Beach Vacation Packing List
A beach trip looks simple until you're buying $30 sunscreen at the resort shop. Pack these and spend that money on tacos instead.
Sun & Water
- Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 30+
- After-sun aloe
- Sunglasses
- Wide-brim hat
- Swimsuits (2+)
- Rash guard
- Water shoes
Beach Bag
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrella or tent
- Insulated water bottle
- Dry bag for phone
- Snacks
- Book or e-reader
- Sand-free blanket
Clothing
- Cover-up
- Shorts and tank tops
- Sandals or flip-flops
- One nicer dinner outfit
- Light sweater for evenings
Toiletries
- Leave-in conditioner
- Lip balm with SPF
- Aloe
- Medications
Extras
- Snorkel set
- Portable speaker
- Zip bags for wet suits
- Small first aid kit
Tips
- Reapply sunscreen every two hours and after swimming.
- Baby powder takes sand off skin fast.
- Check if your destination bans oxybenzone sunscreens (Hawaii and Key West do).
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