With summer officially here to stay, you may be wanting to plan some trips around the city to soak up the sun. What better way to do so than to head on over to the beach?
Toronto has a handful of beaches in and near the city, like Sugar Beach, Bluffers Beach, and Sandbanks Dune Beach, to explore. Not only can you get in that desired relaxation, but some of the areas actually have hiking trails and activities to take part in so you can enjoy the outdoors however you please. That being said, if you want to have the perfect beach day, you’re going to need some supplies.
Here are some of our favourite beach day essentials
Paddle Board
Starting off with one that everyone will love—introducing Maddle. Maddle is an inflatable paddleboard brand that comes in a bunch of different colourways and designs. The best part about the boards is that not only are they easily inflatable, but once you’re ready to pack up from the beach and go home, all you have to do is push the notch at the end of the board, and it’ll fully deflate. Then, roll it up and place it back in its carrier bag. You can quite literally take your new Maddle paddleboard everywhere!
Beach Tote
Another essential for the beach that we can’t forget is a durable beach bag. You most definitely need something to safely store your phone, towels, sunscreen, money, books, or even food! Currently, we’ve been obsessed with L.L. Bean’s Boat and Tote for beach days. It’s durable, spacious, and customizable – what’s not to love?
Towel
Obviously, you can’t go the beach without a towel – whether you plan to swim or lay out seaside, a towel is essential to not only keep you dry if need be but to also separate you/your belongings from the sand. Any towel will do the trick, but we are absolutely loving Simons’ collection if you want an Insta-worthy beach moment.
Sunscreen
It should go without saying but we’re going to say it anyway. Put on sunscreen! Here’s a list of some of our faves for your face.
Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
What’s a beach day without some music? While you lounge in the sand, or even on a floaty in the water, you can bring along a waterproof Bluetooth speaker like this one to ensure you never get bored.
Water
Although you may be near water, you still need to remember to continue drinking it. Especially if you’re planning on sitting out in the sun and heat all day. Come prepared with a water bottle filled with fresh water and ice to keep you cool and hydrated!
Beach Umbrella
As much as we love soaking in the sun, it’s nice to take a break in the shade every once in a while while spending hours at the beach. Bring a beach umbrella to keep you cool on a hot day on the sand!
Cooler
Keep your food and drinks fresh and cold in a cooler, while some snacks can easily be tucked into your beach bag. Certain items, like sandwiches, fruit and veggies, beverages, etc., are better left refrigerated.
Beach Chair
Our final essential for a beach trip would have to be a beach chair. You can find a handful online under “backpack chairs” or even a “foldable beach chair“, basically any that are easy to transport back and forth is key.
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