Beach Day Buys You Need This Summer

It doesn't get much better than a day at the beach. The sun, sand, water, and a salty breeze are a given — but it's up to you to bring the toys! Fortunately for you, we've done some deep Internet diving to find the games, tents, chairs, umbrellas and everything else you need to make your time by the sea truly spectacular.

Ready to have some fun? Take a look at our top 15 beach day picks. Don't forget to wear sunscreen!

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Spikeball Combo Meal, $59.99
Get ready for some fast-moving fun! Spikeball is a 2 on 2 game with rules kind of like volleyball. It's always a hit on at the beach, but you can play it almost anywhere else, too. The Spikeball "combo meal" comes with a net, three balls, a rule book and a drawstring carrying bag — everything you need to start playing your new favorite game.

GoToys Beach Sand Toy Set, $15.99
This 16-piece set comes with all the sand castle essentials, a bucket, watering can, rake, shovel and multiple animal molds. All the pieces fit inside this clear carrying case, too, so packing and storage is as easy as can be.

Matty's Toy Stop Heavy Duty Kids Sand Shovels (3-Pack), $24.95
Serious digging requires a serious shovel — and that's just what these are. All three are made of quality wood and durable plastic. Each set contains a red, green and blue shovel.

Coleman Broadband Mesh Quad Chair, $15.59
Nobody wants to lug a big heavy chair down to the beach! That's why we love this super lightweight, easy-to-carry folding chair. It's roomy and comfortable, supports up to 250 pounds and has a nylon mesh back to help keep you cool. It even has a cup holder in the arm rest and comes with a carrying bag.

Sport-Brella Versa-Brella All-Position Umbrella with Universal Clamp, $19.99
If you care about protecting your skin from the sun (and you should), this handy dandy umbrella is your new best friend. The Versa-Bella folds into a compact carrying case and weighs only 1.8 pounds, so you can take it pretty much anywhere. It attaches easily to almost any outdoor sports chair as well as other round or tube-like surfaces. The Versa-Bella is available in red or blue and comes in a regular size model or extra-large (for $29.99).

Pacific Breeze Easy Up Beach Tent, $69.99
Protect your family from the elements with this roomy, easy-to-build compact shelter. The tent comes with a carrying case, sand pockets and stakes — everything you need to get set up in seconds for some R&R in the shade.

TimberRidge Beach Wagon, $124.99
This quality cart has a sturdy steel frame, oversized wheels and a telescoping handle that provides easy control even on rough terrains. It supports up to 150 pounds in weight and makes trekking through wet sand with all your stuff so much easier. There's no assembly required, and you can fold it into a more compact carrying bag and open it back up again in seconds.

O2COOL 5-Inch Portable Fan, $9.99
Supplement the salty ocean air with a personal breeze of your own! With this compact, battery-powered fan, keeping yourself cool is as easy as the flick of a switch.

Turtleback Sand Coaster Drink Cup Holder (Pack of 4), $12.95
Why bury your drink in the sand and most likely knock it over when these cool coasters will hold it steady for you? They come in a variety of colors and work with all standard drink sizes.

Classic Toss and Catch Sports Game Set for Kids with Grip Mitts & Bean Bag Ball, $6.95
Does it even count as a day at the beach if you don't catch a ball in a velcro mitt? We hope we never have to find out, which is why we never hit the sand without this old-school outdoor game.

Poolmaster 72752 Active Xtreme Cyclone Football, $11.20
The Xtreme Cyclone is the best beach football we've ever found. It's covered in a lightweight foam and water-resistant fabric, making it ideal for throwing and splashing in the water and out.

Roebury Picnic Blanket & Beach Blanket, $28.95
This water-resistant sand-proof mat is big enough to fit the whole family, yet it can be folded up into a compact zipped tote you can carry anywhere. When spills happen (and they will), simply wipe the mat clean. It's also machine washable.

Swimways Sea Squirts Dog Life Vest With Fin, $34.71
Duh-nuh. Duh-nuh. Duh-nuh-duh-nuh-duh-nuh — wait, that's just a dog! Fido might fool a few swimmers with this sassy safety vest. You should always supervise your pup near water, but a life vest is a good preventative measure towards helping the dog stay afloat.

Magic Cabin Shell Bags (Set of 3), $12.98
She might sell seashells by the seashore, but you can find your own for free. Collect those treasures in these awesome shell bags. Each one has a mesh inset that allows moisture and sand to pass through, making it easier than ever to rinse off your shells.

The Can You Dig It Sand Tool Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting Kit, $44.99
If you're serious about building spectacular sand castles, you need this kit. It includes the Can You Dig It bucket and form set, a professional quality sand sculptor's brush, sand tools and an award-winning instructional DVD. The sky's the limit!

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