I just spent a week at the Jersey Shore — here are the 11 beach essentials I couldn’t live without

(Image credit: Future/ Olivia Halevy) I just spent the most glorious week at the Jersey Shore! The weather couldn't have been more beautiful, and even better, I stocked up on all my beach essentials beforehand — so I had everything I needed to relax and enjoy my vacation the right way.It's no secret that lugging all your stuff to the beach or pool can be stressful. That's why having the right equipment and essentials is a necessity. If you've got a beach trip coming up, I highly recommend checking out all of the must-haves I used on my past trip to the shore.From the sunscreen brand I'm currently addicted to and the beach reads I couldn't put down to roomy tote bags and comfy folding backpack chairs, these are the items that made my beach days so much easier and a lot more enjoyable.Quick LinksAmazon Bookstore: summer reads from $8COOLA SPF best-sellers: from $14 Aecooly Portable Handheld Fan: was $29 now $24YETI Flip Chug Water Bottle (18 oz): now $32Brooklinen Beach Towel: was $69 now $59JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker: was $99 now $79Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair: now $79Bogg Bag: now $90YETI Camino Zip Tote: now $150Beach EssentialsShop more deals Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From fashion and beauty to smart home and tech, she has an eye for finding practical, stylish, and reasonably-priced items that help make life simpler (and a little more aesthetically-pleasing). Olivia has over five years of experience writing lifestyle, commerce, and branded content for Patch.com. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new exercise classes, binge-watching the latest viral TV shows, cooking, spending time with family, and taking long walks with her dog, Gus.