Sunshine, crashing waves, and the soft caress of the sand between your toes – the beach beckons for a perfect summer day. But ...

How to Pack the Perfect Beach Picnic Sage advice for eating well by the water, hiding your booze, and avoiding sand in food If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission.

Some of the food for the picnic for Madeline Golden and Scott Gordon of Newport Beach, set up by The Picnic Collective, at Calafia Beach in San Clemente on Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Photo by Mark ...

A picnic is not a picnic without a blanket, of course! This ZAZE Picnic Blanket is machine washable, extra large (coming in at 80 inches by 80 inches), waterproof, foldable and easy to travel with.

From the beach to the outdoor concert to the ballpark (yes, most MLB stadiums let you bring food in!), our experts on the dishes that fuel their summer adventures.

Some of the food for the picnic for Madeline Golden and Scott Gordon of Newport Beach, set up by The Picnic Collective, at Calafia Beach in San Clemente on Saturday, March 13, 2021. (Photo by Mark ...

These picnics can be as simple as a table and pillows over a blanket with a few decorations for two people, or feature everything from private chefs to a pop-up movie screen and popcorn machine.