Beach Vacation Packing Checklist
Use this cheat sheet to remind yourself of what you need to pack (beyond clothes, of course!).
Accessories
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Beach bag
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Flip-flops
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Glasses and/or contact lenses, if necessary (bring an extra pair, too)
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Sunglasses
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Sun hat
Clothing
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Swimsuit
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Swimsuit cover-up
Equipment
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Alarm clock
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Batteries for small electronics and cameras
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Beach blanket
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Beach chairs
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Beach towels
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Beach toys
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Beach umbrella
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Camera (and film, if needed)
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Cell phone
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Chargers for your cell phone, camera, video camera, and laptop
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Cooler
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Fishing poles
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Flotation devices
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Goggles
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Hair dryer
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iPod and iPod dock
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Snorkel and fins
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Video camera
Health and Beauty Items
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Aloe vera gel
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Antibacterial wipes
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Body lotion
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Comb and brush
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Contact lens solution, if needed
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Deodorant
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Face cleanser
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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
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Floss
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Insect repellent
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Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
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Personal-hygiene items
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Prescriptions
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Razors
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Shaving gel
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Soap
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Sunscreen (pack at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
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Toothbrush
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Toothpaste
Miscellaneous
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Addresses of friends and family for postcards
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Books
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Healthy snacks, such as chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels
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Maps and directions (try randmcnally.com for maps, directions, and traffic information)
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Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler’s checks)
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Printouts of reservations, if applicable
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Travel journal
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Travel pillow and blanket
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Travel-sized detergent
