MUST HAVE:
- Wallet and/or purse and cash (sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
- Credit cards and/or traveler's checks (plus list of numbers of both)
- ID or driver's license
- Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
- Eyeglasses and/or contact lenses (plus lens cleaner)
- Watch
- Medical insurance cards
- Prescriptions and other medications
- Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations
- Maps and directions
- Books and magazines for kids and adults
- Toys, playing cards, small games
- Disposable wipes (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
- First-aid kit (see separate packing list)
- 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)
- Waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher (bring along enough to allow for liberal re-application even if it is waterproof)
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Aloe vera gel
- Body lotion for after-sun
- Insect repellent (some sunscreens for kids contain insect repellent and vice versa)
- Anti-itch cream (for bug bites)
- Large beach bag for toting above items (a mesh bag won't allow sand to collect)
- Cooler with water, other beverages and watery fruits such as grapes (stay hydrated!)
- Water safety devices for young swimmers (be sure these are intended as such and check beach regulations for use)
- Buckets and shovels
- Sand castle molds (use empty deli containers, yogurt cups or two-liter plastic bottles with the upper half cut off)
- Frisbee, paddle ball, inflatable beach ball and other simple beach toys
- Inflatable flotation devices (check safety regulations)
- Kite
- Camera and film
- Zippered plastic bags for collecting shells (or collecting wet suits after a day trip to the beach)
- Folding beach chairs
- Beach umbrella (some beaches and hotels rent these)
- Large family-size blanket or quilt to spread out on beach
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash
- Deodorant
- Combs, brushes, hair accessories, blow dryer (if hotel does not provide one)
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shaving supplies
- Cosmetics
- Nail clippers, scissors and emery boards
- Tweezers
- Cotton balls and/or swabs
- Feminine hygiene items
- Car seat
- Diaper bag
- Disposable diapers
- Changing pad
- Baby powder and lotion
- Zippered plastic bags
- Wet wipes
- Bathing supplies
- Nursing pads and burp pads
- Bibs
- Baby food and spoon
- Bottles, nipples and caps
- Formula and/or juice
- Pacifiers
- Collapsible stroller with canopy or umbrella
- Front or back child-carrying pack, or sling style
- Blankets
- Waterproof sheets
- Bathing supplies
- Large plastic bags for wet clothes (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)
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