Beach canopies can provide cool, all-day shade at park, beach, lake, camping, hiking, fishing or weekend trip, sporting events, music festivals or for just relaxing in the back yard. (Courtesy Amazon.com)

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — What better way to while away a summer day than a beach excursion? It’s fun for the whole family and that’s what lifetime memories are made of.

By now, you may have your swimsuits and accessories all lined up, but do you have other necessities do you need for a day at the beach?

Whether you’re planning to relax on a beach for the weekend, or take an extended vacation, here’s a beach packing checklist for you and links to buy them.

1. Favorite summer tote: Stash your sunscreen and coverups in something fashionable and fun... a summer tote that reflects your unique personality! Buy your summer tote here at Nordstrom.

2. Beach chairs: Why settle for icky sand when you can chill out on a comfortable beach chair? Sprawl out, relax, and enjoy the heat and sounds of the waves in style! Buy your summer beach chairs here on Amazon.

3. Oversized towels: A beach necessity is the beach towel. Invest in good ones. Towels made of genuine cotton offer supreme comfort and luxury. Soft, absorbent, and durable: heavyweight, plush cotton provides the ultimate softness, absorbency, and durability. Buy your beach towels here at Wayfair.

Stash your sunscreen and coverups in something fashionable and fun... a summer tote that reflects your unique personality (Courtesy Nordstrom.com)

4. Fashionable cover-ups: There are so many cover up styles that can be worn in different ways: tied at the hips, tied at the chest, worn as a skirt, or worn as an oversized shirt, halter, or bandeau. Check out your favorite. Buy your cover up here on J. Crew.

5. Waterproof Digital Underwater Camera Full HD: The compact, lightweight, and pocket size design of many waterproof cameras makes it easy to take this underwater pictures when snorkeling, having fun at the beach, water parks, or other underwater vacations. Buy your waterproof cameras here on Amazon.

6. Beach canopies: If you don’t own a canopy, please do yourself a favor and get one. Canopies can provide cool, all-day shade at park, beach, lake, camping, hiking, fishing or weekend trip, sporting events, music festivals or for just relaxing in the back yard. Many have carrying bags for easy transport. Buy your beach canopy here on Walmart.

7. Beach coolers: Make adventures portable: A good cooler will hold up to 30 cans of your favorite beverage plus ice — fitting for a road trip or a week out in the desert. Zippers and compartments will keep your drinks and snacks protected at all costs, preventing spills and leaks. Buy your beach cooler on Amazon here.

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