Beach + Water Activities

Any vacation spent on the water is a perfect one in our book. Soak up the sun and explore new waterways with the best beach and water equipment like paddleboards, beach towels and chairs, water shoes, and more.

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The Nomadix Original Towel draped over the shoulders of a person next to a pond
The 7 Best Quick-dry Towels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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You Don't Want to Step Foot in a Waterpark Without These 18 Essentials From Just $9
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We Found the Perfect Inflatable Paddle Board for Beginners — and It’s So Easy to Travel With
serene life inflatable paddle board
The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards for Beginners, Tested and Reviewed
Best Supportive Swimsuits
The Best Supportive Swimsuits for Every Style and Activity, Tested and Reviewed
Night surf sessions in wave pool at Wai Kai
This Kelly Slater–approved Spot in Hawaii May Be the Best Place to Learn to Surf — and It’s Not Even in the Ocean
Person Kayaking in the Oru Kayak with mountains in the background
Oru Kayak Review: The Lake Sport Foldable Kayak Is Perfect for Traveling Paddlers
I Grew Up Boating, and I Always Pack These 15 Items for The Lake Tout
My Family Lives on a Lake, and These Are 20 Items We Always Have on Deck for Boat Adventures
This Anti-fog Snorkeling Kit Is a Great Size to Pack for a Trip— and Will Last for Years Tout
This Lightweight, Anti-fog Snorkeling Kit Is a ‘Great Size’ for Travel — and It’s Nearly 40% Off at Amazon
What I Pack for A Family Beach Trip Tout
I Go to the Beach a Dozen Times a Year, and This Is What I Always Pack for a Family Trip — All Under $50
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The Best Turkish Beach Towels for Luxurious Days in the Sun, Tested and Reviewed
Intex Challenger Kayak, Inflatable Kayak Set
Amazon’s No. 1 Best-selling Kayak and Paddleboard Are Both Massively Discounted for Memorial Day
Pacific Breeze Easy Set Up Beach Tent
The 5 Best Beach Shades, Tested and Reviewed
Brella Canopy Shelter Umbrella
The Best Beach Umbrellas for Staying Cool and Comfortable, Tested and Reviewed
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Amazon’s Best-selling Paddle Board Is a Must-have for Summer — and It’s 38% Off Now
The Best Dry Bags
The 6 Best Dry Bags of 2024 — For Boating, Hiking, and Trips to the Beach
Best Beach Accessories
The Best Beach Accessories and Gear For Your Next Summer Getaway
One-Off: Seasonal Outdoor Product (Paddleboard, Tent, etc.)
Shoppers Say This Inflatable Paddle Board Will Be Your Best Purchase of the Year — and It’s Up to 41% Off
I've Been Cruising 20+ Years, and These Are 15 Essentials in My Amazon Cart for My Next Trip Tout
I've Been Cruising 20+ Years — Here Are 17 Items I'm Shopping for My Next Trip With Royal Caribbean, From $6
I Just Got Back from Cruising the Caribbean on the Most Expensive Ship Ever Built and This is What I Packed Tout
I Cruised the Caribbean on One of the Most Expensive Ships Ever Built — Here Are 14 Items I’m So Glad I Packed
Ultimate Galápagos Packing List
The Ultimate Galápagos Packing List
Pack for a Spa Day
The Ultimate Spa Day Packing List
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I Spend Every Weekend at the Beach, and These 5 Under-$50 Beauty Products Keep My Skin Soft and Protected
This 'Sturdy and Light' Inflatable Stand-up Paddleboard That's 'So Easy to Pack' Is Nearly 40% Off at Amazon Tout
This 'Easy to Pack' Inflatable Paddle Board Takes 'Minutes' to Set Up — and It's Nearly 40% Off Right Now
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This Inflatable Paddleboard Has 18,000+ 5-star Ratings at Amazon — and It’s 60% Off
Target UPF Biker Shorts Tout
Shoppers Are Replacing Their Swimsuit Bottoms With These Comfy UPF 50+ Bike Shorts for Water Activities
Amazon I Live at the Beach, and This Rash Guard Saves Me From Getting Too Much Sun Tout
I Live by the Beach, and This $20 Amazon Gem Is My Secret to Staying Sunburn-free All Summer
