With summer in full swing, it’s time for those long-weekend trips and well-deserved vacations at one of our nearby Shore towns. In preparation for your day full of sun and sand, we tapped into our local retailers to find the perfect items for your trip to the Jersey Shore and beyond.
1.) Summer Reading
Barnes & Noble’s latest Nook iteration, the GlowLight Plus, features a new water-tight design, which is resistant to fresh water at a maximum of 3.28 feet and protected against sand. It also boasts a glare-free and scratch-resistant screen with GlowLight technology to help you read in the sun. Plus, its battery life lasts up to six weeks after a single charge.
$130 at Barnes & Noble, 1311 Nixon Drive, Moorestown, (856) 608-1622, BarnesAndNoble.com
2.) Water Sport
Walk on water with L.L. Bean by Pau Hana Surf Supply’s Seahawk Stand Up Paddle Board that’s suitable to use on lakes, rivers and oceans. The board features an epoxy resin shell plus a decorative bamboo veneer along the deck. Measuring 11.6 inches, the board also comes equipped with a stable displacement hull and an EVA traction pad, perfect for new or experienced paddlers.
$1,399 at L.L. Bean, 500 Route 73 S., Marlton, (856) 552-9883, LLBean.com
3.) For the Kids
The classic water bucket gets an upgrade with Quut’s newly designed Ballo. The toy’s circular design makes it easy to grab-and-go, allowing your little ones to run from sea to sandcastle in one swift trip. Ballo is also equipped with a handle, allowing for stability with minimal spills.
$20 at Wonder World, 23 S. Main Street, Medford, (609) 953-1118, KidOToys.com
4.) On the Sand
Skip the beach chair and try Picnic Time’s Beachcomber mat, a lightweight and fully padded polyester mat that comes with an adjustable backrest giving you comfort and a sand-free seat on the beach. The mat also has a steel frame, an adjustable shoulder strap and a zippered pocket for your valuables big enough to even hold this magazine.
$49, available in select colors at Nordstrom.com
5.) It’s All in the Bag
It’s time to upgrade last summer’s beach bag with Vera Bradley’s Lighten Up Expandable Travel Tote, which unzips along the middle expanding by four inches. Not only is it water-resistant, the bag features interior zip- and gusseted-slip pockets for easy storage and a zip-top closure for added protection against the beach elements.
$88 at Vera Bradlet, 100 Premium Outlets Drive, Blackwood, (856) 221-8445, VeraBradley.com
6.) Itty Bitty Bikini
For a day at the beach, L’Space by Monica Wise’s bikinis meld comfort and style thanks to their nylon and spandex material for a seamless-fit. This Lively sports bra-style pullover top has over-the-shoulder straps which crisscross at the back, while the Estella bottom is detailed with cutout slits along the hip.
$70-$80 each available in select colors and styles at South Moon Under, 500 Route 73 S., Marlton, (856) 988-0254, SouthMoonUnder.com
7.) Tropical Trunks
For the stylish beachgoer, Tommy Bahama offers a variety of swim trunks ranging in colorful nautical and tropical prints in different styles. From the boardshort-style trunks with a snap closure to the elastic drawstring waist, each swim trunk is made with quickdrying fabric for added comfort after a swim.
Prices and styles vary at Lee Newman, 2076 Route 70 E., Cherry Hill, (888) 448-8311, LeeNewman.com
8.) Sun Care
A day at the beach deserves the best in skincare and Dr. Jart’s Every Day Sun collection is no exception. The Sun Fluid liquid gel acts as both an antipollution sunblock with 30 SPF and a moisturizer with cypress water and seaweed extract. The Soothing Gel utilizes aloe vera, cypress water and peppermint to help soothe, cool and hydrate sunburned skin.
$32-$34 at Sephora, 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford, (856) 384-8500, US.DrJart.com
9.) Hats Off to Summer
Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays in true style while wearing J.Crew’s short-brimmed straw hat. The retailer switched up the classic paper straw hat by making it their own with just a slightly shorter brim, promising a more fitted, sleeker look.
Available in black or dusty dune at J.Crew, 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, (856) 910-9901, JCrew.com
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Published (and copyrighted) in South Jersey Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 14 (July, 2016).
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