Can you believe that it’s already the end of June? With temperatures rising to scorching, with a few days reaching into sizzling, summer is here and here to stay. With Independence Day this week, many of us (myself not included, unfortunately) are off to the beach for some tanning, swimming, barbecuing, and catching up with friends and family. While laying out in a bikini is fun for a while, sometimes you just have to put some clothes on.

Or you really should. Like when you go to a restaurant, regardless of how casual and beachy the atmosphere may be – please cover up ( Ashbury Park NJ now enforces no bathing suits on the boardwalk). Loose linen pants are the perfect choice for staying cool and comfortable at the beach.