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The best beach essentials are the few pieces that do several jobs: a towel that doubles as a blanket, a cover up that works for lunch, and pants you pull on over a swimsuit when the sun gets too strong. Everything here is made from breathable natural cotton and linen, light to carry and quick to dry.
Beach towels
A flat-woven Turkish towel is the first beach day essential: light, absorbent, quick-drying and sand-free. Choose the Striped Turkish Beach Towel or the Evil Eye Turkish Beach Towel. For a bigger spread, see our beach blankets.
Cover ups and beach robes
- The hand-loomed Striped Beach Kimono Cover Up
- The Striped Turkish Cotton Towel Robe with Fringe, which dries you and covers you in one
- The Cotton Gauze Beach Cover Up, the Black Swimsuit Cover Up with Belt and the Soft Cotton Swimsuit Cover Up
- The long Evil Eye Kimono Robe for sun cover on long afternoons
See every style in our beach cover ups.
Beach pants and shorts
Loose beach pants are the piece most people forget: sun cover in the afternoon and ready for dinner at night. Try the Wide Leg Linen Palazzo Pants or the crinkled Green Cotton Gauze Palazzo Pants. For shorts, choose Black Linen Shorts, the Striped Linen Pull On Shorts or the Linen Halter Vest Top & Shorts Matching Set.
A beach dress for lunch
The lined Cotton Gauze Maxi Dress goes from the sand to the beach club. See more in our beach dresses.
Beach bag essentials checklist
- Two swimsuits, so one is always dry
- A Turkish towel or beach blanket
- A cover up or kimono
- Light beach pants or shorts
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a wide hat
- A water bottle and a small snack
For a full trip list, read our guide to beach vacation outfits and what to pack.
FAQ
What are the essentials for a beach day?
A swimsuit, a Turkish towel, a cover up, light pants or shorts, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water.
What should I wear over my swimsuit at the beach?
A kimono cover up, a towel robe or a light gauze dress. All three dry quickly and look finished enough for lunch.
What are the best beach pants?
Loose, breathable linen or cotton gauze palazzo pants that pull on over a swimsuit and dry fast.
Why are Turkish towels good for the beach?
They are light, quick-drying and sand-free, and they fold small enough for any bag.