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What to Bring to the Beach – Free Beach Packing List!

July 12, 2018 by Laura Kiernan Leave a Comment

If you’re wondering what to bring to the beach, then this free printable beach packing list has all the essentials for a stress-free family day trip!

What to bring to the beach - free printable packing checklist for a day trip with kids.

Ah, the sounds of a sunny day trip to the beach with the family…

Crashing waves. Seagulls squawking overhead. Flip-flops swishing through the sand.

My husband cursing up a storm while assembling the beach tent.

The kids screaming when they realize we spent an hour and a half in traffic and walked 100 yards through the dunes only to realize the sand toys are still in the garage.

Remember the days when you popped a cute beach towel in a small tote with your waterproof mascara and a trashy novel?

beach trip essentials on a white background: bikini, airpods, beach towel, straw hat, straw bag.

Yeah, those days are gone. Now a simple family day at the beach requires serious organization.

Going to the beach with young kids is an event that requires a truckload of supplies to keep everyone happy and sunburn-free.

And after many sticky and sandy meltdowns, I finally figured out the must-have beach essentials to reduce stress and (virtually) guarantee fun in the sun.

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A successful day at the beach begins at home in the garage and coat closet, long before you slather sunscreen on your wiggly children. Here’s how I’ve organized both the fun things to take to the beach as well as the essentials:

  • A big canvas tote bag lives in our coat closet year-round. I’ve had this bag since my wedding shower 10+ years ago, and it’s still in perfect shape.
  • Inside the tote is a clear plastic toiletry bag with small beach essentials (all of which are included in the printable beach packing list at the end of this post).
  • I also keep a pretty wet-dry bag in the tote.
  • A waterproof, sand-proof blanket with weighted corners sits at the bottom of the tote.
  • Sunscreen, bug spray, and sunglasses are on the closet door in a clear pocket shoe organizer, making them easy to grab when heading out the door.
  • Boogie boards, water guns, and life jackets are in a big plastic bin in the garage.
  • Sand toys are hanging in a mesh laundry bag on a pegboard in the garage.
What to bring to the beach - beach essentials for family trip

A mesh laundry bag is key for keeping sand toys together!

Packing the car early in the morning is a lot easier when you know what to bring to the beach and where everything is! Since I set up these easy systems two years ago, our beach trips start off much more smoothly.

What to Bring to the Beach for a Fun Day

Get ready for a fun and organized day at the beach with this list of my favorite products that you can find on Amazon!

Extra Large Waterproof Beach Tote with Zipper Closure and Handles - SCOUT Bags

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A big beach tote that will hold everything your family needs for a day at the beach is a must-have! These bags from Scout come in lots of fun prints.

Lilly Pulitzer Water Resistant Vinyl Beach Day Pouch - Includes Drink Hugger, Zip Pouch, and Towel Clips

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This colorful set is easy to find at the bottom of your bag.

Sandproof + Waterproof Blanket

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This beach blanket has a convenient handle when you fold it up, making it easy to carry.

Waterproof Toiletry Bag

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Pack this toiletry bag with extra sunscreen, band-aids, wipes, and other small items.

Mesh Backpack for Beach Toys

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This mesh beach backpack is genius! I wish I'd had it when my kids were smaller so they could carry their own beach toys.

Sun & Shade Backpack Beach Chair

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As a very pale person with a history of skin cancer in my family, having some shade at the beach (or at my kids' baseball games) is super important. This beach chair can be carried as a backpack, too.

What to Pack in a Beach Bag – Printable Packing List

But despite my best organizing efforts, I inevitably forget something.

That’s why I made this PDF printable beach packing list to help busy moms like you and me remember all the essential stuff.

When you subscribe below, you’ll receive my regular newsletter filled with practical home ideas for busy moms, and exclusive access to my full resource library filled with printables!

The library includes this full-size 8.5×11″ beach bag packing checklist pre-populated with pretty much everything you need.

And if you need more space, just write on the back!

Free Printable Beach Packing List

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Remember everything for your next Beach trip!

This FREE printable beach bag packing checklist has everything you need for a stress-free family day at the beach!

Less Stress, More Fun in the Sun

You probably won’t get to read your trashy novel and meltdowns over Cheeto-eating seagulls are gonna happen no matter what. But, at least now that you know what to bring to the beach thanks to the printable beach packing list. Hopefully, it will save you some stress and help you enjoy a fun outing with your family!

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About Laura Kiernan

I'm Laura, a mom of two little humans and one furry rescue pup. As a full-time working mom, I understand how tough it is to keep your home looking nice and functioning well while juggling everything life throws at you. Check out my organization tips, decor ideas, and quick crafts that will help even the busiest mom feel more in control of her home.

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