Packing List for the Ultimate Beach Experience
June 06, 2012 | At Home
The true zen of a quintessential summer day in the Hamptons is a trip to one of our storied beaches. Whether you're catching a wave in Montauk or sunning yourself in Southampton, each town beach has its own unique vibe. To help maximize your days of sun, sand, and sea, we've streamlined the top beach picnic essentials for your summer, so keep these items in your house out East, and stake your spot in the sand this weekend.
Want more beach essentials? Check out our favorite beach bags and must-bring beach beauty products.
Release your inner sun goddess with a classic St. Tropez-inspired striped deck chair.
Acapulco deck chair, $180, Les Toiles Du Soleil. lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com
The portable "Pin" side table sticks in the sand so that your drink doesn't have to.
Pin table, $104, Menu. Lumens.com
A luxurious terry towel in a smart, modern print is a beach essential.
Beach towel Jemina, $125, Roberta Roller Rabbit. Robertafreymann.com
Be a shady character and protect your pretty face with a dashing beach umbrella.
La Playa Umbrella, $1,150, Santa Barbara Designs. Sbumbrella.com
Keep your iPod and favorite playlist protected from the elements with a water-resistant speaker.
Drop speaker, $49, Zumreed. DailyGrommet.com
Release your inner card shark with a deck of modern playing cards.
Mod playing cards, $10, Jonathan Adler. Jonathanadler.com
Dinner al fresco was never easier, or more stylish, with a collapsible portable BBQ grill.
Portable Grill, price upon request, Picnic at Ascot. Picnicatascot.com
—BARBARA PAGE GLATT
Hampton Hostess, a lifestyle blog by interior designer Barbara Page Glatt, explores the latest in home design, travel, and entertaining, with a specific focus on the Hamptons. Stay tuned for Barbara's weekly blogs on décor, entertaining, and more in the Hamptons.
