This week I am at the beach, trying to soak up the last few days of summer before school starts, so I thought I’d share my Beach Packing List with you today because it has been instrumental in our beach trips over the years. We go to the beach every summer, usually for a long weekend, but this year we are staying for a full 9 days. That’s a lot of beach time and you definitely don’t want to forget anything. Of course, you can always go to the grocery store if you do, but who wants to waste time there if you don’t have to?
We rented a condo, which is great since it means we have a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and multiple bathrooms. Since we have a full kitchen, we are making food ourselves instead of eating out for every single meal. That definitely has it’s place, and we do have plans to eat at a few favorite restaurants this week, but we also like the fact that we can cook and save a bit of money too. Therefore, I have some food and kitchen items on here as well!
Read on for a full explanation of some of these items and click the links to purchase. (Disclaimer: The links are affiliate links and I will receive compensation if you purchase something after using my link.)
Important Items You Don’t Want to Forget
- Wallet
- Phone
- Waterproof phone case
- Electronics/Tablets
- Chargers (all the chargers!)
- External Phone Battery – I’ve been using this exact battery for 7 years now and it still works like new!
- Car Sick Kit
Clothing (Quick list for all genders and ages)
- Shorts
- Shirts
- Sweatshirt – for those cool nights on the Boardwalk
- Leggings/Jeans – I’ve definitely been to the beach when it’s cooled off at night!
- Dresses
- Swimsuits – you probably want more than one if you are going for more than the weekend
- Coverup – to wear over your swimsuit
- Pajamas
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Shoes
- Flip flops/Water shoes – I like to wear water shoes in the Atlantic Ocean because I have no idea what I’m stepping on
Toiletries (Quick list for all genders and ages)
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Leave-In Conditioner/Detangler – sun and salt water can really damage your hair, so save some tangles and bring a good leave in conditioner. I personally like Redken’s One United.
- Hair Styling Products
- Hair brush/Comb
- Body Wash/Soap
- Deodorant
- Perfume
- Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Razor/Shaving Cream
- Nail clippers/File
- Tweezers
- Makeup and Remover
Beach Essentials
- Beach Towels
- Beach Blanket – I always bring a beach blanket to lay down in front of our chairs. Great for kids or if you want to take a nap!
- Beach Umbrella – Tommy Bahama knows a thing or two about beach items and you definitely want an umbrella to offer some shade while you are on the beach all day.
- Beach Cart – A beach cart is life saving when you are carting all your stuff from the condo to the beach. Make sure it has large wheels for the sand or you will be worse off than if you didn’t have a cart!
- Beach Chairs – A good beach chair isn’t cheap, but worth the investment since it’s being exposed to the salt, sun, and sand all day.
- Sunscreen
- Bug Repellant
- The Bug Bite Thing – I take this with me everywhere. TBH I don’t even use bug repellant since I’ve found this thing!
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Sun Hat – I love this hat for the beach! It’s foldable so you can pack it and not worry about it getting smashed!
- Sunglasses
- Aloe or After Sun Cream
- Baby Powder – I’m telling you, it takes the sand RIGHT OFF. If you are dry, sprinkle a little baby powder on your sandy feet (or wherever) and it will wipe right off. I keep one of these little guys in my beach bag, ready to go at all times.
- Beach Toys
- Life jacket for little ones
- Boogie Board
- Bubbles – Fun for little ones
- Travel Cup – For drinks on the beach! I like to use a Brumate wine tumbler because it’s insulated, has a lid, and fits in my cup holder on my chair.
Essentials for Condo
- Linens/Sleeping bags
- Air mattress – if necessary
- Fan
- Bath towels
- Paper plates
- Paper towels
- Cutlery
- Aluminum foil
- Sandwich bags – We always pack a cooler full of sandwiches and drinks to take to the beach with us for lunch. The first few years we ALWAYS forgot sandwich bags.
- Saran wrap (or other plastic wrap)
- Cups/Thermos for kids
- Nightlight
- Radio
- Pillows – if you are like us and you like your specific pillow from home
- Stuffed animals – for the kids
- Board Games and Cards – for rainy days or late nights
- Amazon Fire stick/Roku – Just in case the condo doesn’t have cable
- First Aid Kit – band aids, medicines, swimmer’s ear drops, masks, hand sanitizer, etc
Food Items
- Beverages – water, juice boxes, soda, etc
- Breakfast items – eggs, cheese, bagels, cream cheese, muffins, cereal, etc
- Sandwich items – bread, mayo, meat and cheese, peanut butter and jelly
- Snacks – chips, crackers, fruit, cheese, popcorn, etc
- Dinner items – typically things that are easy and everyone likes such as spaghetti or tacos
- Cooler and Ice packs
- Beer/Wine
- Bottle opener/Corkscrew
On my packing list, I also leave a few spaces for miscellaneous items to write down.
What do you think? Did I forget anything? Leave a comment down below if you take something not on this list!
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