The Top 10 Essential Beach Promotional Items

A day at the beach has many different meanings to different people. Tourists visiting a beach town are keen on spending a full day at the beach. No matter what the temperature or water conditions, they will make use of their beach time. After all, they may only be able to visit once per year or less, so they have to get in as much beach time as possible while visiting. Locals, however, typically enjoy shorter durations at the beach but much more often. If the weather or water conditions aren't ideal, we pass until better conditions arise. We live here so we don't have to spend the entire day at the beach. When most people think of the beach, they think of visiting during the Summer months while school is not in session. For locals, we look forward to the Fall months when the weather cools down a little bit, making the ideal temperature for a beach day. In my opinion, the best months for visiting Florida beaches are late September and October. While at the beach, there are so many activities in which to partake and these activities vary depending on the person. Some of the activities surround relaxation, while others involve physical activity. Below you will find a list of the top beach promotional items used on the beach by both locals and tourists. Because these items are so popular by beachgoers, they make very effective marketing items to giveaway to clients and potential clients.

Top 10 Essential Beach Promotional Items to Promote Your Business

1. Flying Discs - These are also commonly called Frisbees due to the popular brand name. They are not as easy to throw and catch as some people make them look, but they can provide hours of entertainment and exercise. What tricks can you do with them?
2. Can Insulators - Commonly called Koozies due to the brand name, these foam can or bottle holders help keep your drink colder for longer while out in the hot sun. They also help reduce the heat from your hand warming up the beverage. No one likes warm beer or soda. While customized koozies tend to be overdone by many companies, there are some cool options that offer a new twist on these overly common promotional items, such as burlap or full color.
3. Beach Balls - These fun inflatable toys can result in hours of fun for kids at the beach. There are many games to be played using a beach ball; you only have to use your imagination. They float in the water making them a great water toy as well. Many different color combinations, patterns, and sizes are available and these beach toys are the icon of beachiness.
4. Beach Chair & Umbrella - Sometimes you need a little shade. That's why having a beach chair/umbrella combo is a great item. These premium giveaway items are great for the big spenders staying at your resort. They are also great for gift shops to sell at high-end resorts.
5. Flip Flops - The only appropriate footwear at the beach is a pair of flip flops. As a matter of fact, it is a state law of Florida that one must wear flip flops....well....maybe that's not true, but it should be. Custom flip flops make great gifts since everyone needs a pair for the beach. Tourists from the mid-Western and Northern states may not even own a pair when visiting a beach town, so they welcome a gifted pair of branded flip flops.
6. Beach Towels - Whether you use your beach towel to lay on, cover your car seat when leaving the beach, or drying off, it is a very useful item. Beach towels come in many different sizes and weights ranging from cheap promotional towels to thick, luxurious towels. Check out our Beach Towel Buying Guide for more info.
7. Coolers - If you plan on spending more than an hour at the beach, you will need a cold drink and possibly some food. Having a well-insulated cooler is a must for the beach to keep your drinks and grub ice cold!
8. Sunglasses - Without them at the beach, you miss the scenery due to the bright reflection of the sun from the sand and water. Promotional sunglasses come in varying qualities from very low cost to premium, brand name options. They also help protect your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays. Don't forget a strap so the sunglasses aren't lost in the water!
9. Lip Balm with Sunscreen - Lips are an often forgotten part of the body when protecting the skin from the sun. If you've ever seen a nasty sunburn of the lips, you know those burns can be nasty. Protect this sensitive skin with a lip balm that includes at least an SPF 15 sunscreen.
10. Sunscreen - You can spot tourists from a mile away in a beach town because their skin looks like a lobster from the sunburn. The sun is much more potent at the beach because it reflects from the water and sand exposing you to more rays, which will burn you quicker than if you were inland.

When buying promos to give away to promote your business, your best options are often those that are useful. Therefore, since beach lovers will eventually buy these items above anyway, you might as well give them the opportunity to promote your brand while they enjoy the beach. Not only will they be reminded of your company, but so will everyone around them. Related Articles 10 Creative Ways to Use Custom Beach Balls 7 Ways to Market to Tourists in a Beach Town Spring Break Promotional Items