Warmer days are here, and living by the beach means I’m soaking up the sun whenever I can.

Whether I’m heading out for a quick swim or spending the whole day in the sand, there are a few beach essentials I always bring along — and right now, many of them are on sale at Amazon . If you’ve already dug out last year’s beach gear and realized it could use a refresh, now’s the time to stock up on handy items like quick-drying towels , portable coolers , and more to make your beach days a breeze.

Keep scrolling to check out my 10 go-to beach essentials, with prices starting at just $9.

Shop My Go-To Beach Essentials at Amazon

Under $10: Antfuny Turkish Beat Towel , $8 (orig. $10)

Sun Bum Daily SPF 30 Flow Sunscreen , $19

Ocklily Cooler Backpack , $19 (orig. $30)

Kimono Beach

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