13 Best Hacks, Tips & Tricks for Your Beach Vacation

If you are too concerned about all the chemicals in commercial sunscreens and struggling to make the right choice, you might want to consider making your own. All you need is a few simple ingredients and reliable recipe.

Dipping your toes in hot sand isn’t necessarily something to complain about, but having sand all over for weeks to come can get really annoying. If you want to keep your car and clothes clean, apply baby powder on your skin to dry it out quickly and the sand will fall right off.

If you still haven’t gotten your own waterproof phone case or you just forgot to pack it, there’s no need to worry. Just use a plastic ziplock bag. It will keep your phone safe and you can still use the touchscreen through it.

Do you really have to sunbathe only where the loungers are? Not anymore. Follow this simple tutorial and build your own convertible lounger. When the sun goes down, just fold your towel into a bag, store your stuff in the pockets and be on your way.

This is a simple yet game-changing hack. No need to watch your stuff on the beach from the water or worry about your valuables getting snatched. One of these inconspicuous TanSafe Portable Beach Safes can hide your keys, cash and phone. Or if you’re feeling crafty, try making your own using a large empty sunscreen bottle.

Too lazy to go for a swim? What if you could take a chilled drink with you? Just stick pool noodles on the sides of a small cooler and make your own swim-up bar. It’s also ideal for seaside parties.

Instead of filling the cooler with ice, freeze two large water bottles the night before and make use of the extra space. Alternatively, you can use frozen water balloons. Kick back a few drinks and when the ice melts, the fun begins.

It’s not nearly as hard as it sounds. All you have to do is dig a hole in the sand, fit a plastic sheet or a shower curtain liner into it and fill it with water. A perfect solution for the days when the sea gets too rough for the young ones.

If you’re going for a boat ride, make sure to secure your keys beforehand. Just spend a few minutes on a DIY cork keychain to make sure they don’t end up at the bottom of the sea.

Sometimes a long day at the beach can result in minor sunburns, no matter how frequently you apply sunscreen. Make your own Aloe Vera ice cubes and prevent the stinging sensation from ruining the rest of your holiday.

This one might require a little bit of skill, but it’s definitely worth the effort. Follow the instructions and turn your conventional e-reader into a solar-powered device.

Get your own custom sand imprint flip-flops and surprise your significant other with a romantic message.

Flip-flops tend to break at the most inconvenient times. Who would have thought that a mere bread clip is all it takes to—temporarily—fix them?