Real Simple Life Travel Travel Planning 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 Adam Bluestein, Ingela Ratledge, and Melanie Wagner Advertisement FB Tweet More Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print beach-ball Credit: JAMES BAIGRIE Accessories Checklist Beach bag Flip-flops Glasses and/or contact lenses, if necessary (bring an extra pair, too) Sunglasses Sun hat Clothing Checklist Swimsuit Swimsuit cover-up Equipment Checklist 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 Checklist 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 Checklist 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
