Packing List A Weekend at the Beach
When jet-setting off to an impromptu weekend at the beach, the last thing you want is to be stuck pondering over what to bring.
Here’s a quick beach packing list with all the essentials to help you pack quickly so you can get out the door and on your way!
Beach bag essentials
- A roomy beach bag
- Your favorite pair of sunglasses
- Sunscreen (stick with SPF 30 or higher)
- A beach hat
- 1 book and/or a couple magazines (don’t over pack… chances are you’ll read less than you expect.)
- Portable iPod speakers… handy for the beach and the room!
- iPod (loaded with our Ultimate Beach Playlist)
- Camera (don’t forget your chargers and extra batteries)
- Beach Towel
- Snacks
Clothing
- 2 bathing suits (to ensure that you’ll always have a dry suit)
- Beach cover-up
- 1 pair hearty flip
- 1 pair nicer sandals
- 2 tops – day
- 2 tops – night
- 1 pair shorts
- 1 skirt (or slacks)
- 1 pair jeans
- A cardigan / hoodie (for those chilly ocean breezes)
- 1 pair pajamas
- Enough undergarments to get you through the weekend
Toiletries
- Sleep Kit (eye mask, ear plugs, travel alarm clock, etc.)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Razor
- Shampoo/ Conditioner combo (makes a fab impromptu shaving cream/ shower gel as well!)
- Extra hair ties and barrettes
- Deodorant
- Any needed eye care (drops, saline solution, etc.)
- Medicines
Makeup (For all you lovely ladies)
With your bronze glow, you won’t need much makeup to make an impression. Stick with a natural color palette and go with just a few staples, such as:
- Eye shadow
- Blush
- Lip gloss
- Mascara
Finally, if you are driving and can spare the space, it’s great to bring
- A cooler
- A case of water. (Grab what’s on special and save the money when you get to your destination.
