Beach Trip Checklist

The beach beckons... here's your vacation checklist!

The Beach Trip Checklist for tropical travelers. If you're lucky enough to be going on a beach vacation our packing list will get you there in style.

Tips, Lists and Links to make your vacation
just beachy

A beach vacation? ~ oooh la la. A sun and surf and sand vacation. Make sure you have everything you need with our beach packing list.

All vacations begin with our Vacation Packing Checklists. Essentials that apply to every journey are included on this list. From there, each vacation is individual.

This page is all about Beach Trip Checklist items especially for shoreside, island and other tropical vacations.

Check out our Beach Vacation Tips

• ~ Sandals or Flip flops ~

  Apparently we aren't supposed to call them thongs anymore. A pair of "easy to slip on and off" shoes like flip flops, sandals or crocs are an absolute must. Something you don't mind getting wet or that are easy to kick off during beach walks.

• ~ Hat ~

  Take your shade along. A big, wide brimmed hat protects your face, neck and shoulders from the tropical sun. If you'd seen some of the people I've known who have spent too much time in the tropical sun, you would run to the hat store.

• ~ Sunglasses ~

  Polarized sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection are a good barrier between your eyes and the sun. Remember that the sun reflects off the water and intensifies the effects. You'll also find that good sunglasses make the scenery more crisp looking.

• ~ Sarong or Pareo ~

  These brightly patterned lengths of fabric are around 3 feet X 6 feet (size varies) . The lowly sarong scores super high in our double duty category.

  You can often buy these on the beach and if you've been on a beach vacation before, chances are pretty good that there's one in your closet. If you have one (or two) pack them.

  They'll come in handy as a swimsuit coverup, skirt, dress, beach blanket, table cloth, privacy curtain, sun shade, light blanket, etc.....and they'll ask for very little space in your luggage in return.

• ~ Dry Bag ~

  Dry bags are designed to float and keep water out. A small dry bag keeps cameras, paperbacks, smoking materials, etc. dry if you'll be sailing or boating.

  Medium holds a pareo, a towel, sunscreen, water bottle, camera etc. if it's big enough it can double as the beach bag. It even doubles as an ice chest in a pinch.

• ~ Beach Bag ~

  Beach Bags are flaunting some serious funk these days. A roomy bag to carry all your beach essentials in is a must. Pockets inside (or out) help keep small things organized and handles that are big enough to put over your shoulder make it a breeze to carry.

• ~ Zip Lock Bags ~

  I can't resist picking up shoreside treasures whenever we walk on the beach. Zip Lock bags hold shells, sea glass and wave worn rocks.

• ~ Hair Accessories (for the girls) ~

  You'll probably want to put your hair up on hot days and sultry nights. Speaking of hair, check out this Fabulous Hair Site and pick up some great new ideas to try while you're on vacation.

Here's a  Printable Version   of our Beach Trip Checklist.

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Visitors to our Beach Trip Checklist page may also be interested in the following pages

General Vacation Packing List
Her Vacation Packing List
His Vacation Packing List
Sea Glass
Printable Beach Vacation & Beach Bag
Beach Tips for Fun and Safety