a few beach essentials

A good day at the beach has some requirements.

First, the chair. 

It has to be the right height. Comfortable. Have a cup holder. A place for a phone and Kindle.  Be adjustable to different back angles. Be compact and easy to carry. And have a flexible sunshade (the absolute best part of my Sunflow chair).

Small, easy cooler for one

Put this in the freezer and you don't need an ice pack.  Fits a bottle of water. A sandwich. And maybe some fruit. Who needs more?

At least one good float

This one by Poolmaster is perfect. Easy to carry (which is key). Flexible (you can lie on it or sit on it). Comfortable. And inexpensive ($20 on Amazon). I've spent more time in the water this summer than ever before.

And the most important essential of all? 

A beautiful beach. 

And my three favorites are all nearby.

Chapoquoit. 4.1 miles away.

Old Silver Beach. 1.2 miles away.

And WIld Harbor. A  half-mile away. On one loaded-up golf cart.