Your family's beach packing list will vary depending on your needs and interests, but this is a good place to start before you head out to the shore.
- Sunscreen (reapply often, even if it is waterproof) and lip balm
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Umbrella, kids' tent, or other sun shade
- Towels
- Blanket and/or folding beach chairs
- Cover-ups
- Goggles
- Flip-flops/water shoes
- Swimsuits
- Swim diapers
- Clean underwear/diapers
- Plastic bags for wet items
- Shampoo
- Combs
- Padlock for lockers, and/or wearable, waterproof mini-safe for stashing valuables
- Change/cash for vending machines/snack bar (or better yet—pack your own healthy snacks)
- Water for everyone
- Wipes
- Sand/water toys (labeled with your name)
- Balls or Frisbees (labeled with your name)
- Insect repellent
- Baby powder (helps remove sticky sand)
