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Beach vacation packing list

Beach trips are easy to pack for and easy to pack badly. Everyone remembers the swimsuit; the sunscreen, adapter and travel insurance are what get left on the kitchen table. This list combines the beach and swimming categories from The Packing List app with the clothing, toiletries and documents a week by the sea needs.

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75 items8 categories21 to-dos0 packed

What to pack

Tick things off as you go. Nothing is saved here; open the list in the app to keep it, set reminders or share it.

Beach

12 items

Swimming

4 items

Clothing

13 items

Toiletries

14 items

Healthcare

7 items

Electronics

8 items

Miscellaneous

8 items

Essentials

9 items

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Before you leave

The to-do side of the same list, so the house is as ready as the bags.

Documents

7 to-dos

Plan ahead

8 to-dos

Before leaving home

6 to-dos

Frequently asked questions

What should I pack for a week at the beach?

Two swimsuits so one is always dry, a cover-up, a hat and sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen and after-sun, flip flops plus one pair of real shoes, light clothes for the day and one warmer layer for evenings, a beach towel and bag, a book or e-reader, and your documents, cards and chargers.

How much sunscreen do I need for a week?

An adult using sunscreen correctly goes through roughly 30 ml per full-body application, so a 200 ml bottle lasts about a week of daily beach days for one person. Pack more than you think, since it is often expensive at resorts.

What do people forget on beach holidays?

A travel adapter, a power bank, a waterproof phone pouch, after-sun lotion, medication for upset stomachs, and a copy of their travel insurance details. All of these are on the list above.

Can I open this list in the app?

Yes. Tap Open this list in the app to create it in The Packing List for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, then tick items off, set reminders and share it with the people you're travelling with.

Every item on this page is one of the built-in suggestions in The Packing List app.

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