Beach Essentials

Beach essentials to pack the cooler and beat the heat, curated by Island Water Sports for South Florida sand days since 1978. Stock up on quick-dry towels from Sun Bum, Nomadix, and Sand Cloud, plus beach toys and games like the Waboba Original, Sun Bum Beach Football, and Tiki Toss. Heading underwater? Grab a Cressi or US Divers snorkel and mask combo, from kids' sets to the Cressi Pegaso and Iguana Dry Snorkeling Combo, so the whole family is ready before the first wave.

What should I bring for a day at the beach?

A quick-dry towel, a few water toys or a ball, and a snorkel set cover most days. Sun Bum and Nomadix towels pack light, and Waboba balls bounce on water for the shoreline.

Do you carry snorkel gear for kids?

Yes. US Divers Avila Kid and Cressi Kids Ocean Combo sets are sized for younger swimmers, with easy-clear snorkels and comfortable masks.

Which beach towel dries fastest?

Sand-resistant styles from Nomadix and Sand Cloud shed water and pack down small, making them favorites for travel and quick beach trips.