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Beach Vacation Packing Checklist

Beach Vacation Packing Checklist

Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what you need to pack (beyond clothes, of course!).

By Melanie Wagner

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Checklist

Accessories
Beach bag
Flip-flops
Glasses and/or contact lenses, if necessary (bring an extra pair, too)
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Clothing
Swimsuit
Swimsuit cover-up
Equipment
Alarm clock
Batteries for small electronics and cameras
Beach blanket
Beach chairs
Beach towels
Beach toys
Beach umbrella
Camera (and film, if needed)
Cell phone
Chargers for your cell phone, camera, video camera, and laptop
Cooler
Fishing poles
Flotation devices
Goggles
Hair dryer
iPod and iPod dock
Snorkel and fins
Video camera
Health and Beauty Items
Aloe vera gel
Antibacterial wipes
Body lotion
Comb and brush
Contact lens solution, if needed
Deodorant
Face cleanser
First aid kit, including gas relief tablets, antacid, antidiarrheal medicine, antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, non-aspirin pain reliever, thermometer in a hard case
Floss
Insect repellent
Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
Personal-hygiene items
Prescriptions
Razors
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving gel
Soap
Sunscreen (pack at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Miscellaneous
Addresses of friends and family for postcards
Books
Healthy snacks, such as chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels
Maps and directions (try randmcnally.com for maps, directions, and traffic information)
Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler’s checks)
Printouts of reservations, if applicable
Travel journal
Travel pillow and blanket
Travel-sized detergent

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