10 Phrasal verbs used at the beach

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Lay out	To spread out something, like a towel or a blanket, on the sand	We laid out our beach towels and relaxed in the sun. He laid out a picnic blanket for a beachside lunch. They laid out their towels and went for a swim. She laid out a beach mat and started reading a book. Let's lay out the umbrella to provide some shade.
Soak up	To absorb or take in something, like the sun's rays or the ocean breeze	We soaked up the sun on the beach all afternoon. He soaked up the ocean views while lying on his towel. They soaked up the atmosphere of the beach party. She soaked up the salty air and relaxed completely. Let's soak up the sounds of the waves crashing against the shore.
Wash up	To come ashore or be carried by waves onto the beach	Seashells washed up on the beach during the morning tide. Small pieces of driftwood washed up on the shore. Trash washed up on the beach, polluting the coastline. A lost buoy washed up, indicating a recent storm. Let's clean up any litter that washes up onto the beach.
Surf up	To ride waves on a surfboard or bodyboard	We surfed up and down the coast all morning. He surfed up a massive wave and rode it to the shore. They surfed up and caught some amazing waves. She surfed up the biggest wave of her life. Let's surf up the next big swell that comes our way.
Pack up	To gather belongings and prepare to leave the beach	We packed up our beach gear as the sun started to set. He packed up the cooler and folded up the beach chairs. They packed up their belongings and headed back to the car. She packed up the towels and shook off the sand. Let's pack up the beach toys and head home for dinner.
Hang out	To spend time relaxing or socializing at the beach	We hung out by the bonfire and roasted marshmallows. He hung out with friends and played beach volleyball. They hung out in the shade and enjoyed cold drinks. She hung out near the water's edge and watched the sunset. Let's hang out at the beach and enjoy the warm weather.
Set up	To arrange or assemble equipment or structures on the beach	We set up a beach umbrella to provide shade. He set up a volleyball net for a friendly game. They set up a tent for an overnight camping trip. She set up a sandcastle building station for the kids. Let's set up a picnic area with blankets and snacks.
Shake off	To remove sand or water from oneself or belongings	We shook off the sand from our towels before leaving. He shook off the water from his swimsuit before putting on clothes. They shook off the sand from their shoes before getting in the car. She shook off the water from her hair after swimming. Let's shake off the sand from our feet before entering the house.
Walk along	To stroll or walk leisurely along the shoreline or beach promenade	We walked along the beach, enjoying the cool breeze. He walked along the shoreline, collecting seashells. They walked along the boardwalk, browsing the shops. She walked along the promenade, admiring the sunset. Let's walk along the beach and look for interesting treasures.
Drift away	To be carried by ocean currents away from the shore	We watched as the boat drifted away into the distance. He drifted away on a raft, enjoying the solitude.