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5 Things You Won’t Want to Forget for a Beach Vacation

1. Dry clothes: Bring dry clothes and a Ziploc bag to store the wet ones in your day bag. A second swimsuit comes in handy for day two in case your first doesn’t quite dry.

2. Books or magazines: We love our eReaders but have had too many low-battery/sand-related incidents to risk hours of uninterrupted beach reading time.

3. Lots of drinking water: Staying hydrated is key.

4. A large blanket: You’ll want more surface area than just your towel to spread out and keep the wet sand at bay.

5. A jug of water: Keep this in your car to help rid yourself of pesky sand before you head back to the hotel. Baby powder works well too.

Complete Packing List for a Beach Vacation

Clothing & Accessories

Bring multiple swimsuits and coverups for multiple days on the beach. When you’re heading out, bring dry clothes with you. Don’t forget flip-flops and a great sun hat. For a killer workout, pack clothes and shoes for a run on the beach.

Toiletries

• Shampoo and conditioner
• Body wash
• Face wash
• Medications
• Aloe vera gel
• Small first-aid kit
• Insect repellant
• Glasses, contact solution, case and extra pairs
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Makeup
• Razor
• Small container of shaving cream
• Sanitary products
• Deodorant
• Brush or comb
• Sunscreen
• Disposable antibacterial wipes
• Hairpins/hairties
• Hair detangler
• Lipbalm with sunscreen

Electronics

• Phone charger
• External battery pack

Misc.

• ID
• Health insurance card
• Cash
• Credit and debit cards
• Printed copies of your hotel confirmation, rental car information, maps and itineraries
• Multiple sizes of zip-top bags
• Sunglasses
• Beach bag
• Snacks and bottled water
• Jug of water or baby powder to combat sand
• Beach blanket
• Beach chairs
• Beach umbrella
• Towels
• Water shoes
• Water toys
• Goggles
• Floatation devices
• Snorkel
• Frisbee
• Books or magazines
• Tissues
• Handheld fan
• Cooler