This hat would be perfect for the beach. I have trouble finding hats that will fit my small head, so i was really excited that this hat comes in a smaller size. I actually bought this hat to wear in a race because I am running in a really hot and sunny country. I think that it will be great because it fits well enough that there is very little bounce.

Cons: The hat is a little rigid and you definitely have to make sure it doesn't get smashed in your bag or it would break. The top of mine got broken a little bit in transit, but I'm just going to stick some glue on it and hope it stays together. This is a one-trip-use hat. I couldn't see it lasting more than one season without breaking.