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The Perfect Packing List for Your Beach Vacation

Finally, your well-deserved beach vacation has arrived, so it's time to pack. From swimwear to sunscreen and everything in between, we have put together a detailed packing list for your beach vacation. First, you will find a short list of essentials for a beach vacation and then a more comprehensive list, which covers everything you could possibly need, from first-aid travel kits to technology. Read on to discover our packing list for beach vacations.

Not the right vacation packing list for you?  Try our packing list for a European vacation or our camping packing checklist.

Beach packing list: Short essentials packing list

  • Sunscreen

  • Aftersun lotion/Aloe vera

  • Bug spray

  • Swimsuits/swim shorts/bikini

  • Cover-up/beach dress

  • Sunglasses

  • Flip flops/sandals

  • Beach towel

  • Beach mat (for rocky beaches)

  • Beach bag

  • If necessary, a waterproof dry bag.

  • Waterproof cases for your mobile phone, camera, etc.

Family beach vacation packing list:

If you’re planning a family trip, here’s our packing list for a beach vacation with family:

  • Cooler bag

  • Batteries

  • Air mattress

  • Air pump

  • Balls/water games

  • Beach tent

  • Wind deflector

  • Water wings or floaties

  • Umbrella

  • Picnic

Tickets, money, and documents (and, of course, more documents)

The important stuff. You can’t board a plane without your passport, and you can’t buy a coffee in any city without a bit of money. Here’s a tip: always bring your ID and travel documents with you. If you don’t feel comfortable bringing the originals with you, take a photo of them or have a PDF scan on your phone. Just make sure a stranger isn't able to unlock your phone.

  • Credit card/debit card

  • Cash (foreign and domestic)

  • Phone number of your bank in case you need to lock (or unlock) your card.

  • Consider bringing a fanny pack to keep all your things in (all the hipsters are doing it).

  • ID cards and/or passport

  • Driver's license (if you have one)

  • Student card (if you have one)

  • Health insurance card and, if necessary, proof of health insurance abroad

  • Any medical prescriptions (in case you need them)

  • Train ticket or plane ticket and visa

  • Hotel confirmation (with the address on it)

  • Maps if you need one —we recommend downloading an offline map for the place you’re visiting.

Clothes

Remember: most of us often take too much in our bags. Pack only the bare essentials and spare yourself the unnecessary weight. Even if you are going on a last-minute vacation for more than a week, you often do not need more than a few days worth of clothes. No matter where you are in the world, you'll almost always have the opportunity to wash, even if it's only in a hotel sink. Your wardrobe may vary depending on the season, but the most important thing is to wear comfortable shoes!

  • Swimwear — take two sets to be on the safe side

  • Pants, shorts/skirt

  • Belt (if required)

  • T-shirts, tops

  • Hoodie (worth having for a cold flight)

  • Rain jacket

  • Underwear

  • Socks

  • Pajamas

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat (to shade the sun)

  • Sandals or some flip-flops that are comfortable (just beware the awkward tan lines)

Miscellaneous stuff

  • Sleep mask

  • A water bottle you can refill

  • Combination lock for your luggage (especially important if you are in a hostel)

  • A book or magazine (for some inspiration)

  • Glasses (If you need them to read your new book)

A travel first-aid kit

There's nothing worse than being unwell while traveling, so pack a few medical essentials for your trip. What you need depends, of course, on your vacation destination and the season (for example, if you need mosquito spray). But first, think about your individual medications, especially those you need to take regularly.

  • Personal medication

  • Wound and blister plaster

  • Pain and fever remedies

  • Something to calm an upset tummy

  • Allergy pills (possibly nasal spray and eye drops)

  • Ointment

  • Mosquito repellent

  • Aloe vera (or some after-sun) for those of you that go lobster-red

Packing list technology and accessories

Nobody goes anywhere without their cell phone these days, and vacationing at the beach is no different.

Without your cell phone, how else would you take your snaps for the 'Gram? To make sure you don't run out of batteries and for general entertainment, here's our must-have list of tech items to take with you.

  • Mobile phone + charger

  • Powerbank + charging cable (You can get a solar-powered one for the beach)

  • Headphones

  • Adapter for the socket

  • Camera + battery, charging cable, and SD card

  • Laptop or tablet + charging cable

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