Planning a solo trip or a day trip with the family? This season, make the most of the sunshine and beautiful weather by laying out at your local beach! Whether by the lake, sea, or ocean, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the ultimate beach day on a budget.
Your perfect beach day doesn’t have to break the bank. Find all your beach day essentials on the Flipp app and save on your whole itinerary.
Beach Day Tip #1: Avoid overpriced on-site snacks
The ultimate beach day wouldn’t be complete without your favorite snacks with you on-the-go! Avoid overspending on overpriced, on-site snacks and bring your own. Snack all day, guilt-free (knowing you’ve found the best deals). Flipp Tipp: bring a cooler with you to keep your snacks and drinks cold and fresh! Here are a few of our favorite food options:
- Chips, Nachos & Guac
- Homemade Sandwiches
- Crackers, Cheese & Hummus
- Fresh Fruits (Sliced Watermelon, Grapes, Cherries, or a Fruit mix!)
- Fruit Juice, Soda, or Sparkling Water
Beach Day Tip #2: Coordinate activities with your group
Make the most of your beach day by engaging in some lighthearted activities. Whether you prefer to stay active or to lounge and relax, any of these activities can be easily incorporated into your personal itinerary.
Flipp Tipp: If you’re planning a beach trip as a group, ask around in your group for beach equipment and gear. Chances are you already have everything you need if everyone pitches in.
- Volleyball: Luckily, many beaches have on-site volleyball courts available for visitors to use for free. Do your research beforehand or bring your own volleyball and enjoy a casual game by the shore.
- Badminton: Not into volleyball? That’s fine! Badminton is easy for any beginner to pick up and is a great way to get active while enjoying yourself. Opt for badminton if you’re searching for some lighthearted fun.
- Seashell Hunt: If sports aren’t your thing, take a walk by the shore and search for unique seashells to admire. Or, you can play a game of “who can find the biggest seashell” with the family! Shells belong on the beach, so remember to put them back once you’re done with your activities.
- Sandcastle Building: Build the ultimate sandcastle with your kids, or take a trip down memory lane with your friends. Unleash your creativity and have fun!
- Relax: Lay back and relax. You may even get a bronzed glow while you’re at it. Who doesn’t love the sound of that? There’s never a dull moment at the beach, and the perfect way to live in the moment is to simply enjoy the beautiful scenery as you lay back and relax- but most importantly, don’t forget your sunscreen.
- Beach Day Photoshoot: Capture your beach day moments and memories in time. Take those selfies, group photos, and photos of the beautiful scenery around you- title your saved album and share the link with your friends so you can go back to it throughout the year to relive your best moments!
- 20 Questions: A great way to bond with your friends and family!
The rules are simple: one person thinks of an object or person, and the rest of the players have to guess what it is that they’re thinking of. BUT, the questions can only be answered with a yes or a no. It is only if the guess is made within 20 questions that the players win. Can you guess within 20 questions?
- BBQ: If you have a grill laying around at home, the beach is the perfect place to make use of it. Enjoy some grilled hotdogs or burgers on the beach while bonding with your friends and family! Who doesn’t love some BBQ? If you’re planning a BBQ this season, check out our comprehensive BBQ shopping list so you don’t miss a thing!
Beach Day Tip #3: Skip the rentals and bring your own chairs
Save on rental chairs and bring your own foldable beach chairs! This season, you can find foldable chairs on sale through Flipp (if no one in the group has some already). Avoid the intense heat while cooling in the shade. Re-use your foldable chairs all season round and make the most of your savings.
Beach Day Tip #4: Don’t forget to pack your beach day essentials
Planning your ultimate beach day itinerary doesn’t have to be hard. We hope our guide has made planning easier for you. Pick out 2-3 activities you think you’ll enjoy and schedule your next beach day — don’t forget the snacks!
The Flipp app can help you curate your shopping lists beforehand to make shopping more affordable. Below, find our specially curated (and budget friendly) shopping list you can use ahead of your next beach day!
