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9 Really Cool Beach Accessories

By Serena Solomon | June 20, 2016 5:28pm | Updated on August 23, 2016 2:59pm

NEW YORK CITY — It's an accomplishment just to make the schlep all the way to the beach by subway, bus, car or bike, but bringing nothing but your crappy bathroom towel leads to a less than optimal beach experience. Don't let it happen!

Here are nine very cool beach accessories that'll make your time in the sun and sand that much more enjoyable:

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Beach Day Ring Toss & Ball from Olive and Cocoa
$88

Be the life of any beach party with both a ring toss set and a classic beach ball. The ring toss comes with five rope rings and a wooden game board.

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Dome Love Rug from Basil Bangs
$155

For something a little more bohemian than your average picnic rug or tapestry, try this circle rug for your beach tanning session. The fabric is easy to clean, the underside has some water-proofing and it folds up into the attached carry bag.  

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Bananas Beach Umbrella from Basil Bangs
$120

If you've ever attempted to find friends on the beach at Coney Island, you will know a bright and unique umbrella like this one will make that easier.

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Timbrefone Acoustic Phone Amp from Uncommongoods
$100

Rather that sucking up your phone battery at the beach like regular portable speakers, this amplifier uses a simple birch wood cone to nearly double the volume of your phone’s speakers.

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Turkish Beach Towel from All Modern
$32.99

Turkish-style beach towels have many benefits. They are far less cumbersome than regular beach towels, but almost as absorbent. They can also double as a sarong. This Turkish towel from All Modern is made from 100 percent bamboo.

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Panier Basket Cooler With Handle from Fab
$49.50

Instead of choosing between a cute picnic basket and a less-than-cute cooler, have it all with a cooler that looks like a basket. This one holds up to four 2L bottles.

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Backyard Paddle Ball Set from L.L. Bean
$29.95

For hours of simple entrainment, get this stylish wooden paddle board and ball set. It comes with three balls and a cotton case.

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Sombrilla from Hollie and Harrie
$168

Mark your surrounding territory with the Sombrilla tent. The covering is made from 100 percent cotton and comes in numerous prints and colors. You can configure your Sombrilla is many ways depending on the direction of the sun.  

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Portable Fold-Up Chair from Fruugo
$37.94

This Swedish chair is made from birch wood slats, giving you comfortable and portable back support wherever you choose to sit. When not in use, your chair folds up into a drawstring canvas bag.