If you’re anything like me, my July weekends are spent taking the ferry to the Rockaways, given that I live in Brooklyn. The cost of food in these pricey beach areas is exorbitant. This past weekend, I paid $7 for a watermelon juice, which I chugged in 0.5 seconds given how hot this summer heat has been. I thought, with a little more prep, you (and myself!) can have a successful and delicious beach day without breaking the bank. These recipes are here to help – just grab your cooler or picnic basket!