a list of must have beach items that you won’t want to miss! Check them out, pack your bags, and get ready for fun in the sun at the Jersey shore!
Must-Have Beach Items for Fun at the Jersey Shore
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Must Have Beach Item #1: Sunscreen
Nothing ruins a day at the beach faster than getting burnt to a crisp! Waterproof, sweat-proof sunscreen is a must have for your day at the Jersey shore! Here’s one we like…
Must Have Beach Item #2: Sunscreen Applicator
Can’t reach everywhere and no one around to help? No worries! The SunBuddy Lotion Applicator will help you protect those hard to reach places and keep you from looking like a lobster after your day at the beach!
Must Have Beach Item #3: The Tillow
This is the best thing we’ve seen all summer! Isn’t it uncomfortable to lie flat on your beach towel with nothing to rest your head on? Wadding up your clothes or another towel for a headrest is less than ideal as well – it’s not comfortable and you end up with sand all over these items. How to solve the problem? Enter The Tillow! The Tillow is a generously sized, super-absorbent beach towel with a removable orthopedic foam pillow for ultimate comfort and relaxation, a touchscreen pocket for your smartphone so you can listen to music and send messages without risk of damage, and a camouflaged water-resistant storage space to keep your belongings safe from sand, water, and strangers. It also has an adjustable belt so that you can attach your Tillow to any size lounge chair and keep your towels from sliding down or blowing with the wind. The belt also doubles as a carrying strap so you can turn the Tillow into a hands-free bag!
Must Have Beach Item #4: Pocket Towel
Accidents and spills happen (especially when you’re hitting the beach with kids) or sometimes we just plain forget stuff, so it’s a great idea to throw a few of these pocket towels in your beach bag to have for emergencies. Who wants to dry off with a towel that their kids spilled lemonade all over?! Or drip dry when the towels are still sitting at home because you thought “the other person” had already put them in the car?! These pocket towels are compressed to less than a 4-inch circle yet – when you dip them in just a little water – they expand to a full-sized absorbent beach towel! And they’re quick-drying and anti-bacterial to boot!
Must Have Beach Item #5: A Good Beach Chair
Prefer sitting in a beach chair to laying on a beach towel? For those of us who need to keep an eye on the kiddos (or like to read a good book or just take in the sights), a good beach chair is a must have in order to enjoy a fun day at the Jersey shore. We love the Tommy Bahama Backpack Cooler Chair! It’s easy to carry with the backpack straps and super comfortable as it adjusts to five positions (including flat it you want to take a little snooze) and has a built-in adjustable pillow! This beach chair features 2 large storage compartments (of which one is insulated) and has a hanging cup holder and smart phone compartment on the armrest. It even has a towel bar!
Must Have Beach Items #6 & 7:
A Beach Umbrella or Beach Tent
Even with sunscreen, it’s nice to have a spot to get a little shelter from the sun so a good beach umbrella or beach tent a really good idea. Umbrellas are nice for adults and older kids; families with young children may prefer a beach tent as it offers a little extra coverage for beach day naps, meal times (helps to keep the kids from kicking the sand all over the food), or diaper changes. Our favorite beach umbrella is the Tommy Bahama Sand Anchor 7 foot Beach Umbrella.
Must Have Beach Item #8: A Cooler
You’re going to need drinks to stay hydrated and snacks to keep you going all day, so a good cooler is a must have to keep things cold! We love the Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler for its fabulous PermaFrost insulation and durable Rotomolded construction. It’ll keep things ice cold all day long and take a beating without being any worse for the wear. We consider it the “Cadillac of Coolers”. If you’re looking for something a little larger, the Yeti Tundra 35 is awesome as well.
Must Have Beach Item #9: Beach Toys
Even if there are no kids involved, it’s still fun to dig in the sand, look for shells and Cape May diamonds, or build some sandcastles. And if there are kids involved, beach toys are an absolute must have for a fun day on the beach! We like this set…
Must Have Beach Item #10: A Boogie Board
A good, sturdy boogie board is essential for catching waves at the Jersey shore! We love the Morey Cruiser Body Board for its sturdiness and affordable price.
Must Have Beach Item #11:
Waterproof Sandproof Cell Phone Case
Keep your phone safe from the sand and surf with a good case. We love the Lifeproof FRE series for it compact design combined with its full protection offered from water (it’s submersible to
6.6 feet for 1 hour!), dirt/dust/sand, and drops!
Must Have Beach Item #12: Waterproof Tablet Case
Doing some reading on the beach? A good tablet case is essential for protecting your tablet! We really like the waterproof pouches from SumacLife. They come in many different sizes so there’s one for nearly every tablet on the market, and they offer excellent protection from the water and sand. They even float!!!
Must Have Beach Item #13:
Waterproof Sandproof Earbuds
Listening to tunes or podcasts on the beach? Dustproof, waterproof earbuds are a beach must have! Look for earbuds that have an Ingress Protection rating of at least IP 67. We really like the LEOPHILE EEL Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds. They offer the maximum protection from dust and sand and are protected from splashing and immersion in water with a depth of up 3.3 feet for up to 30 minutes.
Must Have Beach Item #14: A Sturdy Beach Cart
Carrying all your stuff from the car or beach house to the beach can be a real challenge, so a good sturdy beach cart is a beach essential. The Tommy Bahama All Terrain Beach Cart is a powerhouse for transporting all of your beach essentials to and from the beach. It has extra wide rear wheels and dual steer front wheels for easy maneuverability, and it can hold up to four beach chairs, a 48-quart cooler, a beach umbrella and more. It even has a removable insulated cargo bag with zippered side pouches for a little extra drink storage!
Must Have Beach Item #15: Baby Powder
Yep – baby powder. Wanna get all the sand that’s stuck EVERYWHERE off really fast – BEFORE it gets all over your car or house? Here’s an awesome sand removal trick! Just sprinkle some baby powder on your hands, legs, feet – wherever – and brush all the sand right off with the powder! Thanks to Jamielyn at I Heart Naptime for this mindblowing beach life hack!
What are your top must have beach items? Did we miss something? Comment below and let us know about it!
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