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While it's (usually) always beach season in LA, dipping your toes in the water in December is a different story. Nevertheless, you're already planning on dressing up to bare some skin, so why not ensure that the rest of your sun-and-sand gear also look the part?

Although you can hit up any non-descript tourist shop along the boardwalk for merch, what's not a breeze is trying to tell your late pals that you're "that big red umbrella next to lifeguard station 5". From eye-catching umbrellas for standing out from the crowd to sleek folding chairs and tasseled blankets for creating a cool coastal hangout, check out the best stores in Los Angeles for shopping stylish beach accessories.