TAKING CARE OF THE BEACH

A post shared by M. (@marisahdz) on Apr 24, 2018 at 12:12pm PDT

RESPECT EVERYONE

There a wide variety of people that go to the beach. From bikers to fishermen to sports teams, everyone comes out to enjoy the beautiful coastline of California. However, the variety of people and activities can sometimes create conflict on the beach. Understanding that things are going to happen and people aren’t going to be following the rules can make beach day less stressful when you learn to go with the flow. Just having common courtesy like not walking through people’s area can just make everyone’s day more enjoyable. The most important part of this is that bikers and skateboarders understand pedestrians always have the right away.

PICKING UP AFTER YOURSELF

The best part of the beach is being able to enjoy the sand between your toes and cooling off from the summer heat in the sweeping ocean breeze. The worst part is when you can’t enjoy those aspects of the beach because people neglect to clean up after themselves. Pick up the trash and mess you’ve made on the beach when you leave so you can enjoy the beach the next time you go.

A post shared by Wendy Domanski (@winkfacephotography) on Apr 24, 2018 at 12:56pm PDT

LEASH YOUR DOG OR LEAVE HIM HOME

You love your dog. We understand. Who doesn’t love a dog? But unfortunately, there are a few people who do have a legitimate fear of dogs. Keeping your dog on a leash just keeps things safe for others and the dog even if you have the friendliest dog in the world, allowing you to reign him in when bikes and skateboards are flying past. Remember though, he can’t be on the beach but may enjoy it from a distance. He may enjoy the pier and boardwalk up close, but he is to remain out of the sand.

ENJOYING THE BEACH

A post shared by Carlos Raul (@carlos_raul_fisio) on Apr 24, 2018 at 12:59pm PDT

TURN OFF YOUR PHONE

You don’t get many days away from the office or out with your family, but you do manage to spend every minute of every day on your phone. It’s time to just turn it off and leave it behind in your car. Put your phone down and focus on the present. Enjoy the time with your family on the beach by talking to them and having some fun. Trade the phone for a sports ball and play a pick up game with the people you love.

BRING A FITTED SHEET

It’s annoying trying to keep your blankets mostly free of sand and clearly marked so others don’t walk through the area you’ve claimed. Bring a fitted sheet and fit it around objects like your cooler and bags. It not only cuts down the sand being dragged into your area, but it also allows to people to clearly know they shouldn’t walk over that area.

A post shared by Harmony Sandoval (@hungryhungryhammy) on Apr 24, 2018 at 1:00pm PDT

LEAVE THE SUBSTANCES AT HOME

It’s illegal to have most substances on most beaches to begin with, and even if you have a disregard for rules, the beach really isn’t the place for it. Beaches are full of families and little kids. If you want to smoke weed and drink at home, that’s great, but a public beach is not the place for it. Your discarded joints and open bottles could fall into the wrong little hands when you aren’t paying attention. Save it for home.

Photos courtesy of Wolfram K and Leo Moshvoska on Pexels.com and Harmony Sandoval’s, Carlos Raul’s, Wendy Domanski and Maria Ahdz’s Instagrams.

While the one piece may have you cringing for many reasons, it’s at least not as unfashionable as they used to be. Instead of a single piece of fabric with holes cut out, fashionistas finally took the time to upgrade the design and make one piece suits go from cookie cutters to cute, fashionable attire that isn’t so embarrassing to walkout in.

A post shared by E’s Life & Style (@eleanagrasso) on Apr 24, 2018 at 1:19pm PDT

The newest trend with the one piece suit specifically has incorporated the front tie that has long been apart of women’s fashion. Instead of a flat piece of fabric, the suit cuts at waist for a high waisted look and gathers the fabric up top to make a tie strapless chest piece.

However, it’s reasonable to say not everyone is a one-piece type of girl, and no matter how in it may be you just refuse to don the solid piece of fabric. No worries though, the fashion world knows and understands this and is working just as hard on its bikini styles.

A post shared by Miami Swim Week by FWO (@miamiswimweekend) on Aug 7, 2017 at 6:51pm PDT

The big bikini trend for 2018 will definitely be this new one-shoulder style. It’s as fashionable as the one-shoulder dress and is probably just as comfortable if not more. The styles within this concept vary from an one-inch strap to a full cap sleeve on one side. Women will be able to find the style and look that truly fits them, and the best part is that mix-and-match bikini’s are also coming back so women can truly customize their beach day outfit.

Photos courtesy of Juan Salamanca and Bruce Mars on Pexels and Miami Swim Weekend and Eleana Grasso’s Instagrams.