{"id":1683,"date":"2011-07-01T14:56:05","date_gmt":"2011-07-01T19:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2025-12-02T01:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T07:57:42","slug":"beach-accessories-to-improve-your-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/beach-accessories-to-improve-your-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach Accessories to Improve Your Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"533\" width=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pexels-photo-414012.jpeg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Current image: man doing hand stand\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Planning a trip to the beach this summer? Taking sunblock, bathing suits, towels, and sunglasses are a given, but there are so many\u00a0other items that could really make your experience the best.\u00a0 These accessories will make your beach time so much more fun (and comfortable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radio Pillow: Perfect for not only the beach, but also around the home, a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Patio-Furniture-Aluminum\/SWC-Sports-Radio-Pilow.htm\">sports radio pillow<\/a> is a fun and inexpensive way to entertain yourself while relaxing. Just lay back and tune into your favorite station. The stereo speakers will surround you with music and the ergonomic design will offer the ultimate comfort. You will be the envy of everyone on the beach.<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/SWC\/Sports-Radio-Pillow-Girl2-small.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"Radio Beach Pillow\" style=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beach Chair Canopy: Need some relief from direct sunlight? A removable <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Patio-Furniture-Aluminum\/SWC-Canopy.htm\">chair canopy<\/a>\u00a0will transform any beach chair into a shady retreat. It is easy to attach and provides maximum protection. The canopy pictured is designed to fit any adult Swim Ways or Kelsyus chairs, which are popular brands sold by vendors nation wide.<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/SWC\/Canopy-for-Chair-small.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"Beach Chair with a Canopy\" style=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portable Beach Mat: Better than a towel, this mat will make sure that you experience a comfortable day of lounging. It is lightweight, fully padded, and even has an adjustable backrest. The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Patio-Furniture-Aluminum\/PIC-Beachcomber-Beach-Mat.htm\">portable beach mat<\/a>\u00a0folds up like a purse, complete with storage pockets, so its stylish even when it&#8217;s not in use.<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/PIC\/802-00-104-125-sm.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"Fold Up and Portable Beach Mat\" style=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to the beach this summer? Taking sunblock, bathing suits, towels, and sunglasses are a given, but there are so many\u00a0other items that could really make your experience the best.\u00a0 These accessories will make your beach time so much more fun (and comfortable).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,12,18,19],"tags":[605,48,49,52,81,413,434],"class_list":["post-1683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beach-accessories","category-innovative-solutions","category-portable-fun","category-shade-solutions","tag-beach-accessories","tag-beach-chairs","tag-beach-mat","tag-beach-vacations","tag-chair-canopy","tag-portable-beach-mat","tag-radio-pillow"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/pexels-photo-414012.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1253&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-r9","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":859,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/umbrella-hooks-are-handy-accessories\/","url_meta":{"origin":1683,"position":0},"title":"Umbrella Hooks Are Handy Accessories","author":"Trey Collier","date":"July 30, 2010","format":false,"excerpt":"Umbrellas provide perfect shade pool side, on your porch or patio, or at the beach, but they can offer another benefit with the Pole-R Bear Umbrella Hook: storage space! 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