These Fanning sandals by Reef will be your new best friend. Comfort and style aside, the clever flip-flops have a built-in bottle opener. Thirsty? Just whip off the old flip-flop and open a brew—or a soda. The church key opener is recessed in the sole. Technical fabric makes the nubuck/neoprene upper water-friendly and the contoured foot-bed keeps your feet comfy on sand, soil or concrete.

"Guys will come in and think they're cool. I tell them to flip them over. Then they say, 'I'll take two,'" says Coastal Surf Boutique owner Christy Metzger.

The sandals are $44 for both men and women and come in a variety of cool colors. For men: black/tan, green/yellow, and light gray/brown; for women: lime, coral/taupe, and olive/lavender.

Need some shorts to complement the sandals? Consider the Gusto board shorts by Matix that hold a six-pack of beer. Six zippered cargo pockets are lined with netting for easy beer nesting. They come in black and camouflage for $55-$62, also at Coastal Surf Boutique.

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