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Best Beach Toys and Gear for 2021

By Ayn-Monique Klahre Updated May 11, 2021
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Nail your next day at the beach with these kids' beach and sand toys that promise some fun in the sun, plus our clever gear picks, including a weighted beach blanket, insulated backpack, and waterproof bag for your valuables, that'll make your day more fun too.

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Bindle Bottle

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Hide valuables like keys in the secret compartment of the Bindle Bottle and you won't sweat stolen goods—or dehydration.

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Gogo Towel

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Wear your towel instead of carrying it! The quick-drying Gogo Towel is a cover-up too. Comes in kids' and adults' sizes.

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Society6 Fanny Pack

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For a snack-bar run or a bathroom break, carry essentials in this large retro yellow-flowers-on-white Society6 Fanny Pack.

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Mac Sports Two-Tone Wagon

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For help with hauling, fill the lightweight and collapsible Mac Sports Two-Tone Wagon. It will come in handy on trips to sports fields too. 

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L.L. Bean Sunbuster Blanket

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The classic L.L. Bean Sunbuster Blanket is weighted to stay on the sand and folds into its own tiny tote. 

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Seehonor Cooler Backpack

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Carry meals and drinks hands-free with a Seehonor Cooler Backpack, which holds the equivalent of 30 liters.

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Wyatt Swim Printed Bucket Hat

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The UPF 50+ Wyatt Swim Printed Bucket Hat protects your kid's scalp and ears while shading their eyes.

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Ekobo Biobu Animo Sand Play Set

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The Ekobo Biobu Animo Sand Play Set, made from bamboo fiber, can help kids get a sandy sculpture started.

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Rainbow One-Piece Rash Guard

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Simplify sun protection for toddlers with the coolest rainbow One-Piece Rash Guard.

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Rensare Waterproof Bag

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Stash your phone and other items that need to stay clean and dry in the reusable Rensare Waterproof Bag.

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Hog Wild Wing Ball

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Throws like a football but floats on the waves! The Hog Wild Wing Ball is a cool new option for a game of catch.

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Cloud Bag

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Go ahead and stuff this Cloud Bag, which weighs practically nothing, zips closed, and has an inner zippered pocket.

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