If you are a Gulf Coast resident (or you love to visit!), you know that this is the best time of year - summer on the Gulf! The salty breeze blowing through the air, sand between your toes, and days in the sun. When you get ready to buy your favorite apparel + goodies for the beach, avoid the souvenir shops and visit these awesome websites first! These 3 brands are adorable and give back to those who need it most. 


Pura Vida, Sand Cloud, and Point Break Apparel are all companies that offer the cutest beach gear while also having a mission to save our waters. Read on to learn what's so rad about these brands + why I love them so much!

1. Sand Cloud


Sand Cloud is a trendy beach apparel company based in San Diego, California. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of these guys by now - either on your Instagram feed or (recently) in Bed, Bath + Beyond. While not only carrying the cutest + most adorable beach towels and gear, Sand Cloud has a pretty amazing mission. With the motto #savethefishies, Sand Cloud gives 10% of all profits to marine conservation. With over 8 million tons of plastic entering our oceans each year, Sand Cloud is working to prevent this by recycling plastic into fabric for tees and creating reusable straws + bottles.


I have been a fan of Sand Cloud for many years - their mission being what drew me in! My favorite products are (hands-down) the mandala sea turtle towel and the reusable Save the Fishies water bottle. If you love this company as much as me and want to purchase something, use the discount code SHELBY.BERRY09634 at checkout for 20% off your purchase!

2. Pura Vida


Pura Vida, a term meaning "Live Free," is a beachy brand of coastal jewelry and other accessories perfect for every wanderluster with their bright colors and super-cute details. In less than a decade, Pura Vida has grown from two artisans creating bracelets in Costa Rica to a true lifestyle. The Pura Vida spirit is all about enjoying life's little pleasures, slowing down, and living life to the fullest. Most importantly, giving back is at the core of everything this company does. Over the last 9 years, the Charity Collection at Pura Vida has partnered with more than 175 charities around the world to donate nearly $1.7 million dollars to causes like Autism Awareness, Save the Dolphins, Hustle Kindness, Suicide Prevention and so many more.


As a lover of the coastal lifestyle, travel, and giving back, I've obviously been a fan of Pura Vida for a very long time. It's impossible to pick a favorite product, but their bracelets and wave rings are to die for! If you love what they stand for and want to give back, shop their Charity Collection! Use the discount code ShelbyBerry915 at checkout for 20% off your purchase!

3. Point Break Apparel


If you have been following us for a bit, I'm sure you've heard us talk about Point Break Apparel. This rad surfing brand donates 7% of all proceeds on their beach gear and apparel to local charities that keep our oceans and beaches clean! (Read more about this company's story on our blog post about Point Break Apparel here.)


We are new fans of PBA, but we love their mission and what they stand for! I'm pretty partial to their super comfy-but-cute tees and bikinis! If you love this company as much as we do, shop with them online and help give back to our oceans. Use code Whit20 at checkout to save 20% off your purchase!

If you decide to purchase from any of these rad brands that give back, be sure to tag us in your photos on Instagram at @shelbycreatesthings! Comment below + tell us what coastal brands are your fave!