The 18 Best Foods To Bring To The Beach That Will Last All Day In Your Cooler

Is is just us, or does food eaten at the beach just taste so much better? It's easy to see how the salt, sand, and sun from a day at the beach can make you work up quite the appetite, and you shouldn't have to compromise on what you bring along in the cooler, or lose your prime spot to head to the snack bar.

Packing food for the beach can be a little tricky, though. After all, you’ve got a bunch of different factors to consider with beach foods like the heat, cooler space, whether you actually feel like packing utensils, and sand, which has the amazing ability to end up, well, everywhere.

Wraps are our go-to sandwiches for packing for the beach since they are so easy to eat, without getting sand where you don't want it. We also love freezing Prosecco grapes for a cheeky afternoon treat, mixing up a non-mayo based pasta salad, and packing plenty of everything snack mix. Packing them all securely in your favorite sturdy food containers (rather than plastic bags) will help keep your snacks safe and sound.

We are never too far from anything sweet, and your beach day should be no different. Brownies and rice Krispie treats are great packable desserts, since there's no risk of melting and they don't need to be chilled. Whatever you choose, we have tons of easy cooler hacks to help you keep you (and your beach foods) cool all day long.