Sunblock

Even if you don't burn and are one of the lucky ones that can catch a nice, even tan by just laying out for one day, sunblock is still important! It protects your skin from harmful UV rays that the sun radiates down on us. You can even pick out what strength protection you want, such as SPF 15 or even SPF 100!

Water

Everyone knows water is important to drink not only in the summer, but throughout the entire year. Keep a nice, cold water bottle by your side when you're at the beach or laying by the pool and make sure to keep yourself hydrated! We don't want anyone to have a heat stroke out here!

Bathing Suit

This one explains itself. No one wants a farmers tan! There are countless types of bathing suits you can buy to make yourself feel confident, including one-pieces, tankinis, and high-waisted bottoms. Strut your stuff!

Speaker

Some people don't like going to the beach because they think it's boring... can't relate. However, if you bring a speaker you can sing along to your favorite songs and have a fun beach party with your family and friends!

P.S. A new drinking game: take a shot every time a Drake song plays.

Footwear

Even though walking around barefoot is one of the most fun parts of summer, it's still important to at least bring a pair of flip-flops or slides with you. If you want to go into a store, usually you would need to have something on your feet. Also, the ground can get pretty hot during the summer and you don't want to burn your feet on the concrete.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses aren't just for protecting your eyes from the sun, but they're also a huge fashion accessory. There are millions of different sunglasses you can buy to match your bathing suit or outfit, ranging from $5 heart sunglasses at Target to $200 Ray-Bans.

A Towel

No matter where you're going, bringing a towel or facecloth is always important to lay on, dry yourself off with, or wipe off any sweat. When you're at the beach, lying on the sand can be annoying, so always make sure to bring a blanket or towel. Even if you'll just be out and about for the day, bring a small towel or facecloth to wipe away any unwanted sweat.

Hair Elastics

Notice how I said elastics and not elastic? Always keep more than one hair elastic on you at all times in case one breaks or you lend it to someone! Keeping the hair off your neck will prevent you from becoming too hot and who wants their hair blowing around and getting stuck to their lipgloss?

Snacks

Whether it's a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos or a Luna Bar, you should always keep a little something on you to snack on in case you're hungry. When we go to the beach or pool, sometimes we forget to eat or bring food with us. Keeping something in your bag to pull out is a good idea so you don't feel hungry in the heat.

Friends And Family

Having people to enjoy the summer with is a necessity! Whether it be your parents, friends, or partner, getting out with loved ones is always a blast, from simply going out to lunch to having a huge backyard party. Happy Summer!