Packing for a Shore day with kids means thinking beyond sunscreen and beach chairs. Drinks need to stay cold, snacks need to stay sand-free and you’ll need some easy ways to keep the kids entertained between trips to the water. These smart finds can make a beach day with your crew easier and more fun:
GAME DAY
This grab-and-go activity bag is made to live in your trunk for beach days, park meetups, road trips and last-minute plans. It comes packed with a basketball, soccer ball, football, flying disc, pickleball set, agility cones and ball pump, so kids have plenty to do when they need a break from the water. It also has smart extras parents will appreciate, including a first-aid kit, blanket, refillable water bottle, rain ponchos and an insulated snack compartment.
TIVVY Park
$135
TOTE GOALS
Owala’s first-ever tote sold out in every color within an hour of launching, so it really is the it bag of summer. The 34-liter tote has a shoulder strap and packs a lot. It also wipes clean and folds flat for easy storage.
Sun-Day Collapsible Tote
$99
FIBER-FUELED SNACK
Made with plant-based ingredients and prebiotic fiber, these bars are an easy snack to toss into your beach bag. NeuroFiber is designed to support digestive health and microbiome balance, with 11 grams of fiber in each bar. It comes in Lemon Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Cherry flavors.
NeuroFiber Prebiotic Fiber Bars, Multi-Flavor Box, 14 Bars, $35.78Â
SNACK ATTACK
Keep the sand out of their snacks with stackable containers that twist and lock together, fit easily in bags and cupholders, and have a removable handle for easy carrying.
Animal Snack Container
$12.99
COOL CUP
Keeping kids hydrated is easier when their water stays cold. This insulated stainless steel cup has a kid-friendly strap, locking lid and two drinking modes: through a straw or from the spout.
Kids’ Stainless Steel Insulated Cup
$25.99
SAND READY
These oversized, organic Turkish cotton towels are soft, absorbent, have pretty fringe detail and roll up easily into your bag.
Sunset Beach Towels, $49.99
SUN-DAY STYLE
This white snapback is made with a breathable micro-fiber back to help keep heads cool on hot beach days. It has a slightly curved bill for sun coverage and an adjustable snapback closure, so one size fits most for the beach, boardwalk, golf course or daily summer wear.
Sunday Swagger Hang Loose Snapback Hat – White, $32
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MADE IN THE SHADE
This sturdy umbrella has a sand anchor system designed to keep it in place, plus UPF 50+ sun protection and a built-in tray for drinks, phones and snacks.
Classic Umbrella & Anchor Kit by Anchor Works
$119.95
SUN AND SENSITIVE SKIN PROTECTION
This lightweight daytime moisturizer has SPF 15 and offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Designed for sensitive and oil-prone skin, a little of this clean formula goes a long way to support the skin’s microbiome and strengthen the skin barrier while helping protect against UV rays.
SeneGence Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15, $80
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