(Updated 2021)
Planning a trip to enjoy the sand and surf? Rather spend your money on fresh seafood and souvenirs than on pricey beach gear? You are in luck. Grab these 11 Insanely Useful Items Under $20 For Your Beach Trip.
(Disclosure: Please note that this post contains affiliate links and item prices all under $20 at time of publication. If you click one of the links and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission that will help support this blog. Thanks so much. )
Mesh Beach Bag Oversized Tote With 9 Pockets-The front pocket and see-through nylon are handy features of this bag. Keep your beach gear organized and within easy reach.
Universal Waterproof Phone Pouch-Nothing will ruin a beach trip quicker than accidentally dropping your cellphone in the ocean and watching it drown. This case is advertised to be waterproof down to approximately 100 feet.
Umbrella Hook by Pole-R Bear-Constantly looking for some place to hang your beach bag, beach towels, cell phone bag, camera, sunglasses, etc. so that they will not get covered in sand. Check out this clever solution that fits right on your umbrella pole.
Waterproof First Aid Kit-The water resistant pouch is filled with the essentials that you need to handle cuts, scrapes, and other minor beach emergencies. The kit will store easily in your beach tote.
Waterproof Blanket Mat-Love that this mat folds up for easy carrying and storage. It’s larger size is so convenient for multiple people to use at the same time.
Click N Play 18Piece Beach Sand Toy Set, Bucket, Shovels, Rakes, Watering Can, Molds-Plenty of selection to keep the kiddos entertained. The mesh backpack is nice in that it allows for air flow to help dry off the toys.
ROBOCUP 12 Colors, Cup Holder for Drinks-The sturdy clip on design allows you to attach the 2-drink cup holder to your beach chair, beach umbrella or other object with poles. The hinges are made of stainless steel so they resist rusting. Comes with a three-year limited warranty.
This device allows you to place your drinks where they will be handy to sip out of. Also, you can put other beach accessories in the cup holder to keep up them off the sand.
Coleman 16 Can Cooler-The perfect size for drinks and snacks to keep you fueled while down at the beach. Not so heavy that it will leave you with a back ache after schlepping it through the sand.
Ziploc Storage Quart Bags-Easy closure quart size storage bags are perfect for shell collecting. You do not get sand and water dripping on you like you do with a net or mesh bag. You can then rinse your shells off in a colander when you get back to your beach digs.
You can also use a Ziploc bag wrapped around your camera and secured with a rubber band to keep your lens from fogging while it adjusts to the outdoor humidity.
Sun Bum Lip Balm, SPF 30-The most common area that we neglect to put sunscreen on is our lips. Your mouth will thank you at the end of a long, sun-filled day for protecting it.
Surfminton Classic Beach Tennis Wooden Paddle Game Set-For the beach goer who loves a little friendly competition on the sand, this game is a time-tested winner.
In addition to this list of 11 super handy items under $20 for a beach trip, check out these other beach-related suggestions:
11 Simple Ways To Save Money On A Beach Vacation
40 Things Under $10 For Beach Gift Baskets