Come summertime, we prefer to be poolside as often as possible. Between the endlessly sunny days and ever-rising temperatures, there's simply nothing better than relaxing by (or in) a pool — whether you're working remotely from a patio lounge chair, perfecting your tan on a pool deck, or lounging around in a pool float (preferably with a drink in hand, too).
Perhaps the only thing better than a relaxing poolside hang is a full-on pool party bash where you can invite all of your closest friends and throw the most memorable summer rager. Sure, that means the pressure falls on you to be the ultimate pool-party host, but with a little help (courtesy of our shopping experts, no less), you'll have no problem stocking up on all of the best pool-party supplies from mainstream retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Pottery Barn, and more.
Ahead, we've rounded up all our favorite summer pool-party essentials aside from, well, the pool. From ice coolers and beach blankets to patio lights, pool floats, and even a citronella candle or two, our curated guide guarantees you'll earn the title of world's best pool-party host — we apologize in advance if you have a hard time getting your guests to leave. Shop all of our selects below.
— Additional reporting by Kelsey Garcia
