Beach Bag Essentials List! {17 Must Haves} The Frugal Girls

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Get prepared for your next trip to the beach with this fun list of Beach Bag Essentials! Trust me… you won’t want to leave home without these important items that will make your beach day AMAZING!

Heading to the Beach?? It’s my favorite place to be heading!

Before your toes hit the sand, make sure you’ve got your beach bag packed with this Beach Bag Essentials List! A day at the beach will be even more amazing when you have all the right gear so you can stay all day and catch that gorgeous sunset!

Trust me… you won’t want to be caught at the beach without these must have items…

Beach Bag Essentials List

So let’s get packing that beach bag, shall we? Here’s what you’ll want to take to the beach…

#1 Always Take a Comfy Beach Chair

I know, I know… this isn’t going to fit in your beach bag, but a comfortable beach chair is a must-have at the beach. It will be the one thing that will let you stay longer into the evening without feeling achy or sore. My favorites are the ones that have straps on the backs so you can carry them out to the beach hands-free.

Backpack Beach Chairs

#2: Don’t Forget a Protective Waterproof Phone Case

There are two simple ways to protect your phone at the beach.

In the sand: slip your phone into a Quart size Freezer Ziploc bag, and you can use your phone at the beach right through the bag. No need to take it out!
Near the water: enclose your phone into a Waterproof Cell Phone Pouch just in case it gets splashed.

#3: When Taking Photos, a Portable Phone Charger Can Save the Day!

Now you probably won’t be spending the day on your phone, because hello… you’re at the beach!! However, if you’re busy taking pictures all day or you forgot to charge your phone before you got there, you’ll want to have a portable phone charger on hand… just in case.

Portable Phone Charger

#4 Paddle Ball Set for Hours of Fun

#5: Frisbees Pack Flat & Are SO Fun at the Beach, Too!

Frisbee

#6: Icy Cold Water to Stay Hydrated

There’s nothing worse than feeling dehydrated at the beach, so I always make sure to take along some icy cold water. And of all the reusable tumblers I’ve had, my Yeti has outshined them all! I’ve had it for years, and just LOVE it! It keeps my water nice and cold for so long!

Yeti Insulated Tumblers

#7: Don’t Forget Snacks… that Won’t Melt

Don’t forget the snacks! When you’re spending the day at the beach, you’re bound to get hungry… and maybe even a little hangry as the evening rolls around, so be sure to fill your bag up with snacks that can handle the heat and won’t melt during the day.

Good Snacks for the Beach:

Dried Fruit
Trail Mix {without chocolate}
Granola or Granola Bars {without chocolate}
Salty Snacks like Pretzels or Chips {great for when you’re losing electrolytes}

#8: Hats to Protect Your Face

Keeping the sun off your face will help you protect that glowing skin you work so hard to pamper all year long! When I’m on the beach I always take along a wide brimmed floppy hat, and when I’m about to go out and play in the waves, I just swap it out to a baseball cap.

Wide Brimmed Floppy Hats

Roxy Hats for Women

#9: Don’t Forget the Shades!

Sunglasses with UV Protection

#10: Waterproof Sunscreen is a Must-Have

Water Resistant Sunscreen

#11: And SPF Lip Balm Will Save Your Lips!

Lips are so easy to forget about when you’re planning a day at the beach, but with all that sun and wind they sure can take a beating! That’s why I always keep SPF lip balm in my beach bag, and reapply it throughout the day.

SPF Lip Balm

#12: Don’t Forget Extra Swim Diapers for your Little Ones

You’ll never regret having extra swim diapers on hand! 🙂

#13: Small Beach Toys & Shovels are a Must!

If you’ve got little ones with you, you’ll definitely want some beach toys, too. Even the smallest of things like little plastic figures, or a shovel can provide hours of entertainment!

#14: Baby Powder Will Remove Sand From Your Feet!

If you don’t have access to a beach shower, these tricks will help you remove sand from your feet quickly!

How to Remove Sand from Feet at Beach {2 Easy Tricks}

#15 Quick Dry Beach Towels Are a Game Changer

After visiting Kauai, one of the first things I realized was the need for quick dry towels. In humid areas, things can take a long time to dry out. That’s why I LOVE taking along quick dry beach towels when I go to the beach now!

They’re compact, easy to stash in a beach bag, and dry out ridiculously fast compared to a traditional beach towel!

Quick Dry Beach Towels

#16: Dry Change of Clothes

After a long day frolicking in the waves, nothing feels better than changing out of your wet swimsuit into a cute, dry outfit. And you’ll be rocking those beach waves in your hair now too, thanks to all of that salty air, so now you can swing by a restaurant to grab a bite to eat without looking like you’ve been wrestling with seaweed all day!

#17: Wet Bag for your Swimsuit

I love having my wet bag on hand to stash wet swimsuits into after changing!

Wet Bags

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