I put together a guide of kids beach essentials filled with everything you need need to spend a summer day by the shore. Sunscreen, sandals, towels, and trucks- keep reading for 24 must-have items!

1. Kikkerland Beach Towel Clips (Dolphins) Easily hang towels or secure them to your beach chair with this adorable clip!  view on www.amazon.com
2. Green Toys Sand Play Kit Made from recycled milk containers!  view on www.amazon.com
3. Kikkerland Beach Towel Clips (Lobster Claws) Easily hang towels or secure them to your beach chair with this adorable clip! view on www.amazon.com
4. California Baby Summer Blend SPF 30+ This sunscreen is vegan, non-toxic, and scented with citronella, lemongrass and cedar essential oils. view on www.californiababy.com
5. Learning Resources Alphabet Sand Molds Write a message in the sand with these durable letters! view on www.amazon.com
6. Sand-Off! Powder-Infused Mitt Beach Towel This is a genius invention! view on www.amazon.com
7. Stephen Joseph Hooded Shark Towel The perfect towel for wrapping up for a bite to eat. view on www.amazon.com
8. Melissa & Doug Sand Brick Maker and Trowel Set Make a mini sea wall with this kit! view on www.amazon.com
9. Stephen Joseph Hooded Mermaid Towel When your little mermaid is out from under the sea, wrap her up in this! view on www.amazon.com
10. HABA Sand Play Excavator Dig and drive with this durable beach toy! view on www.amazon.com
11. Melissa & Doug Happy Giddy Chair Easy to open, close and clean. Comes with a carrying case! view on www.amazon.com
12. HABA Sand Play Tanker Truck This truck carries and pours water- perfect for filling moats! view on www.amazon.com

1. Sunday Afternoons Play Hat (Child) UPF 50+ protection view on www.amazon.com
2. Merry Hempsters SPF 18 Lip Balms This vegan lip balm enriches your lips with vitamin E, hemp oil, and rosemary extract. view on www.amazon.com
3. Sunday Afternoons Play Hat (Infants) UPF 50+ protection view on www.amazon.com
4. Sequin Straw Tote by Gap Sparkle in the sand with this cute tote.  view on www.gap.com
5. Beach Baby Blue Babiators These award-winning shades are impact and shatter resistant! view on www.babiators.com
6. Easy Flyer Butterfly Kite This is the perfect kite for kids. view on www.amazon.com
7. Crocband Flipswitch Kids This lightweight flip-flop has a super comfortable footbed.  view on www.crocs.com
8. Grand Trunk ParaSheet Beach Blanket This lightweight blanket easily shakes off sand and folds into a compact carrying case. view on www.amazon.com
9. Shayna Crocs These Mary Jane-inspired Crocs are perfect for the beach! view on www.crocs.com
10. Melissa & Doug Crab Toss & Grip Little hands will love this beach game. view on www.amazon.com
11. Pacific Play Tents Under the Sea Cabana This UV-treated tent is an ideal escape from the heat. view on www.amazon.com
12. ASICS Mesh Backpack Carry your beach toys in this tote to easily shake off sand! view on www.amazon.com