There’s nothing more inspiring than a day at the beach. Point Dume is my favorite LA beach spot, as it really feels like an escape from the city. We always park way down at the end close to the beach. Parking is $7.00, which actually seems worth it as the far beach is less crowded. Here are a few beach day tips:
BEACH DAY TIPS:
Sand Toys: You’ve got to have some, at the very least a shovel and a pail. We’ve collected a lot over the years, and I like to keep our sand toys organized in this mesh laundry bag. You can find one at Target, and it is light and the sand just flows through the mesh.
Sunscreen:
I like California Baby. The stick they sell is great for little faces and provides great coverage. My kids hate having sunscreen put on them, but they somehow don’t mind the stick.
Baby Powder:
Putting shoes back on a toddler or small child’s sandy feet can be a challenge. This is a tip I learned from another mom. Use some pure corn starch baby powder to sprinkle on sandy feet. The powder absorbs the moisture, and the sand just sloughs right off. Plus the kids think it’s cool when you sprinkle on the powder.
Beach hats & Protective Sun Suits
The sun is so strong at the beach. I like Roberta Freymann’s Roller Rabbit line beach hats as they are so big, floppy and so cute. She has a store in the Brentwood Country Mart.
UV suits
The Flap Happy outlet in Santa Monica has a great assortment of rash guards, (at very inexpensive prices!) plus they also carry one piece UV protective swim suits. As even the best sunscreen wears off in the water, I always feel more relaxed knowing the kids are slightly covered up.
Also make sure to bring pleanty of water and a few towels. (Maybe even extra clothes for the kids – mine always decide they want to swim again once I have gotten them out of their wet suits and all dressed. )
Summer is flying by. A day at the beach is a great way to enjoy LA and your family. Who knows? You may have a budding surfer on your hands as I seem to!
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