Published By: Satavisha

Enjoy Solo: Tips To Have Fun At The Beach Alone

While enjoying a beach solo can be a delightful experience, going to the beach alone can bring forth some challenges too.

If you love visiting beaches during vacations, do not allow the lack of company to dissuade you from enjoying the calming waters to the fullest. Beach vacations, as relaxing as they sound, visiting them solo can be vulnerable too. Leaving your belongings on the beach while you take a dip in the water can expose you to several vulnerabilities. Here are some safety tips that can help you enjoy your solo vacation at the beach.

Carry a waterproof pouch for electronic gadgets.

If you have to carry some essential items with you at all times, such as your ID, transportation tickets, cash, and your phone, the ideal way of keeping them safe is by carrying them with you. But you may wonder, what should you do with your personal and essential belongings when you wish to take a dip in the water? Put them inside a waterproof pouch that can fit your phone and other important items like credit cards or cash.

Ask fellow tourists on the beach to take care of your belongings.

One of the simplest ways to keep all your essential stuff safe when you are at the beach all by yourself is to ask someone else for help. Even if you don’t know them, most people will agree to do this favor for you. But it is always a little risky to seek help from a stranger - after all, not everyone has good intentions, and they could be the ones to steal your stuff, but if you wisely pick a family or an individual, you could be sorted.

Try to avoid over-friendly people at the beach.

There is a very common trick of deliberately throwing a ball or Frisbee in your direction to derive an opportunity to get to know you in a seemingly accidental manner. Be mindful of who you are befriending and where you allow that relationship to go. Always remember to spend time with your new friend in a public place.

Rent an umbrella and a beach chair

In some parts of the world, you will find developed beaches where you can rent a chair and an umbrella on the beach. It is sometimes accompanied by drink services too. For solo visitors, it sometimes includes some basic security services - attendants keep a watch on solo travelers entering and leaving the area and take care of their belongings to prevent theft.

Before plunging into the water, look out for dangers.

Some beaches are prone to rip tides. Before plunging into the water, ask locals if there is anything you should be worried about or if there is any other better time of the day to get into the water.

Now put on some sunscreen and head straight to the beach without further ado.