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Grab your sunglasses, sunscreen, towel, and your pool floats from FUNBOY. It is time for the ultimate summer beach day! There is no better time than now to spend a day outside by the ocean with your closest friends and family. In addition to all the essential beach supplies like snacks, a cooler full of drinks, and beach games, preparing the perfect playlist for your day of fun in the sun will make it that much more memorable. After all, playing the right tunes is a surefire way to set the tone for the entire day. It is the key component to hosting a great party, no matter where you are!
So, are you ready to make your beach day even better? Keep reading below for the top tips on how to create the perfect beach playlist.
Bring a high-quality portable speaker
First thing is first, you need a high-quality speaker! Playing music off your phone or through a small, muffled speaker will tarnish the listening experience. Not to mention, the sound will be even more drowned out against the sound of the crashing waves. Therefore, it is worth investing in a great-sounding speaker that you can bring with you to the beach, then use continuously throughout the year – from fall campfires to winter holiday celebrations. It does not need to be a huge speaker, either. There are plenty of high-quality, portable speakers that are compact and easy to pack in your beach bag.
Choose your beach day vibe
Once you have got your speaker situation sorted out, it is time to choose your perfect beach day vibe. Do you want energetic, party-centric beats to get everyone excited for a lively beach party? Or would you rather relax to laidback tunes, such as island music or reggae songs? Whatever seaside ambiance you are going for, curate your beach playlist around that same vibe. It will help get you into your desired mood and set the tone for the entire day. Relax, lay back, and tan while chilling out to Lo-fi beats or rage to techno while you dance in the sand and waves. Pick your vibe and commit!
Know your audience
Are you heading to the beach with a boisterous group of friends, having a wholesome family beach day, or are you beaching it with your sweetheart? One key tip for making your perfect beach playlist is considering who you will be chilling by the water with. If you are going with friends, you might choose something with a pumped-up beat and lyrics that everyone can sing along to. For a family beach day, maybe you will go with a playlist that centers around positivity and fun – think classic beach tunes like Island in the Sun by Weezer. If you are having a romantic beach day with your honey, create a playlist of love songs, as well as songs that represent your relationship and your time spent together.
Make it longer than you think it should be
Chances are you are going to be spending several hours at the beach, especially if you decide to stay and catch the sunset. Therefore, it is important to have tons of songs backed up onto your ultimate beach day music playlist. Your best bet is to make your playlist as long as possible. If you are going with friends and family, you can even have them add songs of their own or take recommendations from your crew for the playlist to ensure that everybody gets to hear a song that they love!
Prepare songs for every activity
From driving to the beach with the windows down to relaxing in the sand to chatting with friends over homemade sandwiches for lunch on the beach, one way to make the most of your beach day playlist is to prepare the right vibe and tunes for each part of the day. Craft your playlist to reflect your beach day schedule and start playing it on the aux as soon as you get in the car to go. After all, there is nothing like cruising down the highway to beachy island music to get you hyped up for an epic beach day.
So, are you ready to jam out at the beach? Follow the steps above in order to create your perfect beach playlist. Whether you are visiting a nearby beach with family, road tripping with friends to a new beach destination, or are on a solo adventure having a tropical vacation, preparing a solid playlist is the best way to get in the mood for a day by the sea. Create your playlist, pack your beach supplies, hit the road, and press play!