Although the ocean is never far away in Southern California, today’s arrival of summer seems to legitimize tacking up that “Gone Fishing” sign and embarking on an official beach vacation — even if it’s just for a day. It’s time to upgrade ratty swim gear and head to the shore in style with some of the latest sunready essentials.
Sunnylife x Florence Broadhurst
SUNNYLIFE x FLORENCE
BROADHURST Sunnylife x Florence Broadhurst cockatoo-print beach umbrella with UPF 30 protective coating and matching carry bag, $99 at sunnylife.com
Hermès
HERMÈS Hermès beach towel-cape (with armholes) in terry toweling, $1,000 at Hermès in Beverly Hills, (310) 278-6440
Yestadt Millinery
YESTADTMILLINERY Yestadt Millinery foldable tie-dye straw Nomad fedora hat, $250 at yestadtmillinery .com
Ancient Greek Sandals
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ANCIENT GREEK
SANDALS Ancient Greek Sandals rubber Ikaria triple-band sandals with wing detail, $125 at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills, (310) 276-4400
Elizabeth and James
ELIZABETH AND JAMES Elizabeth and James octagon Lane sunglasses, $165 at Society of the Spectacle in Eagle Rock, (323) 255-4300
Poprageous
POPRAGEOUS Poprageous one-piece Palm Springs print swimsuit, $109 at poprageous.com
Miguelina
MIGUELINA Miguelina silk chiffon Florence caftan cover-up with crochet inset, $285 at saks fifthavenue.com
Cynthia Rowley
CYNTHIA ROWLEY Cynthia Rowley fiber-lite neoprene SPF50 denim-print wetsuit, $375 at cynthia rowley.com
Julien David x Quiksilver
JULIEN DAVID x QUIKSILVER Julien David x Quiksilver tuxedo-print rash guard, $150 at Just One Eye in Hollywood, (888) 563-6858, justoneeye.com
Kiini
STATE OF ESCAPE State of Escape perforated neoprene Escape bag with sailing rope handles, $338 at stateofescape.com
Deus Ex Machina
DEUS EXMACHINA Deus Ex Machina contrastprint Tugu Scales board shorts, $75 at Deus Ex Machina in Venice, (888) 515-3387, and us.deuscustoms.com
Tarte
TARTE Tarte antioxidant-infused Tarteguard 30 Sunscreen Lotion for the face, $32 at Sephora stores and tarte cosmetics.com
Amore Pacific
AMORE PACIFIC SUN Amore Pacific Sun Protection Stick SPF50+ with plum extract and green tea seed oil for lips and hairline, $40 at us.amore pacific.com