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It’s beach season! If you’re ready to spend a day at the Delaware beaches, plan ahead and make sure you have all the essentials. From SPF skincare products to beach towels to the perfect totes and coolers, here are some of our top picks for the season’s beach essentials.
A Spacious Beach Tote
Before you start considering what to bring to the beach, the first thing you need is the perfect beach bag! A big tote from Sea Bags—made from recycled sails—is stylish, convenient and sustainable.
Sand Dollar Ogunquit Beach Tote | $265 | Sea Bags
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Wagoneer Utility Tote | $160 | Arden and James
The Perfect Beach Towel
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of a good beach towel. Turkish cotton woven with long fibers is an ideal option.
Del Mar Towel Bundle (5 towels) | $168 | Sand Cloud
Typus Whale Shark XL Towel | $78 | Sand Cloud
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A Compact Cooler
Whether you’re bringing snacks like hummus and veggies, a few drinks or some ice-cold water, a small cooler is a lifesaver on a beach day.
20 Qt Cooler | $149.99 | Igloo
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Beat the Heat
It’s hard to find a better feeling in the summer than the warm sun and cool water. But it’s important to protect your skin, hair and eyes from the rays while enjoying the sunshine. Here are a few of our top beach essentials to beat the heat.
Rio Beach 7′ Outdoor Market Umbrella | $59 | Amazon
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer (SPF 30) | $54 | Houppette
Glow Stick Sunscreen (SPF 50) | $30 | Houppette
Striped Floppy Hat | $54 | Anthropologie
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Tarnish-Free Jewelry
Don’t forget to take off your everyday jewelry if it’s not safe for the beach! Keeping some waterproof and tarnish-free jewelry on hand for beachy weekends is a must. Raising Surfers is a local beach jewelry company that donates money to a great cause and provides some pretty stunning waterproof pieces for beach lovers.
The Somers Point Ring | $32 | Raising Surfers
The Joy Ring | $44 | Raising Surfers
The Seaside Stackable Bracelets | $28 | Raising Surfers
The Dainty Links Bracelet | $36 | Raising Surfers
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