The Essential Beach Day Checklist (Plus Free PDF)

Summer is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: it’s almost beach season! Clearly, summer is our favorite time of year. Since you’re reading this, we’re thinking it’s probably yours too. How could it not be!?

Luckily we’ve got you covered with our Beach Day Essentials checklist. Everything is listed out nice and easy for you below.

Keep reading all the way to the end to download a Free printable PDF of this checklist for future use!

Let’s get started, shall we?

The Bare Essentials

• Beach Bag
• Beach Towels
• Beach Chairs
• Water
• Radio/iPod
• Headphones
• Cooler
• Umbrella
• Bathing Suit
• Blanket
• Sunscreen
• Baby Powder
• Bug Spray
• Snacks
• Flip Flops
• Gage Sunglasses

For the Family With Kids

• First Aid Kit
• Medications
• Change of Clothes
• Color-Coordinated T-shirts (the brighter the better)
• Baby Wipes
• Floaties
• Beach Toys (Pails, shovels, balls)
• Boogie Boards
• Goggles
• Snorkel
• Floaties
• Ziplock Bags
• Swim Diapers
• Binoculars
• Hats
• Swimming Fins
• Waterproof Sunscreen
• Aloe Vera
• Water Shoes
• Beach Tent
• Hair Brush/Comb
• Hand Sanitizer
• Garbage Bags
• Washcloths
• Spray Vinegar (for jellyfish sting)

For the Older Crowd

• Alcoholic Beverage(s)
• Cell Phone
• Corn Hole
• Kan Jam
• Football or Soccerball
• Frisbee
• Magazines
• Books

For the 4x4 Off Roader

• Tow Rope/Chain
• Jack
• Jack Board
• Shovel
• Tire Gauge
• First Aid Kit
• Garbage Bags
• Flashlight
• Portable Toilet
• CB Radio
• Tire Inflation Device
• Portable BBQ
• Fishing Tackle
• Fishing Rods and Reels

We wanna know, what are some of your beach day essentials?

Download this free printable checklist pdf below!

Pro Tip: Losing expensive sunglasses at the beach is the worst.