Going on a trip with your family can be a rewarding and exciting experience, but that is different when it comes to packing. Packaging for holidays can be pretty daunting, especially when younger ones are involved. Questions like, “What do I pack? Will I need this for a beach trip? And so on. We have covered the packing tips and lists you need to have an enjoyable beach holiday.

Packing Tips For Your Beach Vacation 

• Sand-free items: going on a beach trip would mean having a lot of wet clothes with sand sticking to them. While packing, take as many items as possible to prevent sand from sticking to you. Yes, there are sand-free items.
• If your gadgets are not waterproof, get a case to protect them.
• Disposable wipes will be handy at the beach, especially when cleaning food stains.
• Reusable plastic bags are a must-have on your beach trip. It will come in handy in multiple ways. You can put your wet swimsuit in it; you could use it to pack food or snack to the beach, etc. 
• If the hotel or beach house you are staying in offers towels, leave yours behind to get extra space in your box. Packing towels take up a lot of space.
• Mentally go through your daily activities; it helps you pack better.

Beach Holiday Family Packing List

The checklist below will help you have a seamless packing experience for your beach holiday. It will include an essential travel checklist and all other essentials for your trip.

Travel Document Checklist

If you have all your complete and necessary documents, your trip can be completed on time. Ensure you get all your documents ready and cross-check to see if any need to be updated for every family member, including the kids. Note that your passport must be valid for at least six months after your intended return date. Here are some important documents to take along:

• Passport and ID card
• Credit card and cash
• Drivers license
• Travel documents 
• Vaccination card
• Emergency number(s)

Clothes Checklist

On the beach, you need clothes that are light and comfortable. It is time to get into your wardrobe and get all those summer clothes out for you and the younger ones. It is always best to do quick and brief weather research about your destination; this will help you pack seamlessly. Usually, the beach is always windy, sunny, and sandy. The following clothing items should be packed for your beach trip:

• Tops 
• Pants (long and short)
• Dresses  
• Skirt 
• Underwears 
• Pyjamas 
• Scarf 
• Shoes 
• Sandals 

Kids Clothing 

• Tshirts 
• Pants (long and shorts)
• Leggings 
• Light jacket
• Pyjamas 
• Bodysuits 
• Change of clothes (significant)

Toiletries Checklist For The Entire Family

It is always a better idea to travel with your toiletries. It saves you extra money and the stress of trying to find the product that best suits you. It would be best if you did not forget to pack with you the following toiletries:

• Shower gel
• Shampoo 
• Face and body cream 
• Toothpaste 
• Toothbrush 
• Shower cap
• Hairbrush and comb
• Hair clips
• Towels 
• Shaving kit
• Deodorant 
• Cosmetics products (makeup and makeup remover)
• Pads
• Cotton wool and buds
• Other feminine product 

Beach Essentials Checklist 

Outside of the regular toiletries, some items are necessities for the beach. They are essential if you do not want heavy irritation, sunburn, or bug and sandfly bites.

• Sunscreen (essential)
• Sunglasses 
• Sun hats
• Lip balm (with SPF preferably)
• Repellant 
• Beach umbrella 
• Hair conditioner (to protect your exposed hair)
• Picnic blanket
• Swimsuit
• Swim diapers
• Beach towels
• Beach umbrella 
• Beach bag 
• Swim floaties for toddler
• Swimming/diving goggles
• Flipflops 
• Water bottle
• Cooler 
• Bottle opener 
• Utensils 

It is essential to check the environmental rules for sunscreen usage at the beach you visit. Some environments ban certain types of sunscreen because they harm coral reefs. You can purchase reef-friendly sunscreens that don’t contain octinoxate and oxybenzone.

Electronic Item Checklist 

• Cellphone
• Headset/ earpiece
• Foreign adapters 
• Cameras
• Power banks 
• charging cords
• E-book reader 
• Portable speaker 

First Aid and Health Checklist

• Medications (prescription by doctors)
• Disinfectant spray
• Fever gauge
• Plaster 
• Bandage
• Pain relievers for adults
• Ointment
• Cough syrup
• Nasal spray or drops
• Insect spray
• Earplugs
• Suppositories for vomiting and fever
• Vitamins
• Masks
• Alcoholic wipes or disinfecting wipes
• Hand sanitiser
• Disposable plastic gloves

Beach Essentials Checklist For Kids

Here is a list of items for your babies or kids for your beach holiday. Remove or add to the list as it best suits you.

For Kids

• Mild shower gel for kids 
• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Sunscreen for kids 
• Wound protection cream
• Face and body cream 
• Toothbrush for kids
• Toothpaste for kids
• Plastic bag (for vomit and dearth clothes
• Nail file 
• Tweezers 
• Wipes 
• Toilet paper
• snacks

For Babies

• Baby carrier
• Travel cot/sleeping bag
• A soft toy and a replacement
• Changing mat
• Sun protection for the car
• Drinking bottles (filled)
• Special foods (powdered milk)
• Snacks!
• Thermos bottle
• Tupperware
• Tissues
• Layers
• Travel towel
• Baby monitor
• Car seat
• High chair
• Stroller / Buggy
• Change of clothes

Entertainment Checklist For The Family

You want to go on your family vacation with something fun to entertain you. Below are suggested activities and games that can be used to spice up quality family time. 

• Card games
• Board games
• Books or magazines
• Electronic reader
• Sand toys and indoor toys
• Volleyball or football
• Painting materials
• Portable speaker
• Selfie stick
• Printable travel games (you will find many online)
• Stationeries; paper, pencil, pen, and coloured pen/pencil
• Floating raft. Most beaches would have where you could rent a kayak or a paddleboard, but there don’t come close to a floating raft in the ocean or the pool

Conclusion

You are set to go if you have all the items mentioned above! This list will benefit your search as you pack for your family vacation. Please add or remove items as this list best suits you. Enjoy your family vacation!