There’s nothing better during the summer than a perfect beach dayOpens a New Window.. When the sun is shining, it’s always a great way to spend time with friends and family. It also means putting together your beach gearOpens a New Window. so everyone can have a good time.
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Even during the season, Major League Soccer playersOpens a New Window. take their chance to hit the beach when they have a day off.
You always want to make sure you’re prepared with the right gear. Men’s Journal caught up with three MLS players—Los Angeles Galaxy goalie Dave Bingham, Sporting Kansas City midfielder Roger Espinoza, and San Jose Earthquakes defender Nick Lima—to find out the essential gear and items they bring to have the best beach day possible.
Nick Lima – San Jose Earthquakes
Between growing up in Castro Valley, attending the University of California, and playing for the San Jose Earthquakes, MLS defender Nick Lima has had plenty of beach days. When Lima decides to hit the coast for a visit, he doesn’t just lounge around—he likes to do a little bit of everything.
“My favorite things to do at the beach are napping on the sand, swimming, boogie boarding, and surfing,” Lima says. “It’s great being in the water, hanging out with friends and enjoying the sun. I think that’s why we all go to the beach, to enjoy that and experience the beauty that it has to offer.”
Like everyone, Lima has favorite spots that he enjoys: “I like to go to Monterrey, that is the one I go to the most. Santa Cruz, of course, and the ones along Highway 1 in between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay are great, too.”
When Lima gets ready for the beach, he makes sure to have these essentials along with him: “Towel, sunscreen, boogie board, watermelon—it has to be cold—and good quality friends.”
