Hit the Beach! | Stake your claim on the sand with the cheery La Playa portable beach umbrella by Santa Barbara Designs. Made of teak in two collapsible parts, it’s easy to carry but sturdy enough for breezy summer days. From $1,150, 800-919-9464, sbumbrella.com.
speak up! | Get the party started with this boldly striped portable speaker. $24, at C. Wonder, 5 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-2645, cwonder.com.
Aloe there! | In case you’ve had too much sun, this hydrating mist will take the sting out of it. $28, at Second Nature, 41 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, 631-324-5257, secondnaturemarkets.com.
throw down this towel | You’ll have the chicest spot on the beach with this stylish, fast-drying cotton beach towel. $169, at Henry Lehr Beach Stop, 154 Main St., Amagansett, 631-267-5544.
age gratefully | Beauty expert and Southampton resident Sue Devitt has created this soothing skin primer, so you can actually have fun in the sun. $48, suedevittbeauty.com.
table tennis, anyone? | Once the clambake’s over, clear off the table for some after-dinner Ping-Pong. $31, at Sylvester & Co., 103 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-5020, returntomainstreet.com.
spiral into control | Combat those beach-barbecue pests with this sleek citronella incense spiral. $15, at General Home Store, 100 Park Pl., East Hampton, 631-324-9400, generalhomestore.com.
cute coozie | Dress up whatever you’re drinking with this festive, nautical-themed sleeve. $10, at Maison 24, 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton, 631-537-2488, maison24.com.
This article appears in the August-15 2012 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).