20 Family Beach Essentials You Can Order on Amazon

First things first, you'll need a bag that can hold all your beach day essentials. According to reviewers, this bag can hold more than you expect: "We put snacks, 6 beach towels, a small beach tent, a beach blanket, snacks, drinks and more in it," shared one customer. "I absolutely love this bag."

Talk about innovative! This product functions as a wagon to get all your essentials to the beach. Then, once it's unloaded, you can use it as an adjustable chaise lounge.

If you've got little ones in your family, they'll love playing with this Melissa & Doug beach toy set. It includes three shell-shaped measuring cups, an octopus whisk, a crab mixing spoon, and a mixing bowl to get their imagination going.

Staying hydrated is always important, especially when you're spending the day running around in the sun. With this affordable set, everyone has their own water bottle to keep them quenched.

If you know there's no way the kids will sit still long enough to let you rub in cream sunscreen, grab a spray sunscreen that goes on in seconds. This best-selling one offers SPF 50 protection and is water-resistant.

Wheeling a traditional cooler across the sand can be near-impossible, so this cooler backpack is a great alternative. It has plenty of room for drinks, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, ice packs, and anything else.

If it's time to upgrade your old beach towels, consider this top-rated set of four. Each of the towels is a different color, so everyone will know which one is theirs.

Nothing ruins a beach day faster than your phone—or your teen's phone—falling victim to the water or sand. Keep your devices protected with these pouches. Reviewers confirm that it's possible to use your phone's touchscreen through the protective plastic, so everyone can still scroll to their hearts' content.

This affordable cabana offers protection from the wind and sun while you're at the beach. It has plenty of room to set up towels and chairs inside and the polyester material blocks 98% of UV rays. One reviewer shared, "The tent was easy to set up/take apart and it was sturdy the whole day at the beach. It fits two people and two dogs comfortably, I love it."

After planning your beach day, packing everything, getting the whole crew there, and then unpacking everything, you deserve a chance to kick back! This chair gets plenty of love from reviewers for the included sun canopy and the fact that it's lightweight enough to carry.

We have a feeling this won't just be a beach day toy. Everyone in your family will enjoy a competitive game of Spikeball in the sand or in the campsite, park, backyard, you name it.

This 18-piece sand toy set includes buckets, rakes, castle molds, and more to keep everyone entertained. Plus, it comes with a mesh bag to keep everything organized.

If you're worried about your kids stepping on rocks, glass, or sharp objects at the beach, put them in a pair of water shoes before letting them run around.

If you know there's just no way to fit everything you need into a couple of tote bags, consider investing in a beach wagon like this. The extra-wide wheels make it possible to take this through the sand effortlessly until you find the perfect spot.

This beach umbrella features UPF 50+ sun protection, comes with a carry bag, and can withstand heavy winds. It's sure to become one of your must-have essentials.

Another sun protection essential for the beach is a rash guard. This one offers UPF 50+ protection from the sun and won't irritate your kids' skin.

Give your budding marine biologist the gear they need to spot fish and coral formations. This set comes in a ton of different colors and reviewers love the valve on top that keeps water from getting in the snorkel.

This extra-large beach blanket has room for everyone to lounge. It's available in a range of sizes that can fit anywhere from three to eight people. It also comes with stakes to keep it in place, and since it's made of nylon, it's easy to shake the sand off when you're packing up at the end of the day.

Give the littlest member of your family easy sun protection with this hat. It offers UPF 50+ sun protection and is available in sizes to fit a newborn to a 4-year-old.

For kids who are a little older, pack this simple but entertaining beach game. They'll have plenty of fun tossing the ball back and forth in the sand. It comes with four paddles, so parents can get in on the fun too.