
Beach Days
A Guide to Throwing the Sickest Beach Party
How to throw a beach party on a budget: set-up, shade and music, easy drinks for a crowd, beach barbecues, games and a friendly sweepstake on the summer's big sporting final.
August 3, 2026
When the pool is not enough, head for the sand. These guides cover what to pack for a beach day, how to use floats safely at the seaside, and how to throw a beach party that people will talk about all summer.

How to throw a beach party on a budget: set-up, shade and music, easy drinks for a crowd, beach barbecues, games and a friendly sweepstake on the summer's big sporting final.

The beach essentials list: shade, sunscreen, beach balls and floats, coolers, towels and bags, plus seaside resort towns where the boardwalk and the casino meet.