The beach definitely has a distinct persona. The sun, the cool of the ocean, and the surrounding activities make for a fun, yet relaxing time. Even if you're scraping sand out of unseen places, the beach is sure to bring you joy. However, unless you live on the shore, the beach isn't always accessible. So, as a coping mechanism, I found thirty of the best songs that remind me of sunshine and the beach.
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Drift Away - Uncle Kracker
Run-Around - Blues Traveler
Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
Every Morning - Sugar Ray
The Tide Is High - Blondie
Down On The Corner - Creedence Clearwater Revival
You Can Call Me Al - Paul Simon
Rich Girl - Daryl Hall & John Oates
Island In The Sun - Weezer
Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes
Hook - Blues Traveler
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
I Shot The Sheriff - The Wailers
Fly - Sugar Ray
For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield
Walkin' On The Sun - Smash Mouth
Santeria - Sublime
Sloop John B - The Beach Boys
Listen to the Music - The Doobie Brothers
Jamming - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Dance to the Music - Sly & The Family Stone
Girls On Film - Duran Duran
Float On - Modest Mouse
Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
Happy Together - The Turtles
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Our House - Madness