9 Beach Towels Under $30; Chub Rub-Eliminating Suits

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Here's what happened today in Racked cities around the country:
NEW YORK—Throw your summer shopping cash into the suit, not a towel. Here are nine beachy options to help you do just that.

SAN FRANCISCO—Eliminate your man's chub rub with this new swim trunk line from Chubbies, an SF brand whose highest calling is to "liberate your thighs."

LOS ANGELES—Giftbar keeps on expanding, now giving Los Angeles even less of an excuse to skip out on buying birthday presents.