Must Haves: Beach Basics
Summer is in full swing, and that means hotter days and nights are coming our way. Between the ocean, the bay, and aqua parks, there are many ways to keep cool on the days when the temperature just keeps rising. We searched all our favorite local stores to give you a list of other things that will help you stay cool!
PORTABLE CABANAS
We love these Cool Cabanas so you can bring some shade with you to get a break from the sun. They are easy to set up (just fill the bases with sand) and take down. They come in a variety of colors and designs and are perfect for your beach day!
Beachy Keen
4601 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City
beachykeensic.com
SILK TOPS
When it’s so hot that nothing feels good against your skin, try this silk scarf top. It’s so light you will feel like you have nothing on. Wear it as a shirt, in your hair, as a scarf and more. There are many ways to pair this item with your favorite jeans or miniskirt.
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
ZIPPER POUCH
Leave the big bags at home! These cute zipper pouches have a beautiful design of the famous Sea Isle boat on JFK Boulevard and the Sea Isle love signs located on the boardwalk. They come in a couple of sizes and make a perfect accessory to keep your essentials safe on the beach, or even make a great gift for a loved one.
Kiwi Boutique
4000 Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City
ICE
This just seems like the obvious go-to when you want to cool down. Not much is colder than ice, and Diamonds Liquors has plenty to fill your party needs.
Diamonds Liquors
4009 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City
diamondsliquor.com
BEACH CHAIR
This best-selling, 17-inch Rio Hi Boy Chair comes with plastic arms and a cooler pouch to store all your essentials. It is available in three colors, so everyone in the family can choose the one that fits them best.
Dalrymple’s Card & Gift Shoppe
20 JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City
dalrymplecardandgift.com
SHIBUMI SHADE
Take a break from the hot sun and relax in the shade while enjoying the ocean breeze. The Shibumi shade is large enough to fit the entire family and provides UPF 50+ sun protection. It weighs only 4 pounds, making it easy to carry, and assembles in just three minutes. This shade is made in the U.S. out of ocean-bound recycled plastic. What’s not to love?
Sands Department Store
6208 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City
AQUA PARK
The perfect activity to keep you cool during the heat of the summer is to jump into the bay! Island Water Sports is situated along Stone Harbor’s back bay and is home to a thrilling inflatable obstacle course. And yes, it’s as fun as it looks! Be sure to try it at least once this summer.
Island Water Sports
9701 Third Ave., Stone Harbor
islandwatersportsnj.com
COOL CONTAINERS
One of the easiest ways to perfect keeping things cold is knowing what containers will do the job. This rabbit-topped, stainless steel container functions well as an ice bucket or to store your ice cream. It will keep things cold for hours and look sophisticated on your counter.
Armadillo Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
BOOGIE BOARD
Vacation wouldn’t be complete without a day in the surf. She Be Surfin’ has boogie boards in various colors. This one is from Catch Surf and is called the Wave Bandit. Now you can hang ten like the pros!
She Be Surfin’
221 96th St., Stone Harbor
2516 Dune Drive, Avalon
shebesurfin.com
TRUCKER HATS
These trucker hats from Gleeson’s Liquors are the perfect beach basic. With their logo beautifully embroidered on the front, they offer exceptional sun protection and a simple accessory for all your beach activities.
Gleeson’s Liquors
565 Sea Isle Blvd., Ocean View
gleesonliquors.com
NAUTICAL DÉCOR
If you can’t make it to the beach, then find a way to bring the beach to your home. This beautiful sailboat piece adds the coastal feel to your home or space. It would make the perfect gift for the ocean lover in your life.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Blvd., Ocean View
coastaldesigner.com
CUSTOM POOL
The ultimate way to keep you and your family cool for summers to come is by calling U.S.A Pools and creating your dream backyard. The only constraint is your imagination! U.S.A Pools builds custom inground pools, renovates older pools, and provides twice-weekly pool service.
U.S.A. Pools, LLC
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
usapoolsnj.com
