{"id":186151,"date":"2023-04-10T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.smartertravel.com\/?p=186151"},"modified":"2023-04-10T15:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T19:39:14","slug":"beach-bag-essentials-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/beach-bag-essentials-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Beach Bag Essentials You Need for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From clever sand-removing brushes to a high-performance waterproof camera, these beach bag essentials will make your trip to the beach much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-hypergo-body-wipes\">HyperGo Body Wipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MAorD4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HyperGo-Wipes.jpg\" alt=\"Hypergo body wipes, both in the package and unfolded to their full height and width\" class=\"wp-image-448593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HyperGo-Wipes.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HyperGo-Wipes-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/HyperGo-Wipes-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long day at the beach, you\u2019ll have sand, salt, and sweat on your body. Quickly refresh before heading back to your car\u2014or the closest bar\u2014with <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HyperGo-Cleansing-Moisturize-Ingredients-Unscented\/dp\/B01GCE3HGQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;aaxitk=6.mnukBzSbwe7tYjrPy-nw&amp;hsa_cr_id=1231916300001&amp;ref_=sb_s_sparkle&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=stm07a5-20&amp;linkId=d6cab479c95005b592853b5c49aa7e13&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">HyperGo Full Bo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MAorD4\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"dy Wipe. These biodegradable, hypoallergenic wipes come in a variety of sizes\u2014and they don't leave a sticky residue. B (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">dy Wipe. These biodegradable, hypoallergenic wipes come in a variety of sizes\u2014and they don\u2019t leave a sticky residue. B<\/a>onus: The wipes are alcohol-free and also have a moisturizing component.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MAorD4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-alvababy-waterproof-wet-bag\"><strong>ALVABABY Waterproof Wet Bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hR7Xpi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ALVABABY-wet-dry-bags.jpg\" alt=\"ALVABABY Waterproof Wet Bags in pink and grey\" class=\"wp-image-448595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ALVABABY-wet-dry-bags.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ALVABABY-wet-dry-bags-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ALVABABY-wet-dry-bags-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hR7Xpi\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">water-resistant pouches<\/a> by ALVABABY are amazingly multi-functional\u2014marketed as a convenient diaper bag for cloth diapers, you can also use them for a wet swimsuit, to separate dirty items from the rest of your beach bag, or to protect your phone or any other valuables from water and sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hR7Xpi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/best-travel-swimsuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Travel Swimsuits for Any Type of Vacation<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-sun-bum-texturizing-sea-salt-spray\">Sun Bum Texturizing Sea Salt Spray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3y7NMdP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sea-salt-spray.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sea-salt-spray.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sea-salt-spray-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sea-salt-spray-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3y7NMdP\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">sea salt spray<\/a> into your beach bag to maintain those windswept waves before and after you hit the beach. It will complement your artfully tousled hair and protect your locks from damaging UV rays so your hair won\u2019t dry out. I recommend using it on damp hair and reapplying after swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3y7NMdP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-icy-cool-tsa-approved-neoprene-caddy\">Icy Cool TSA Approved Neoprene Caddy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQ7VWo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/insulated-neoprene-pouch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/insulated-neoprene-pouch.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/insulated-neoprene-pouch-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/insulated-neoprene-pouch-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep those beach bag essentials that you don\u2019t want to be exposed to the sun shaded and cool with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQ7VWo\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">these bags<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s your phone, a snack, medications, or toiletry items, these pouches are a great alternative to a cooler. Simply freeze the inserts and place them in the lining of the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQ7VWo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-vitrix-kitchenware-bottle-caps\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\">Vitrix Kitchenware Bottle Caps<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QAIK1U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/silicon-wine-stoppers.jpg\" alt=\"Vitrix Kitchenware Bottle Caps in red and green\" class=\"wp-image-448598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/silicon-wine-stoppers.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/silicon-wine-stoppers-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/silicon-wine-stoppers-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Throw this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QAIK1U\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">bottle stopper<\/a> in your beach bag so you can close and save your drink on the beach. Each bottle stopper comes in a different color, so you know whose bottle is whose. The stopper fits on bottles like beer, wine, water, juice, or sports drinks, and is a must-have for serious beach days.