The Best Beach and Surf Gear: Umbrellas, Chairs, Beginner Surfboards, and More
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Sport-Brella Premiere
"Our pick: Umbrella shelter"
Coolibar Intego Beach Umbrella
"Our pick: A classic beach umbrella"
AugHog Augbrella Beach Umbrella Anchor
"Our pick: To anchor your umbrella"
L.L.Bean Seaside Beach Towel
"Our pick: A classic beach towel"
Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Towel
"Our pick: A quick-drying towel"
Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair
"Our pick: A traditional beach chair"
Renetto Original “Relax” Canopy Chair 3.0
"Our pick: A chair with a canopy"
L.L.Bean Boat and Tote
"Our pick: Great in the sand"
Patagonia Planing Roll Top Pack
"Our pick: For carrying stuff on your back"
Mac Sports Wagon
"Our pick: For dragging stuff across the sand"
Goodr The OGs
"Our pick: Wayfarer-style sunglasses for everyone"
Ombraz Classics Sunglasses
"Our pick: A unique design, best for heavy activities"
Indosole ESSNTLS Flip Flops (Women’s)
"Our pick: Good quality, discreet looks"
Indosole ESSNTLS Flip Flops (Men’s)
"Our pick: Good quality, discreet looks"
Havaianas Top Flip Flop (Men’s)
"Our pick: The least-expensive option"
Havaianas Top Flip Flop (Women’s)
"Our pick: The least-expensive option"
Brooklyn Surf Straw Hat
"Our pick: A wide straw hat for surviving the sun"
Billabong Tides Print Straw Lifeguard Hat
"Our pick: An alternative, with a little more color"
Thinksport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
"Our pick: The best reef-friendly sunscreen"
Coppertone Ultra Guard Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
"Our pick: Best chemical sunscreen"
Drunk Elephant Umbra Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
"Our pick: A mineral option for the face that’s not at all sticky"
Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50
"Our pick: Best for your face"
OtterBox Trooper LT 30 Cooler
"Our pick: Heavy-duty backpack cooler"
Coleman 70 Quart Coastal Xtreme Marine Cooler
"Our pick: Best for larger families and get-togethers"
Nikon Coolpix W300
"Our pick: Best waterproof camera for most people"
Casio W-800H
"Our pick: Cheap and waterproof"
Rip Curl Search GPS 2
"Our pick: Track every wave"
Billabong Unity Loose Fit Long Sleeve Surf Shirt
"Our pick: Best shirt for all conditions"
Patagonia RO Hoody
"Our pick: Sun protection with a hood"
O’Neill Hyperfreak Boardshorts
"Our pick: Best shorts in the water"
O’Neill Hybrid Shorts
"Our pick: For the beach—and around town"
Seea Swami’s Playsuit
"Our pick: A secure fit in all conditions"
Costco Wavestorm
"Our pick: For a family to play on"
Catch Surf Lost RNF
"Our pick: For the grom to rip on"
Sticky Bumps
"Our pick: Wax with the right mix of grip and adhesion"
Nemo Helio Pressure Shower
"Our pick: For showering on the go"
GoofBoard Classic Log
"Our pick: Maintain balance when the waves aren’t firing"
Dakine Kainui Leash
": Cushy, cheap, and secure"
Patagonia Men's R1
"Our pick: Our pick for men"
Patagonia Women's R1
"Our pick: Our pick for women"
Hurley Fusion 202 (men)
"Our pick: Runner-up for men"
Hurley Fusion 202 (women)
"Our pick: Runner-up for women"
O’Neill’s Basic Skins Long Sleeve
"Our pick: Our pick for men"
O’Neill Basic Skins
"Our pick: Our pick for women"
Patagonia RØ Long Sleeve (hooded)
"Our pick: Upgrade pick for men"
The Seea Suit
"Our pick: Upgrade pick for women"
Patagonia Wavefarer Stretch Board Shorts
"Our pick: Our pick"
Patagonia Stretch Planing Shorts
"Our pick: Lighter and slimmer"
O'Neill Men's Heather Hybrid Freak Short
"Our pick: For surf and turf"
Hurley Phantom 5" Beachrider
"Our pick: Our pick"
Patagonia Women's Wavefarer Board Shorts 5-Inch
"Our pick: Runner-up"
Matunas Organic Surf Wax
"Our pick: Organic without compromise"
Reliance Desert Patrol 3 Gallon
"Our pick: The simplest shower"
FCS Change Mat
"Our pick: Our pick"
GoofBoard Classic
"Our pick: Most surflike simulator"