Whether you’re heading for Robberg, Clifton Fourth Beach or Ballito’s main beach, get ready for lazy, sandy summer days. From practical goodies to keep you shielded from the sun, or dry off after an epic swim, to an old-school film camera to capture those precious holiday memories, here is Currency’s list of gifts to thrill even the most fastidious beach bum.
Riviera stripe beach umbrella in ochre, R2,409, Poetry.

Nova oval sunglasses in blue, R137, Superbalist.

K-Way kids colour block Boonie hat, R329, Cape Union Mart.

Stanley Aerolight IceFlow water bottle, 600ml in orange, R1,130, Poetry.

Villa tote bag, R549, Woolworths.

Adult towel poncho, R1,195 including shipping, Tidefolk.

eLwandle T-shirt, R750, Ibitso.


BeachMapTowel in orange stripes, R840, Love Jozi.

Ubuntu Memory Maker film camera, R1,299, Ubuntu Film Co.

Birki-Flow Eva Birkenstocks in eggshell, R1,899, Birkenstock.

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