Trust me when I tell you it is NO FUN to go to the beach without a towel. While some people may enjoy the hot, scratchy sand against their skin, most prefer a little bit of cotton between them and the beach. And you’ll need something to dry off with after a dip in the ocean. And you’ll need something to wrap around you when you wander up to the Kimo’s Shaved ice stand. And if the weather turns (which I hope it doesn’t), a good towel does double duty as a jacket. And, if for no other reason, you’ll want something to put between your wet, sandy self and the real Corinthian leather (or hot sticky vinyl) seats of your car
Bottom line is, you shouldn’t go to the beach without a really good beach towel. Preferably one that reflects your personality.
You can always pick one up at the souvenir stand on your way to the beach. Yeah, they allow you to advertise back home that "I Sunned My Buns on Miami Beach
