beach vacation packing list
It’s the weekend and I also want to get out and do some things. Its weird right now I’m between jobs and also work part time with internet ventures. I sometimes go hiking near the Oregon coast. I recently bought a GPS but still haven’t used it outdoors. So I decided to come up with a beach vacation packing list for my adventures.
GENERAL CONDO SUPPLIES
Paper Towels
Napkins
Paper Plates
Dishwasher detergent
Salt & Pepper
Laundry Detergent
Bath Soap/Shampoo
Bathroom Tissue
Kitchen Garbage Bags
Coffee Filters
Coffee, Sugar, Coffee-Mate
Zip Lock bags-several sizes
MISCELLANEOUS
Movies
Camera (with fresh batteries) & film
Laptop, Video Games, CD’s & Player
Sunglasses
Beach-bag
Books & Magazines
Writing materials, stamps & journal
Friends & Relatives addresses for postcards
Friends & Relatives E-mail addresses
Stamps
Flashlight & batteries
Recipes for vacation cooking
Destination maps, books, literature
School work assignments and books-if any
Paper and pen or pencil
Games, cards, etc.
Zip Lock bags
SMALL CHILDREN LIST
Small carry-on or pack
Stuffed animal
Favorite blanket
Games & favorite toys
Rainy day toys
Food & juice
Coloring books, crayons, etc.
Picture books
Favorite or new movies
Zip Lock bags SNORKELING & SWIMMING
Mask
Fins
Snorkel
Aqua socks or dive booties
Air mattress
Waist flotation device
Beach Towels
Blow-up Water Toys
Beach Umbrella
Radio
Zip Lock bags for shells
SPORTS
Fishing Pole and Tackle
Tennis rackets
Golf clubs
Surfboard, boogie board
Diving gear
Bicycle
CLOTHES
Shoes – sandals, flip-flop, tennis, walking
Shorts
Tank-tops/T-shirts
Slacks/dress
Hat-baseball, straw
Cover-ups (swimsuit)
Bathrobe
Pajamas/night shirt
Underwear, socks, etc
Swim suits
Light jacket/wind-breaker
Ladies-jacket or sweater for restaurants
Heres another good beach vacation packing list you can go by. Sorry if i repeated some of the items.
Nice to have items:
Folding beach chairs, Umbrella
Beach Cooler
Flashlight
Pillows
Video Recorder
CD Player
Books / Books on Tape
Alarm Clock
Cell phone and battery charger
Travel journal
Water-proof sheets
Babies:
2 outfits per day, sleeping clothes
Cool clothing
Stroller
Baby formula, Bibs
Diapers
Changing Pad
Zippered plastic bags
Bathing supplies
Baby food and spoon
Pacifiers
Blankets
For Older Kids:
1 outfit per day, 2 extra tops
2 swimsuits per child
1 nice outfit
1 out-of-season outfit
2 towels per child
Beach toys, Frisbee, paddle ball *usually available upon arrival
For Traveling:
Travel Games, Books
Crayon, Clip Board
Cooler with drinks and snacks
Packing Clothes:
Complete change of clothes for each person per day (think cool, comfortable clothing) — though if you are renting a place with laundry facilities, you may be able to get away with less
Lightweight sweater or jacket and long pants for cooler evenings
Swimsuits (two per person, so you’ll always have a dry one)
Beach towels (again two per person is ideal)
Beach cover-ups or roomy T-shirts (to throw on over swimsuit when you’ve had enough sun)
Baseball caps or wide-brim hats (to protect faces from sun)
Sunglasses with UV protection for adults
Sandals (rubber, plastic or waterproof are best)
Beach Bag
Family size Beach Blanket
Toiletries:
Bath Soap
Toothbrush/Paste
Deodorant
Mouthwash
Cologne/Perfume
Contact lenses
Razor Kit
Shaving Cream
Tissues
Cotton Swabs
Matches
Mouthwash/Dental Floss
Bottle Opener
Sunscreen
Nail clippers/tweezers
Cosmetics
Cotton Balls/Qtips
Combs, Brushes
First Aid Kit:
Band Aids
Aspirin
Moist Towelettes
Sunscreen
Gauze
Motion sickness tablets
Birth control
Adhesive strips
Antibacterial handsoap
Cold Medicine
Insect Repellant
Lotion for Insect bites
Thermometers
Aloe Vera Gel
Lip Balm with sunscreen
For the Baby:
Baby Powder
Teething Ointment
Diaper Rash Lotion
Baby sunscreen
Baby Wipes
Must have:
Wallet and/or purse and cash (we often forget the most obvious things)
Credit cards and/or traveler’s checks (plus list of numbers of both)
Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
Eyeglasses and/or contact lenses (plus lens cleaner)
Medical insurance cards, list of phone numbers
Prescriptions and other medications
Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations
Maps and directions
Camera, film, digital camera memory cards, batteries
Must do:
Pick up trash / Remove trash from home before departure
Buy travelers checks
Tune-up car, check tires, battery, major fluids, brakes etc…
Replace expired prescriptions and medication and replace expired sunblock, most SPF lotions lose potency over years time
Replenish Toiletries kit
Hold incoming mail and newspapers
Notify neighbors of your vacation and give phone # for emergencies
Mow your lawn just before you leave
If you’re leaving your car, leave it parked in the driveway
Lock all windows and doors before you leave
Unplug small appliances
Turn off AC/Heat
Make arrangements for any pets you have