Must-Have Summer Beach Gear

The only thing that can improve a gorgeous day at our beaches is the right stuff! This round up of the cutest beach duds and best gear from local shops will guarantee a sandy good time.

Photos by Elizabeth Gelineau

Boys of Summer

Indulge his wild side with shark fin snorkels and rip-roaring kickboards that bring “Jaws” to life! Your little boys will be ready for summer fun in no time with these hot picks.

Crab Tee Mustard and Ketchup Kids • Marcie n Me • $25
Navy Bucket Hat Gigi & Jay’s • $37
Blue Sydney Opera House Sand Toy Big City Toys • $3
Cool Down Hydrating After-sun Gel Sun Bum • Adrenaline • $10
Green and Navy Sun Shirt Gigi & Jay’s • $53
Coral Reef bathing suit Michael’s • Gigi & Jay’s • $70
Surf Board Bathing Suit Marcie n Me • $24
Blue Mask Goggles Bling2o • Marcie n Me • $25
Parthenon Sand Toy Big City Toys • $3
Shark Kick Board Gigi & Jay’s • $30
Shark Fin Snorkel Bling2o • Marcie n Me • $15

Head to the Tropics

Natural straw materials, tropical botanicals, a few animal prints and just the right pop of color make a chic and sophisticated vacation vibe. A cool-girl rash guard gives sun and surf protection, but underneath is a vintage-inspired bikini that will make waves.

Brown Straw Fedora with Suede Band Janessa Leone • Sadie’s • $220
Orange Colosseum Sand Toy Fantasy Island Toys • $3
Hand-painted Faux Leather Earrings Audra Style Marcie n Me • $35
Oversized Sunglasses Diff 7 South • $85
Silver Kiss 72 x 37 Beach Towel Turkish T • The Holiday • $45
Tropical Print Bathing Suit BCBG • Sadie’s • Bottoms $76, Top $98, Shirt $118
Stainless Steel Insulated 20 oz Bottle Swig • Marcie n Me • $29
Leopard Print Flip Flops Ipanema • 7 South • $2
Beach Formula Dry Shampoo Sun Bum • Adrenaline • $15
Black Straw Bag Mudpie The Holiday • $56
Coral Gogo Key Chain Boulevard • Marcie n Me • $22

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Splashy and Bold

Equal parts sporty and preppy, these beachy-cool goods set the tone for trips to the sandy shores of south Alabama. Boring bathing suits need not apply.

Yellow Leaning Tower of Pisa Sand Toy Fantasy Island Toys • $3
Blue Swim Shoes 7 South • $150
Red mini lazer skim board Zap Skimboards • Adrenaline • $107
Premium Moisture Sunscreen Lotion Sun Bum • Adrenaline • $30
Sonny Lifeguard Hat Sun Bum • Adrenaline • $30
Apalach Sunglasses Costa • Adrenaline • $249
Stainless Steel insulated 20 oz bottle Swig • Marcie n Me • $29
Black Sunglasses Ray-ban Adrenaline • $213
Island Reserve pepe’s clear water striped polo Margaritaville East Bay Clothiers • $75
Sunglass Print Swim Trunks Michael’s Swimwear • East Bay Clothiers • $98
Burnt Orange Striped Towel The Holiday • $29
Blue Trucker Hat Old Point Clear 7 South • $28

Sweet and Sandy

Your little go-getter needs beach duds with spunk to match her plucky attitude. Pink, purple and plenty of girly flair make for vacation perfection.

Pineapple Sunset Bikini Maaji • Adrenaline • $62
Hurricane Print Sandals Teva • Adrenaline • $40
Pink Silicone Key Ring O-venture • Marcie n Me • $28
Mermaid Snorkel Bling2o Marcie n Me • $15
SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion Sun Bum • Adrenaline • $16
Island Green Sand Dollar Tee Mustard and Ketchup Kids • Marcie n Me • $25
Pink Stripe Towel The Holiday • $29
Classic Glitter Goggles bling2o • Gigi & Jay’s • $25
Sweet Goggles Bling2o • Marcie n Me • $23
Pink Stainless Steel Insulated 20 oz Bottle Swig • Marcie n Me • $29
Pink Eiffel Tower Sand Toy Big City Toys • $5

Cool at the Pool

Red, white and blue is always a summer winner, but this updated take on a classic color palette feels as fresh as a Gulf Coast breeze.

Tassel Straw Hat Pool to Party • Sadie’s • $94
Clubmaster Sunglasses Ray-ban • Adrenaline • $168
Fish Patterned Cover-up Roller Rabbit • Sadie’s • $195
Red Taj Mahal Sand Toy Fantasy Island Toys • $4
Red One-piece Swimsuit Trina Turk • Sadie’s • $160
Cool Down Hydrating After Sun Lotion Sun Bum • Adrenaline • $12
Striped Beach Towel Turkish T • The Holiday • $29
Stainless Steel 20 oz Insulated Bottle Swig • Marcie n Me • $29
Rubber Knot Sandals Ipanema • 7 South • $30
Woven Paper Purse Hello 3am • Marcie n Me • $37

Resources

7 South 7 S Section St., Fairhope. 270-7298
Adrenaline
328 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope. 990-0699
Big City Toys • 4504 Old Shell Road. 308-8997
East Bay Clothiers • 39 N Section St., Fairhope. 928-6848  
Fantasy Island Toys • 335 Fairhope Ave.,Fairhope. 928-1720
Gigi & Jay’s • 400 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope. 928-2011
The Holiday • 4513 Old Shell Road. 342-4911
Marcie-n-Me • 8150 Cottage Hill Road. 634-4844
Sadie’s • 5 S Section St., Fairhope. 929-3222 

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