Must-Haves

Check out our beach-going essentials, because sunshine isn’t the only requirement for a day on the sand.

2 Get lost in 1934 Atlantic City in Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland (Simon & Schuster, $26) or among Hawaii’s sugar plantations and erupting volcanos in The Color of Air by Gail Tsukiyama (HarperVia, $27). Both available July 7. barnesandnoble.com 3 Triple insulated and with a slip-proof silicone bottom, the new Neon Lights Tumbler will keep your beach beverage cool for nine hours in the sun. $28, corkcicle.com 4 One mist of hydrating Mario Badescu Facial Spray with aloe, herbs and rosewater offers quick relief to sun-induced dry skin. $7–$12, sephora.com 5 Transition this backyard game to the beach with Franklin Sports’ Family Bocce, a set of eight soft, hollow (great for the sand) weather-proof balls, a jack (target ball) and a carrying case. $30, amazon.com 6 designed this colorful Wicker & Mesh Tote with a woven wicker base to stay steady in the sand. $89, nordstrom.com 7 Paddle ball, frescobol, beach bat—the names might differ, but the game’s the same. Grab this easy-grip Beach Paddle Set for portable fun in the sun. $28, 8 Block the sun in style with retro Adrian Sunglasses in Golden Pecan. $65, madewell.com 9 Blast the soundtrack of your summer through this beach-friendly Bluetooth Travel Speaker. $30, sunnylife.com 10 Easy to clean and access (with its open top), the Errand Boy is the beach-going best friend that carries the hefty towels, bags of snacks and drinks—plus it folds $55, scoutbags.com 11 Upgrade your sunscreen to broad-spectrum protection (it blocks both UVA and UVB rays) with lightweight, Skin Cancer Foundation–recommended EltaMD UV Clear facial sunscreen. $38, dermstore.com 12 Summer begs for a statement Joanna IV, a wide-brim topper with an open-weave pattern— $65, brixton.com