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When Caroline Bean's nose isn't aimed at her smartphone to tweet to Visit Philly's 70K followers, it's buried in a book, preferably a hardcover that can withstand the crowded condition of her massive monogrammed beach tote. Because when Bean, the director of social media at Visit Philly, embarks on one of her frequent pilgrimages to the beach, she does so prepared.

Aside from your requisite beach towel and a smattering of toys for smaller family members, Bean's bag houses prescription sunnies, the trusty lip color she's rocked since high school, and six more seashore essentials, all of which you can read about after the jump.