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15 Songs for Every Stage of Your Beach Trip

Whether you’ve only got one night or an entire weekend, every collegiette needs a beach getaway every once in awhile. Admit it– the sun, sand and boys are already calling your name, and we’ve got the tunes to accompany every stage of your beach bender.

Cruisin’ Jams

That’s right! Your bags are packed, your tank is full, and you’ve got your bikini on and ready—let the beach adventure commence! Make sure to blair these three jams to getextra stoked for the summer fun that awaits.

Good VibrationsThe Beach Boys

Never Let You GoThird Eye Blind

Pirate FlagKenny Chesney

Loungin’ in the sand

The waves are crashing, your sunscreen is applied and your biggest concern is making sure your spening equal amounts of time laying on your back and your front. You’ve officially arrived and the sand is your safe haven, just make sure to download these three songs for the iHome before you go.

Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffet

PolaroidShwayze

Cups (Miss Me When I’m Gone)- Anna Kendrick

The Pregame

You’ve showered and changed into your fave sundress, and the only thing left on your to-do list is to go out to a beach bonfire or tiki bar and show off your stellar tan and beachy waves with your girls. Play these tunes to get you and your crew in the mood for a great night.

Jump Right In Zac Brown Band

Sail- AWOLNATION

A Little Party Never Killed NobodyFergie ft. Q-Tip and GoonRock

Requests for the DJ

You’ve made it out and are ready to ensure your night at the beach goes out with a bang. You and your girls can’t wait to dance, sip fruity drinks and flirt with tourists. Get the DJ to play these songs to get the bar right on-board with having an unforgettable night.

White WallsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis

Dancing In My HeadEric Turner & Avicii

AliveKrewella

The morning-after departure

If your bender is going all weekend, just hit the repeat button on the playlist above. However, eventually you are going to have to make that horribly depressing trip back home from paradise. No worries though! We’ve got some jams to help you ease the pain.  

You Don’t Know How It Feels- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Summertime SadnessLana del Rey

Boys of SummerDon Henley

Abigail Colby is a current senior at Salisbury University in her native state of Maryland. Before writing and blogging for Her Campus, she worked on the entertainment team for College Magazine and founded her own column, Party Girl Problems, in SU's student newspaper. Along with working as a writer, Abigail is a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha and member of Saisbury Univeristy's Center for Civic Activism. She is also a self-admitted online shopping addict, huge Baltimore Ravens fan (ya know, the Superbowl champs), and loves being out on the water. Puppies and cupcakes are pretty high on the list as well. Enjoy!!