Sand free. That’s the idea after a splash and swim in the ocean. And for less than $5, these beach mats deliver, making life at the beach with kids so much easier. We got ours at Sun Diego surf shop in Carlsbad.

This cutie beach bag we picked up at the same shop and we for sure ran it through its paces during our stay at in San Diego. Without fail, it held:

• Three rolled up tight beach towels
• Three water bottles
• All our sunblock including our new fav Raw – more raves for it here in our recent post
• Two sweatshirts
• Four dollar store Sandcastle makers + bucket
• and a regular size bag of cinnamon Jolly Ranchers