[header] How to pack a lunch for the beach [title] Prepare the equipment. [step] Having the right gear with you at the beach will make it a more comfortable and sun-safe experience. [substeps] A lot of people aren't so keen to sit and relax on the bare sand, especially not when it's hot or when it risks getting mixed up with the food. 
Bring a picnic sheet, a beach towel, and maybe even fold-up chairs for relaxing on so that you and your fellow diners can stay off the sand. Beach umbrellas are an excellent method to block off the sun around your area.