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QAIK1U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/the-essential-beach-packing-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Essential Beach Packing List<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-takeya-actives-water-bottle\"><strong>Takeya Actives Water Bottle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3A8aBBf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/170215_Takeya_06_Volleyball_Men_3899-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Takeya Actives Water Bottle in the sand on the beach by a volleyball net\" class=\"wp-image-186209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/170215_Takeya_06_Volleyball_Men_3899-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/170215_Takeya_06_Volleyball_Men_3899-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/170215_Takeya_06_Volleyball_Men_3899-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/170215_Takeya_06_Volleyball_Men_3899-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay hydrated at the beach with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3A8aBBf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Takeya water bottle<\/a>. These babies will stay cold for 24 hours, and come in sizes as large as 40 ounces. Whether it\u2019s water or something stronger that you want to keep discretely chilled, this bottle will be one less thing to pack in a cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3A8aBBf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-beach-sandy-sand-remover\"><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\">Beach Sandy Sand Remover\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQ8a3K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Beach-Sandy.jpg\" alt=\"Beach Sandy Sand Remover with carrying case (left) and person using the Beach Sandy Sand Remover\u00a0(right)\" class=\"wp-image-448599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Beach-Sandy.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Beach-Sandy-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Beach-Sandy-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This miraculous <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQ8a3K\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">brush set<\/a> removes sand from your body and belongings after a long day at the beach. It wicks away any excess moisture and sand so you won\u2019t track anything back to your car or house. The lightweight beechwood brushes come in a portable microfiber towel bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vQ8a3K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-dock-bay-towel-microfiber-towel\"><strong>Dock &amp; Bay Towel Microfiber Towel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SKdPlY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"679\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/81GpRhqIMZL._AC_SX679_.jpg\" alt=\"Dock &amp; Bay Towel Microfiber Towel\" class=\"wp-image-443642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/81GpRhqIMZL._AC_SX679_.jpg 679w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/81GpRhqIMZL._AC_SX679_-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/81GpRhqIMZL._AC_SX679_-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/81GpRhqIMZL._AC_SX679_-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dock &amp; Bay makes roomy <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SKdPlY\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">quick-dry towels<\/a> that are easy to transport and perfect for the beach. The extra-large size is great for more than one person to use, and the lightweight material makes it easy to shake any excess sand off.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SKdPlY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/sunscreen-ban-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Places with Sunscreen Bans, and What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-blue-lizard-sport-sunscreen\"><strong>Blue Lizard Sport Sunscreen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eG7Exc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blue-lizard-sunscreen.jpg\" alt='Bottle of Blue Lizard Sport Sunscreen (left) and graphics saying \"Free From Parabens and Fragrances\" (right)' class=\"wp-image-448602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blue-lizard-sunscreen.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blue-lizard-sunscreen-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blue-lizard-sunscreen-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously sunscreen and sun protection are beach bag essentials, but I especially love <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eG7Exc\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Blue Lizard Sport<\/a> for its environmentally friendly formula. The formula is also mineral-based and paraben-free. This dermatologist-recommended sunscreen also packs up to 80 minutes of water resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3eG7Exc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-insmy-portable-bluetooth-speakers\"><strong>INSMY Portable Bluetooth Speakers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yb3ODO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-speakers.jpg\" alt=\"INSMY Portable Bluetooth Speaker (left) and person on beach blanket holding a book next to a set of INSMY Portable Bluetooth Speakers (right)\" class=\"wp-image-448601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-speakers.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-speakers-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-speakers-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yb3ODO\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">portable speaker<\/a> is perfect for the beach: It can float and has a long-lasting battery of up to twenty-four hours for days spent relaxing on the sand. Amazon reviewers love the sound quality, and the speaker doesn\u2019t take up too much room in your bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3yb3ODO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-beach-reads\"><strong>Beach Reads\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_110344031-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman reading book in hammock\" class=\"wp-image-434366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_110344031-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_110344031-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AdobeStock_110344031-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">WavebreakmediaMicro | Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing beats relaxing on the sand with a good book or magazine. Whether it\u2019s a new, juicy novel or your favorite classic, a book is always one of my top beach bag essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m currently reading <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ka7cH4\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><em>Book Lovers<\/em><\/a> by Emily Henry, and highly recommend it as a beach read this summer. Check out some of our readers\u2019 choices for <a aria-label=\"top beach reads (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ideas\/amzn1.account.AEDTGT3QZL5HMEDFHDORRXXKNPPA\/2Y21Y4JIISXRY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=stm07a5-20&amp;linkId=89e749c9307be04301fb2b3d7a7aa841&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">top beach reads<\/a>\u00a0on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ideas\/amzn1.account.AEDTGT3QZL5HMEDFHDORRXXKNPPA\/2Y21Y4JIISXRY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=sl2&amp;tag=stm07a5-20&amp;linkId=89e749c9307be04301fb2b3d7a7aa841&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-gopro-hero11-waterproof-underwater-camera\"><strong>GoPro HERO11 Waterproof Underwater Camera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mg9ZWh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-cameras-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"The GoPro HERO11 Waterproof Underwater Camera and YISENCE Waterproof camera in teal\" class=\"wp-image-448617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-cameras-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-cameras-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-cameras-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/waterproof-cameras.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t trust a waterproof case to fully protect your smartphone against the waves, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3mg9ZWh\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">GoPro HERO11<\/a> is the perfect solution. This powerhouse camera can capture 5.3K video (that\u2019s 91% higher resolution than 4k!), high-resolution images, and offers slo-mo playback. At almost $500, this camera is certainly an investment. If you\u2019d rather leave the high-tech gear to the photography enthusiasts, <a aria-label=\"this waterproof digital camera from YISENCE (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MqVQ38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">this waterproof digital camera from YISENCE<\/a> will capture your beach memories perfectly in up to 10 feet of water and at a price point below $100. <\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bIo8pI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"related single cf\">\n<h3 class=\"related-title\">Related:<\/h3>\n<span class=\"related-item\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/overpacking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 Tips to Finally Stop Overpacking<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-wallaroo-hat-company-crushable-hats\"><strong>Wallaroo Hat Company Crushable Hats<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dig2Vi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wallaroo-hats.jpg\" alt=\"Two designs from Wallaroo Hat Company Crushable Hats\" class=\"wp-image-448606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wallaroo-hats.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wallaroo-hats-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wallaroo-hats-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more beach bag essentials that will protect you from the sun, you\u2019ll want a stylish hat for the beach. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dig2Vi\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Wallaroo Hat Company<\/a> makes crushable hats for men, women, and kids, plus the fabric is UPF 50+ protective. The <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Ad2u6E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">Catalina Cowboy Hat<\/a> in particular is great for its style, lightweight material, and easy reshaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dig2Vi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-reks-unbreakable-sunglasses\"><strong>REKS Unbreakable Sunglasses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SCTsXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/polarized-sunglasses.jpg\" alt=\"Pair of REKS Unbreakable Sunglasses (left) and person modeling REKS Unbreakable Sunglasses (right)\" class=\"wp-image-448603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/polarized-sunglasses.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/polarized-sunglasses-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/polarized-sunglasses-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunglasses are a must-have item at the beach, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SCTsXE\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">REKS Unbreakables<\/a> are one of the ultimate beach bag essentials because they won\u2019t break or scratch, and still have UV 400 protective lenses. Available in a variety of styles for both men and women, just add on <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QhwTWO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">floating croakies<\/a> and you\u2019ll never lose or damage your sunglasses at the beach again.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SCTsXE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"heading\" id=\"h-zesica-beach-cover-up\">Zesica Beach Cover Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"970\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/zesica-beach-cover-up.jpg\" alt=\"Model showing two angles of the Zesica Beach Cover Up\" class=\"wp-image-448605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/zesica-beach-cover-up.jpg 970w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/zesica-beach-cover-up-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/zesica-beach-cover-up-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"stia-image-attribute\">Amazon<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A cover-up is a classic, but often one of the more neglected beach bag essentials. I love this light and airy <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JHoV73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">dress from Zesica<\/a> because it\u2019s more like a blanket, and you can adjust it to cover only the areas you don\u2019t want to be exposed to the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"cta-widget cwb theme-st\">\n\t\t<a class=\"cta-button-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ZESICA-Womens-Bohemian-Floral-Printed\/dp\/B07M84XTQD\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&amp;keywords=beach+cover+up&amp;qid=1583866448&amp;s=apparel&amp;sr=1-32&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=stm07a5-20&amp;linkId=249ea396247fec8784e1c6b82b2fa697&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"img-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-265234\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stmllc.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/amazon-logo-3.jpg 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"text-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-button-1__text\">Shop Now<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>All of the products featured in this story were hand-selected by our travel editors. 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