Beach Holiday ReDo List → morethan.technology

The following is a handy ReDo list for a beach holiday (source: Disney)


  • Wallet/Purse with cash.(sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
  • Credit cards / Traveler’s checks. (plus list of numbers of both)
  • ID / Driver’s license
  • Car & House keys. (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
  • Glasses / Contact lenses. (plus lens cleaner)
  • Watch
  • Medical insurance cards
  • Prescriptions & 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
  • Complete change of clothes. For each person per day. (think cool, comfortable clothing)although if you are renting with laundry facilities, you may be able to get away with less
  • Lightweight sweater or jacket
  • Long pants. For cooler evenings
  • Swimsuits. (two per person, so you’ll always have a dry one)
  • Beach towels. (two per person is ideal)
  • Beach cover-ups / roomy T-shirts. (to throw on over swimsuit when you’ve had enough sun)
  • Baseball cap / wide-brim hats. (to protect faces from sun)
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • 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
  • After Sun Body lotion
  • Insect repellent. (some sunscreens for kids contain insect repellent and vice versa)
  • Anti-itch cream. (for bug bites)
  • Large beach bag. For toting items (a mesh bag won’t allow sand to collect)
  • Cooler with water
  • Beverages and watery fruits. Grapes, Watermellon (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. 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 / swabs
  • Feminine hygiene items
  • Baby Car seat
  • Diaper bag
  • Disposable diapers
  • Changing pad
  • Baby powder and lotion
  • Wet wipes
  • Baby 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
  • Child-carrying pack. Front or back, 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)