{"id":114761,"date":"2017-07-23T05:02:26","date_gmt":"2017-07-23T10:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=114761"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:28:51","slug":"beach-bag-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/beach-bag-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"6 beach bag essentials under $25"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When I&#8217;m going to the beach, I get so excited about the ocean, the cocktails, and my toes in the sand that I forget some of the practical matters. How much money do I need? What will I eat? And most importantly, what will I need to put in my beach bag?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The beach must-haves<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Your beach tote&#8217;s job is to carry (stylishly) a small selection of goods that&#8217;ll keep you comfortable all day long \u2014 through the heat, humidity, sand and wind. Here are our top six picks of beach bag must-haves, all under $25 a piece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Spray Sunblock<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-115101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunblock.jpg\" alt=\"cool spray sunblock\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunblock.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunblock-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunblock-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunblock-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/sport-continuous-spray-spf-30-tropical-coconut-P395721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COOLA, Sport Continuous Spray SPF 30 &#8211; Tropical Coconut, $20, Sephora<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This 30 SPF sunscreen is made with 70% organic ingredients, such as cucumber, algae and strawberry. It&#8217;s lightweight, cruelty-free and remains water-resistant for about 40 minutes. Enjoy your fun in the sun, while being nice to the environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Trail Mix&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"520\" class=\"wp-image-115102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/target-trail-mix.jpg\" alt=\"Mixed fruit trail mix from Target\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/target-trail-mix.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/target-trail-mix-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/target-trail-mix-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/target-trail-mix-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/12unn0d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dried Fruit Mix, $2.99, Target<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These mixed dried fruits from Market Pantry make a great beach snack. They are nutritious, filling and easy to share either in the car or after you&#8217;re set up in the sand. Stow a few packs of these in your bag for those &#8220;just in case&#8221; moments. They&#8217;re non-perishable, and will survive the hot sun just fine if you don&#8217;t get hungry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Cover-up&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"398\" class=\"wp-image-115103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cover-up.png\" alt=\"Ivory colored swim cover in a romper style\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cover-up.png 433w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cover-up-300x276.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimoutlet.com\/p\/oneill-bungalow-cover-up-romper-8144826\/?color=9355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">O&#8217;Neill Bungalow Cover Up Romper, $24.75, SwimOutlet.com<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/beach-cover-up\/\">cover up<\/a> you love wearing and you&#8217;ll take every opportunity to walk up and down the sand. This romper-style cover up features a flattering wrap shape with a deep V to show off your suit. The shorts are a nice touch, because you don&#8217;t have to hold the hem down every time the wind blows. And, the sheer fabric lets you feel the ocean breeze but covers up enough to be appropriate for other outdoor activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>The Roundie Towel&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-115104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/watermelontowel.jpg\" alt=\"Round beach towel with watermelon design\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/watermelontowel.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/watermelontowel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/watermelontowel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/watermelontowel-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Round Watermelon Beach Towel, $21.99, Kohl&#8217;s<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/roundie-towel\/\">Round beach towels<\/a> are having their moment in the sun. What&#8217;s really cool about this trend is that these come in many patterns, colors and price points. You can spend the big bucks for an original Roundie, or you can head to Kohl&#8217;s and make a statement with this watermelon towel. This one&#8217;s 55 inches across, which is big enough to make you feel like a queen for the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sunnies<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"459\" class=\"wp-image-115105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cateyes.png\" alt=\"Cateye Sunglasses from Forever 21\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cateyes.png 410w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cateyes-268x300.png 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Capped Cateye Sunglasses, $9.90, Forever21<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Extreme cat-eye sunglasses are also trending, and this pair delivers at a budget price. I love the bold shape and capped corners of these shades. The opaque lenses are both mysterious and flattering in that gorgeous honey color.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Sun Hat<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"477\" class=\"wp-image-115106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunhat.jpg\" alt=\"Floppy sun hat with \" hello title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunhat.jpg 385w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/sunhat-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34JC0bB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Women&#8217;s Paper Weaved Crushable Beach Embroidered Quote Floppy Brim Sun Hat, $15.26, Amazon<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Keep your face protected from the sun in style with this cute floppy hat. When buying a floppy hat, look for a band on the inside plus an adjustable drawstring. Those features will keep the hat with you when the wind blows.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I&#8217;m going to the beach, I get so excited about the ocean, the cocktails, and my toes in the sand that I forget some of the practical matters. How much money do I need? What will I eat? And most importantly, what will I need to put in my beach bag? The beach must-haves&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/beach-bag-essentials\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">6 beach bag essentials under $25<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":854,"featured_media":115107,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[2221,348],"class_list":["post-114761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-accessories","tag-hats"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":115107,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/BEACHessentials-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/854"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}