10 Fun Things to Do at the Beach

This 10 fun things to do at the beach post was sponsored by Hawaiian Tropic as part of an Influencer Activation.. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.
I was just at the beach as recent as yesterday and I’m already wishing I could go back!  I would live there if I could.  I love the beach, but I’m not a big fan of just laying out on the beach, or at least not laying out on the beaches here in the south when it feels like it’s 100+ degrees out.  I have to be doing something to take my mind off of the blistering heat.  The possibilities are endless, but today I wanted to share some of my favorite fun things to do at the beach!

1.  Chill on the water – Huge group sized rafts like these are always fun!

2. Collect seashells – This will keep you occupied for hours and at the end you can turn your collection into a cute DIY project!

3. Yoga – Combine the two most relaxing things, beach and yoga, and you just made the perfect day!

4. Read a book – Download multiple e-books onto your iPad and you’ll never run out of books!

5. Play games – Latter ball, corn hole, bocce, and beer pong are never bad ideas!

6. Have a picnic – The beach makes for a great setting for a romantic picnic or scenic lunch.

7. Go for a walk – This is a great way to explore while also getting in some exercise.

8. Watch the sunset – If the daytime sun isn’t your thing, opt for camping out to watch the sunset instead!

9. Go crabbing – Hermit crabs love to come out at night, so pack your flashlight and search the sand for them.

10. Have a bonfire – If it’s allowed, this is a fun way to spend the night on the beach with friends!
Whatever you choose to do to have fun at the beach, just be sure you do so safely!  A temporary tan isn’t worth the lifelong battle of skin cancer.  I love a bronzed tan and I’m about as picky as they come with sunscreen (I hate the greasy feeling), but the consequences of sun damage just aren’t worth it!
I’ve finally found a balance into making myself happy in both ways of getting a tan and not feeling like a grease basket on the beach.  My routine is simple.  Two days leading up to a beach trip, I begin a sunless tanning routine.  I use my favorite sunless tanner nightly and by the time I’m at the beach, I’m already dark.  This helps me not feel pressured to over do it in the sun to get a tan.

Once I’m on the beach, I use a weightless sunscreen for sun protection that doesn’t leave me feeling sticky and oily.  I find that lotion works better than spray.  While in Gulf Shores this past weekend, I tried the new Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Lotion Sunscreen and it didn’t even feel like I was wearing sunscreen!  It features a unique, breathable formula with a light, airsoft texture for protection you barely feel.  I loved it!

I also like to follow up with after sun care, and the Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance After Sun Moisturizer is great for that.  It’s one of the first products to soothe, soften and leave skin radiant after a day out in the sun.  My skin always dries out after beach trips, and this has definitely helped reduce the dryness.

Will you be taking a beach trip this summer?  What’s on your list of fun things to do at the beach?