Plus! The Perfect Beach Day Packing List
1. Tommy Bahama Backpack Chair
Tommy Bahama Backpack Chair. It is so much easier to enjoy hours at the beach with a good chair. This one reclines and folds and, has different pockets/pouches for valuable and best of all – can be worn on the back to keep your hands free to carry the other 100 items you may bring.
2. All Terrain Cart
All Terrain Cart. When we go to the beach, we do it right. Our goal is for kids and adults alike to be happy, entertained, and comfortable to spend at least a few hours there. Carrying all of the equipment (and oftentimes a kid or 2) can be very difficult and can sometimes make you feel like the whole thing is not worthwhile. This cart (we own the Tommy Bahama brand; seems to be out of stock) makes it a breeze. Every single item fits inside and the wheels really work on the sand. It is hands-down our best beach purchase we made. We leave everything in the list below in our trunk for the season (besides for the food items of course).
What to Bring to the Beach:
- 2 beach chairs
- 2 boogie boards
- Lifejacket for the little ones
- Sunscreen
- Sand toys
- Water bottles (see #3 below)
- Healthier snacks (fruit, apple sauce pouches, pretzels). The kids will eat anything when they are starving at the beach.
- Baby Powder – buy off-brand since you’ll be using lots. Baby powder is THE magic end of beach trip tool. It gets ALL the sand off (and I mean all). Once in the parking lot and near your car, apply baby powder liberally to feet, legs, arms (basically everywhere) and wipe off with DRY towel (I keep a dry hand towel in the car specifically for this). 95% of sand will come off effortlessly. Do NOT try to get sand off with water (unless the beach is equipped with a beach shower). Small amounts of water will just get the sand to stick to your body.
3. Contigo Water Bottles
Contigo Water Bottles. This water bottle really is spill-proof. It also has a protective spout cover that keeps out dirt, sand, and germs. The actual spout never comes in contact with dirty hands. We use these all the time: on trips, at camp, and even around the house. Shop 24oz here.
Aliza says
and dont forget the kites!! the big open areas at the beach (no trees..) is perfect for flying a kite! kids ages 3 and above (including adults young at heart!!) enjoy this so much!