With summer right around the corner, you may be planning your next beach trip. Don’t forget these 25 beach day essentials!

1. Sunscreen – an essential part of a successful beach day! Don’t forget to reapply throughout the day to prevent a sunburn.
2. Towels – after a refreshing swim, a clean, dry towel is a necessity! Or roll it up and use it as a pillow for tanning on the sand.
3. Sunglasses – bring an extra pair, losing your sunglasses can ruin your day, but losing them on the beach can mess up an entire trip!
4. Bathing suit – come on, you know you want to get in the water!
5. Hair clip – it can get windy, keep the hair out of your face so you can focus on having fun!
6. Chapstick – the sun can be super dehydrating so remember to drink water and reapply moisturizers!
7. Beach hat – keep the sun off your face
8. Reusable water bottle – stay hydrated but be mindful of plastic you bring to the beach, and leave no trace!
9. Beach chair – for a more comfortable lounging experience
10. Umbrella – stay cool in the shade
11. Cooler with snacks – because what’s a beach day without a juicy piece of watermelon or some salty chips?
12. Speaker – crank up those tunes and have the chillest beach day ever.
13. Goggles – or other snorkeling gear, dive under the emerald water and see what creatures and treasures are waiting for you!
14. Flip flops – while you may choose to leave them at the beach access, you’re gonna want them for getting back to your room!
15. Tanning oil – for those that don’t turn into a lobster in the sun, bring some to get your glow on!
16. Digital camera – don’t forget to capture some memories of your stay!
17. Book – sit back, relax, and read pages of your favorite books while enjoying coastal views and listening to the waves crash against the shore.
18. Innertube – float in the fun waves of the gulf coast, or take your tube back to one of Eden’s magnificent pools.
19. Beach ball – play for fun or make up a competitive game with family and friends to keep you occupied for hours!
20. Ziploc bag – keep unwanted sand and water out of your phone by placing it in a ziploc bag! You can also use the bag to collect sea shells and other beach treasures.
21. Koozies – perfect for keeping your drinks cold all day long
22. PFG / sun shirt – protecting your skin from the sun with a PFG or other UV protective layer is always smart!
23. Aloe – for when you didn’t reapply sunscreen as much as you should have…
24. Sand toys – build an incredible sand sculpture for all to enjoy!
25. Baby powder – did you know baby powder can remove unwanted sand from hands and feet? Give it a try next time you’re at the beach!