6 Dollar Tree Essentials You Need Before Your Next Trip to the Beach

Summer is upon us, and that means beach time. And beach time means spending money on things for the beach — which is a less fun time, for sure. But never fear! Dollar Tree, the oasis of all things $1.25, has a wide variety of beach day essentials that’ll get you through the summer season without going broke.

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Here are six Dollar Tree essentials you need for the beach .

Water Bottles With Snack Compartments

While there’s tons of water at the beach, none of it’s drinkable. Plus, spending all day in the sand and surf can dehydrate you — so it’s important to bring a lot of (drinkable!) water with you.

Luckily, Dollar Tree has some super cute water bottles that are clear and hold 13 ounces of water. But here’s the best part: The bottles have a little container built into the bottom where you can store snacks! So you can carry your water and trail mix all in one bottle — or a margarita and some chips!

If you’re thirstier, there are also bigger bottles that hold 20 ounces for the same price. Not as fun, but still a great deal!

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Mini Fabric Tote Bags

Sand is fun to play in, but it’s not so fun when it gets in your phone or on your sunscreen bottle. That’s where these adorable mini fabric tote bags come in handy. They’re cute, functional and perfect for keeping your stuff sand-free. Throw in your phone, keys and sunscreen, and you’re ready to hit the sand in style!

Pool Noodle Chairs

Have you ever wished your pool noodle could be a chair? Probably not — but now that you know it’s a possibility, you might want one!

Dollar Tree has these wild things that turn a regular pool noodle into a float you can sit on — and they’re super fun. Plus, at $1.25, they’re a a cheap way to relax in the water. You could even get a few and have floating chair races with your friends! Game on!

Big Beach Bags

When you go to the beach, you need something to carry all your stuff. Dollar Tree has big woven tote bags that are perfect for this. They’re roomy enough to hold your towel, sunscreen, snacks, and maybe even a book or game. Plus, they come in different designs, so you can choose one you like.

Beach Pails With Shovels

You can’t go to the beach without building a sandcastle, right? Dollar Tree has beach pails (that’s another word for buckets) that come with shovels. And guess what? They’re glittery, so your sandcastles can be extra fancy. These pails are 7 inches tall, which is a good size for making castles or collecting shells.

Inflatable Beach Balls

Beach balls are classic beach toys, and Dollar Tree has them too. These are 20 inches in diameter when you blow them up, which is the perfect size for playing catch in the water or on the sand. And because they’re inflatable, they’re easy to carry to and from the beach. Play ball!

Stock Up for Summer at Dollar Tree

When you’re shopping at Dollar Tree, keep in mind that it might not have everything all the time. Sometimes popular stuff sells out quickly. But if you can’t find exactly what you want, try to think creatively. Maybe a small plastic container could work instead of a snack compartment water bottle or a regular bucket could replace a glittery beach pail.

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