Summer is here and the weather seems to be cooperating, save for a few thunderstorms (which are really just a reprieve in the middle of a heat wave–not that I’m complaining), which means you’re probably frequenting sandy areas close to large bodies of water. And while we know that bathing suits and bikinis are essential components of summer (not to mention a great summer read), it’s not everything you need to have a great day by the beach. Here are seven other beach essentials that you may have missed.
