Pack These Essentials for Your Next Family Beach Trip
The beach is the ultimate summer destination for many families. Sand, sunshine and cool waves make for a really relaxing day perfect for everyone. If you are lucky enough to get a day at the beach, you want to be sure you pack everything you need to really enjoy the day with your family and not have to make random trips to go get the basics. If you do not head to the beach on a regular basis, you may be wondering what to pack for your next beach trip. The good news is packing for the beach can be a breeze if you follow this list.
Sun Screen
Sun protection needs to be your first focus when packing for the beach. Whether you are sitting by or playing in the water, you are exposed to more sun than normal so sun protection is vital. A quality sunscreen in the highest SPF you can find is the perfect start. Make sure to check the label, so you know exactly what ingredients you are putting on your skin. Not all sunscreens are great for children or people with sensitive skin. Be sure to pack enough that you can reapply about every two hours, even more often for people sensitive to the sun. Rash guards and swimsuits with built in SPF are great for protecting sensitive shoulders and backs. For on the beach, an umbrella or tent is also a great option to provide shade.Kid Towels

Cooler
Grab one of these great coolers and fill it with food and drinks. While most beaches have several places to buy food, it can be a pain to wait in long lines for an overpriced flavorless hot dog because you forgot to pack your own snacks. Even if you choose not to pack food, you still want to bring plenty of drinks to stay hydrated, especially water. We love to freeze reusable water bottles and use them as the ice for our cooler. Then we have plenty of ice cold water to rehydrate from the sun and less mess than dumping a bag of ice into the cooler.Toys

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Would be great for our upcoming vacation!!
Yes these towels are great. We use ours at the beach and pool
I pack sunscreen!
Absolutely!
Sunblock, water (lots of water), cooler, towel, beach toys and a chair.
Definitely lots of water is important, don’t want to get dehydrated
Sunscreen, floppy hat, sunglasses, water, beach towel, and chair!
Yes to all of these! Tough to find a good floppy hat I like though
Lots n lots of kid sunblock!
I use the same sunblock as the kids to get the most protection possible!
Backpack, picinic, bathing suit, sunscreen, diet pepsi, sun glasses
Great ideas. Love the Diet Pepsi lol
I pack extra clothes, drinks, snacks and meds on a beach trip.
Extra clothes are a definite must in case the originals get wet
We take water, hats, towels and most of all the sunscreen.
Hats are a big help with keeping the sun off of your face
sunscreen
Absolutely!
sunblock, towels and a change of clothes
Great ideas
Towels, Sunscreen, snacks
Snacks that don’t melt are a must!
Sunscreen, towels, kindle, snacks and water
Ooh a kindle is a great idea so you can bring multiple books with you
What a great win it would be ,summer so hot for the little ones so I could use all of it ,hope to win????
Summer gets very hot here in Georgia, a trip to the water is a must
would love to win! connie danielson
Good luck!
I really dislike the beach. I need to buy a tent for shade if I take my toddler this year.
I don’t like getting too hot or too much sun, so a tent definitely helps
Those towels look as cute as a button would love to win one Sincerely Mary Harding
They are really cute! Good luck
Sunscreen,water,lots-of-fruits,towels,
Fruit is a great idea, good refreshing snack
Umbrella for shade!
Oh yes, an umbrella or cabana is awesome
towels, sunscreen, snacks, drinks and umbrella
Great list
the main thing is sunscreen, but we pack snacks, change of clothes, first aid kit , and water and towels for sure!
A first aid kit is important but not everyone thinks of it
I take sunscreen that has bug repellent
Great idea, 2 for 1
Suncreen, chair, beach towels, snacks & drinks.
I prefer a chair to a towel for sure
We back everything and make a day of it
Good idea
We always pack plenty of sunscreen, along with water & snacks (that won’t melt in the heat). Always a couple good books & a blanket/beach chairs. And hats, sunglasses, water toys/boogie boards.
Good books for parents are great because kids tend to want to stay longer than I do
Sunblock, water, snacks and toys for the kids
Yes I agree with those
Sunscreen is most important!
Absolutely
Trips to the beach I love to pack lunch in a picnic basket! Kids love it! But trips to the beach aren’t complete without sunscreen or a beach towel!!
A beach picnic sounds like a fun idea
Everything! Towels, bathing suits, toys, sunscreen, etc.
I tend to overpack because I never know what we will need but not have
I pack a towel, sunscreen, water, fruit, brownie, hat or visor and float.
Ooh a brownie!
i take water, snacks, sunblock and a beach towel, and hat
Lots of water for sure if it is hot
Sunglasses and sunscreen are on the top of the list
I can’t go anywhere without my sunglasses, especially the beach!
For a beach trip we pack towels, sunscreen, toys, clothes, bathing suits, floats, food…you name it we pack it. We are a family of 6 so we need everything.
I pack a lot for 3 of us, I can’t imagine how much stuff I would bring for 6!
I pack towels, sunscreen, change of clothes, brush, floaties, drinks and snacks
Great list!
Large beach towel !
The bigger the better for me!
I always pack sunscreen for my kids who burn easily
I’m with you. I actually burn very easily too