It’s summer time! The perfect time to go on a beach vacation and enjoy the sun. But sometimes packing for your trip can be stressful, especially if you’re not sure what essentials you should bring with you. Fortunately, there are some easy guidelines that will help make organizing your beach bag a breeze. We’ve compiled 10 essential items that need to be in every beach bag this season!

Sunscreen – you can’t go to the beach without it

Sunscreen is the most important protection you can have.

Did you know that sunscreen will reduce the risk of skin cancer?

There are many sunscreens on the market, but not all provide an adequate level of UVB and UVA (protection). It is always a good idea to be aware of which brands offer high quality SPF products as well as if they are water resistant or need to be applied again if someone has been in the water.

Sunglasses – protect your eyes from the sun and glare

Another beach bag essential are sunglasses . Protect your eyes from the sun and glare. If you have allergies, sunglasses are a must to reduce eye irritation. Bring some polarized glasses for beach activities like biking or fishing that can help improve contrast in water and sky.

Beach towel – for drying off after a swim or laying on while tanning

While your at the beach you’ll want to stay off the hot sand and not have the sand stick to you. A beach towel is your best friend.

They’re lightweight and fold up into a size that can fit easily in and beach bag

A good book, magazine, or Kindle to read in between dips in the water 

The beach is a great place to read a book. It’s quiet and you can enjoy the sun, get some tanning done, have fun in the water with your friends or family members-and of course read your favorite novel!

It doesn’t matter what kind of book you are reading – whether it is fiction, nonfiction, mystery/thriller or romance: bring something that will keep you entertained for hours at time.

You’ll want somewhere comfortable to lay down while reading as well- so pack along a beach towel to dry off after swimming and sit on when laying out (unless there are plenty of nearby benches). You don’t want sand sticking all over you just because you wanted an hour long break from lying

Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated

The beach is an awesome place. It’s filled with salty air, sand in your shoes and sunscreen all over you – not to mention the water! But it can be hard to stay hydrated if you’re on vacation. Staying hydrated help balance out salt levels and what about when that bottle of water gets too hot? Plus, how many plastic bottles do we use for just one day at a beach? That’s where reusable water bottles come in handy.

Here are some great reasons why everyone should bring their own reusable water bottle:

You’ll save money every time you drink from it because they last so long – usually years or more than five years. They will also help reduce waste.

Do you really want to buy water from a bucket someones walking up and down the beach with?

Or do you want to pay the near highway robbery prices for a water bottle if you went in nearest store

Snacks like granola bars, trail mix, and protein bars (for energy)

another essential, but one you’ll need to remember to not bring anything that will melt are snacks! Beaches can get really hot so having snacks with high protein content or energy bars will help keep your body energized throughout the day — instead of feeling lethargic and exhausted after one hour on the beach.

Salty snacks like chips will replenish your salt which is good if they’re in moderation.

Flip-flops for walking in the water or going back and forth from your chair to the water 

You’ll do a lot of walking on hot hot sand and need something on your feet. And, flip-flops are also great for when you’re going back and forth from your chair to the water because they only have one thin sole that won’t weigh down with sand

Beach shoes or aqua socks: For more protection in shallow waters and to avoid getting sand into your shoes

A waterproof speaker so you can listen to your favorite tunes while you’re in the water

You gotta have tunes at the beach! The beach is a great place to get away from it all, and your favorite tunes can help you relax. But what if the water gets in your speaker?

Thankfully there’s now waterproof Bluetooth speakers that will even float on top of the water! This means that no matter where you are at the beach, be it swimming or relaxing by the shoreline with friends or family, you’ll have access to your music anywhere – and never miss another beat again when someone asks for a song recommendation.