Who doesn't like going to the beach right? I know I do. But sometimes the people you see at the beach can make it an uncomfortable experience. Whether they are the people you wish you were or the people you are glad that you are not, the beach is full of all kinds of people that will make this experience something to remember! Just try to take it as a learning experience to determine whether the people you see at the beach are the type of people you strive to be, or maybe not so much!

1. The shirtless man using his beer belly to prop his book up

What better way to use a beer gut than as a table to hold your belongings? It could be a book, or maybe another drink contributing to the beer gut. These guys are everywhere on the beach. While it may look a little funny, these guys are living the good life.

2. The naked toddler who is sick of his Pull-Up and swim trunks

While you may not be at a nude beach, it usually isn’t a shock to see a naked baby run pass you every now and then. Sometimes they just aren’t having it, and honestly, I don’t blame them. I can’t say I would enjoy a squishy wet diaper while I’m swimming either.

3. The teenage boy playing football, thinking he is hot stuff

There are always a few teenage boys, way too young for me, playing football and struttin’ their stuff. Each of them thinking that they are going to meet some girl on the beach because they are shirtless and muscular — in all honesty, they are all scrawny, with post-puberty acne faces.

4. The grandma in a bikini who shouldn’t be wearing a bikini

I’m all for body positivity and wearing what you want, but man, sometimes there are just some people who really need to invest in a one piece. They would probably feel more comfortable, I would feel more comfortable and they would be doing everyone else a favor too.

5. The rocking couple jogging on the beach together

Goals. These couples make me so happy. Couples who jog together, stay together, right? And jogging together on the beach is just brownie points.

6. The lady who looks a little bit like shriveled up fruit because she’s been tanning so much

I always see these people. Sometimes it’s just one person, or maybe a couple, but there is always the person you see on vacation that plants themselves in beach chairs and doesn’t move. Day after day, they change from shades of orange to brown, and eventually just look like a shriveled up fruit. Use sunscreen kids.

7. The person trying to jog on the beach, but failing

Jogging on the beach is super relaxing, plus who doesn’t want to look super fit jogging next to the ocean? But sometimes it sounds much better than the reality. I’ve been there. Get on the beach, start jogging, then walk, jog then walk. It’s the effort that counts right?

8. The middle-aged man creepily staring at all the ladies on the beach

It never fails. There are always creepy men on the beach making eyes at all of the young girls. Some even try to make conversation. These kinds of guys are inevitable. But don’t be this guy. Please.

Some of these people are goals, some not so much. While self-reflecting, consider this with caution is all I’m saying.