Protect your skin.  Apply plenty of sunscreen and reapply it throughout the day.  Remember trouble spots such as the ears, feet, and nose.  Even cloudy days allow the sun's harmful rays to cause sunburn.  Limit at the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Use sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher and avoid sunbathing for long periods of time.

Apply Sunscreen daily.  If possible, 1/2 hours before sun exposure, and reapply often, especially after swimming or exercise, even the waterproof sunscreens.  Apply sunscreen according to directions.  Shake well, rub it in well to make sure you get even coverage on all exposed parts of the body, especially the face and back, which receive the most sun exposure, and don't forget ears, feet and hands and behind the knees.

Wear sunglasses.  The sun's rays can cause serious eye damage.  Sunglasses are like sunscreen for your eyes and protect against damage that can occur from UV rays.  Be sure to wear sunglasses with labels that indicate that they absorb at least 90 percent of UV sunlight.

Wear foot protection.  This prevents you from getting your feet burned from the sand or cut from glass in the stand.

Drink plenty of water.  The hot summer days can dehydrate you very quickly.  Drink often even if you don't fell thirsty.  Avoid alcohol and caffeine as they dehydrate the body making the heats effect on your body worse.

Supervise children at all times.  Don't leave your kids unsupervised, even in popular areas.  They may wander and become lost.

Supervise young children when using restrooms and change rooms.

Report any hazardous beach conditions to the authorities.

Watch out for aquatic life.  There are often jellyfish and stingrays as well as other sea life in the water, which may sting or cut a person.  Other problems may occur on the beach or in the water, which may require first aid.  In any situation where first aid is needed, seek a medical attention.

Call or wave for help if you are in trouble.

Watch for signs of heat stroke.  Heat stroke is life threatening, and therefore must be monitored carefully.  Symptoms include hot, red, and dry skin; changes in consciousness, rapid, weak pulse, and rapid shallow breathing.

Respect other beach patrons.  And remember your beach manners.