Beach Bag Essentials

Clean out the stray coins, tattered magazines, and half-used bottles of sunscreen from last year’s beach bag. Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to gear up for another season of sand and sun. These must-have items will take you from the beach to the boat and back again.
 

1. Ann Mashburn’s vibrant beads dress up a swimsuit without trying too hard.

2. Keep the sun out of your eyes with this St. Tropez–esque Flora Bella straw sun hat.

3. It’s easy to stay cool and covered up with Virginia Johnson’s lobster-print tunic.

4. This travel-ready AM/FM radio pumps high-quality sound and comes in four bright colors.

5. Sun Bum sunscreen stands up to all manner of watersports, making it a cult favorite among surfers.

6. This easy-to-toe Maslin & Co zebra-print towel doubles as a blanket.

7. A classic Wayfarer shape reimagined in wood from Shwood x Pendleton.

8. This educational seashell identification guide will come in handy for those long walks on the beach.

9. The Haversack Tote from North Carolina–based brand Remnant is a homespun alternative to the boat tote.

10. Classic espadrilles with a Spanish twist from Soludos.

11. Corral loose change and sundries in this chic chevron-striped pouch from Proud Mary.

12. Coola’s mineral face protection is made from all-natural ingredients with a powder-soft finish.