Planning and having a beach party is a lot of fun, but it comes with a responsibility to your guests, to fellow beach-goers, and to the environment. When selecting a time and place for your beach party, think about its accessibility for your guests. Unlike a day at the beach that may only require a towel, a book and a bottle of water, you and your guests will probably be bringing in several coolers, chairs and game equipment that you probably do not want to lug long distances. Also, survey potential locations at around the time of day that you plan to have your party. That way, you will know what conditions to expect. If you have your picnic at the end of the day, be prepared to clean up seaweed, stones, and litter that accumulated during the day (since most beaches are cleaned in the morning). This way, you will have created a safe area for your fun and games, and you can literally kick off your shoes and enjoy yourselves. After your party, make sure that you remove any remaining food, litter, beach c
