25 Family Beach Essentials on Amazon That'll Make Summer More Fun
From sand toys to sunscreen, here's everything you need for summer.
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Luckily, you can order everything you need for summer beach days on Amazon—it's practically a goldmine for for last-minute beach items. And some items are even on sale for Prime Day. We've rounded up our top essentials for the whole family, from beach umbrellas, wagons, and chairs to extra-large blankets, waterproof speakers, and outdoor games.
There are plenty of items that'll guarantee the day is memorable, like a mesh wagon that converts into a beach chair and mobile sun shades to help block harsh rays. We also found extra large beach blankets for bigger groups and an award-winning beach tent for your next family trip.
Talk about innovative! This product functions as a wagon to get all your essentials to the beach. Then, once it's unloaded, you can use it as an adjustable chaise lounge.
There's nothing better than listening to music at the beach, and this small speaker will fit in your beach bag—or clip onto it. It's waterproof and provides an impressive 12 hours of playtime.
For beach days, a lightweight face sunscreen that's easy to reapply is key. During testing, users praised the texture and ease of application; one said, "It's so lightweight that it feels like I have nothing on my face."
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We've been spotting wind-powered shades everywhere, so one of our pros tried it at the beach. Perhaps the biggest perk is how easy it is to set up—it took less than 10 minutes to review the instructions and set up the shade. Each shade comes in a compact black bag for easy transport.
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Built to haul everything, these trendy beach bags are everywhere this summer. The signature EVA material is easy to keep clean and the holes make it easy to get sand out. There are two clear insert bags for your phones, keys, and snacks, but you can also buy add-ons, like this phone holder and beverage holder.
This extra-large beach blanket has room for the whole family to lounge. It's available in a range of sizes that can fit anywhere from three to eight people. It also comes with stakes to keep it in place, and since it's made of nylon, it's easy to shake the sand off when you're packing up at the end of the day.
This 18-piece sand toy set includes buckets, rakes, castle molds, and more to keep everyone entertained. Plus, it comes with a mesh bag to keep it all organized.
If you know there's just no way to fit everything you need into a couple of tote bags, consider investing in a beach wagon like this—you can pile in 150 pounds of cargo per the brand. The extra-wide wheels make it possible to take this through the sand effortlessly until you find the perfect spot.
Owala water bottles are trendy for a reason—they're leakproof, keep drinks cold for hours, and super stylish. This 32-ounce insulated water bottle will keep you hydrated all day at the beach. There are sizes for kids, too.
A Good Housekeeping Travel Award winner, this pop-up tent offers UPF 50+ sun protection. There are mesh windows on the sides (with optional covers) and it folds up small for easy toting. “I like how lightweight and compact the packaging is; it’s super easy to transfer even after it’s refolded and put away post-use,” said one tester.
First things first, you'll need a bag that can hold all your beach day essentials. According to reviewers, this bag can hold more than you expect: "We put snacks, 6 beach towels, a small beach tent, a beach blanket, snacks, drinks and more in it," shared one customer. "I absolutely love this bag."
If you know there's no way the kids will sit still long enough to let you rub in cream sunscreen, grab a spray sunscreen that goes on in seconds. This "beachy, coconut" scented mist ranked highly in GH Beauty & Personal Care Lab sunscreen testing and came out on top for not creating a white residue.
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We have a feeling this won't just be a beach day toy. Everyone in your family will enjoy a competitive game of Spikeball in the sand or in the campsite, park, backyard—you name it.
If it's time to upgrade your old beach towels, consider this top-rated set of four. In our towel evaluations, 100% cotton terrycloth towels felt soft and soaked up water to help you dry off. Each of the towels is a different color, so everyone will know which one is theirs.
After planning your beach day, packing everything, getting the whole crew there, and then unpacking everything, you deserve a chance to kick back! This chair gets plenty of love from online reviewers for the included sun canopy and the fact that it's lightweight enough to carry.
This portable neck fan will be a game changer on hot summer days. It'll help keep you cool with four adjustable speeds that'll run between 4 to 20 hours.
Keep your essentials like your wallet, cell phone, and sunglasses safe while you're swimming in the ocean. You can create your own three-digit combination.
Give your budding marine biologist the gear they need to spot fish and coral formations. This set comes in a ton of different colors and reviewers love the valve on top that keeps water from getting in the snorkel.
If you've got little ones in your family, they'll love playing with this Melissa & Doug beach toy set. It includes three shell-shaped measuring cups, an octopus whisk, a crab mixing spoon, and a mixing bowl to get their imagination going.
If you're worried about your kids stepping on rocks, glass, or sharp objects at the beach, put them in a pair of water shoes before letting them run around.
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