Before you get to frolic in paradise somewhere, you have to pack first. Travelling is awesome but deciding what you need to take along with you can be a daunting task, especially if you need to pack for your entire family.
If you’re going on a beach vacation, there are some essentials that you should take with you. At the end of this post, you’ll find a free, handy beach vacation packing list PDF you can download.
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Beach Vacation Packing List
Beach Essentials
There are some items that you absolutely need when you’re at the beach:
- Beach bag
- Sunscreen/ sunblock
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Bathing suit(s)
- Cover-up
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Towel
- Sandals/ Slippers
Beach Extras
These are items that are nice to have especially when travelling with kids:
- Beach safe
- Umbrella
- Beach blanket
- Chairs
- Cooler/ Insulated bag
- Beach toys
- Safety/ Flotation devices
- Mask/ Snorkel/ Fins
- Sports gear
- Beach reading—Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks
- Music player
Clothes
Take these clothes with you so you’ll be ready for anything from a stroll on the sand to a nice dinner.
- Underwear
- Sleepwear
- Casual shirts
- Dress shirts
- Jeans
- Pants/ Trousers
- Shorts
- Dresses
- Leisure shoes
- Dress shoes
- Socks
- Light jacket
- Belts
- Jewelry
- Handbag/ clutch bag
Toiletries
Of course, you need basic toiletries for any kind of trip:
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Comb/ Brush
- Hair products
- Lotion
- Shaving supplies
- Makeup
- Makeup remover
- Feminine hygiene products
- Nail file/ Nail clippers
- Hand sanitizer
- Medication
- Vitamins
- Pain reliever
- Anti-diarrheal medication
- Glasses
- Contact lenses
- Saline solution
Related: How To Stay Healthy When You Are Travelling
Travel Essentials
Without some of the following items, you won’t even be able to go on your trip, so ensure you have them:
- Passport/ Visa/ Other I.D. & Passport Holder
- Itinerary
- Wallet/ Purse
- Cash
- Credit cards/ ATM cards
- Medical insurance card
- Travel insurance card
- Cell phone/ Tablet/ Laptop
- Electronic chargers
- Voltage adaptor
- Camera
- Memory cards & batteries
- List of medications
- Emergency contact
- Credit card contact
- Snacks
Why You Need A Beach Packing List
Having a checklist of items that you need to pack means you’re far less likely to forget something important. It will also save you time and money because you won’t need to buy the forgotten item(s) when you get to your destination. You want to enjoy your vacation as soon as you land, not look for the nearest place to buy a toothbrush.
If you need to pack for your family, print a copy of the list for each person going on the trip. That way, you can make sure you have the necessities for everyone. The checklist can also be helpful for other types of trips. Simply skip the beach-related items.
Download the Beach Vacation Packing List.
Being an organized traveler reduces your stress so you can enjoy your vacation. So, for your next beach vacation, pack ahead of time using this beach packing list.
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