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This Best-Selling Cooler Backpack That Keeps Drinks 'Ice-cold All Day' Just Dropped to $33
TK Most Comfortable One-Piece Swimsuits Under $50 at Amazon tout
The 12 Most Comfortable One-piece Swimsuits for Summer, Each $40 or Less at Amazon
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Amazon Is Having a Massive Beach Gear Sale for Memorial Day — Shop Our 38 Top Picks Right Now
I Collect Bathing Suits Like I Collect Passport Stamps, and This Is My All-time Favorite Tout
I Collect Bathing Suits Like Passport Stamps, and This Flattering Amazon One-piece Is My All-time Favorite
TA3 SURFY SWIMSUIT TOUT
I Finally Found a Flattering Swimsuit That Miraculously Snatches My Waist and Provides Extra Sun Protection
: What to Pack for a Dive Trip: A Complete Checklist
The Ultimate Dive Trip Packing List
BO KAI LUN Waterproof Pouch with Waist Strap Tout
Travelers Are Using This Genius Waterproof Bag to Keep Their Smartphones Close — Even While Snorkeling
KEEN Women's Elle Backstrap Casual Platform Open Toe Wedge Sandals TOUT
This Comfy Sandal Is ‘So Supportive, It Feels Like You’re Wearing Sneakers’ — and It’s 61% Off
Ultimate All-inclusive Resort Packing List
The Ultimate All-inclusive Resort Packing List
Best Coolers With Wheels
The 8 Best Coolers With Wheels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
The Best Beach Bags and Totes
The 18 Best Beach Bags and Totes of 2024
collage of popular swimsuit brands
The 8 Best Swimsuit Brands of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
White Olukai Sandals
The 12 Best Beach Sandals of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
A person wearing the Fair Harbor The Anchor Swim Trunks
The 13 Best Swimsuits for Men of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
The Ultimate Beach Vacation Packing List
The Ultimate Beach Vacation Packing List
Person on beach wearing Body Glove Smoothies Mylene One-piece Swimsuit in cactus
The 13 Best Swimsuits for Women of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
An Isle Pioneer Inflatable stand up paddle board floating in a lake
The 10 Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
The Best Swimsuit Cover-Ups
The Best Swimsuit Cover-ups To Wear All Summer Long
Person walks on the beach with a Sunflow beach chair on their back
The 10 Best Beach Chairs of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Diji Osmo Action 4
The 3 Best Underwater Cameras of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
A person sitting under the Qipi Beach Cabana
The 10 Best Beach Canopies of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Brooklinen Beach Towel folded on sand at the beach
The Best Beach Towels We Tested, From the Ultra-soft to Personalized Picks
State Wellington
The 9 Best Beach Coolers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
SIC Maui Tao Paddle Board
The 6 Best Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024
Dog sitting in a beach wagon.
The 9 Best Beach Wagons of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Tal off familycare insect repellent
I Had Malaria, and These Are the Bug Repellents I No Longer Travel Without
The Best Sarongs for the Beach
The 14 Best Sarongs for the Beach
Picnic Baskets
The 10 Best Picnic Baskets of 2024, from Vintage Hampers to Insulated Backpacks
Person sits in a Kokopelli Kayak on a lake
The 6 Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2024
collage of popular beach games
The 20 Best Beach Games of 2024
Best Swim Caps of 2023
The 11 Best Swim Caps of 2024
Fashion Item Roundup Under $TK: Swimsuits TOUT
Amazon’s 15 Top-rated Bathing Suits Are Perfect for Any Getaway — and All Under $50
Best Water Shoes for Women
The 6 Best Water Shoes for Women of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
A man wearing the Chaco Rapid Pro Clay sandals while standing on concrete
The 6 Best Men’s Water Shoes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
beach wedding guest dresses
These Are Amazon's 13 Best Beach Wedding Guest Dresses for Under $50, According to a Shopping Writer