I know about:
- swimsuit
- towel
- sunblock
- kite
- water bottle
- chair
- e-ink reader
- flip flops
- cooler
I would defenetly bring multiple Towels, if you want to wash them between days.
And I love watershoes, you can use to swim, if you can afford them, it saves you from cutting your feet on sharp objects you perhaps oversee
- Umbrella (or shade structure)
- Snorkel & mask
- Beach Ball, Frisbee or paddle ball
- Boogie board
Something to scoop sand and something to put it into. Small shovel, small buckets.
Slippers.
Also put some ice on your water bottle; it’ll keep your water cool.
Maybe not the pink bunny slippers though.
Better yet, get a thermos water bottle. Keeps water cold for up to 48hrs
I’m not going without a book/ereader.
And multiple cameras.
Do you have a good way to read without the screen being too dim / too bright? Oh maybe I’ll need sunglasses
I think they mean eink ebook reader, which would be fine in the bright sun.
Yeah that solves the dim problem. And I do remember putting on sunglasses to read books if they are too bright as well
I use sunglasses in super bright light, whether books or ereader. They both reflect similarly.
A relaxed and open attitude. Then just enjoy.
Sunburn relief cream, for when you screw up the sunblock application from not being used to being around the beach.
Pure (or as close to pure) Aloe vera is best if you can get
I prefer a little lidocaine in mine but to each their own.
Lidocaine will help with pain relief, but Aloe will actually help to heal your skin. They even use it in burn wards.
Yeah lidocaine in mine means aloe with a little lidocaine ;)
Not always necessary but can be nice: Bug repellent A cooler with water/ice Shoes/sandals/flip flops for walking in sand
Flip flops or beach shoes, some kind of shade, and a HAT!
i find chilling on inflatables with the waves relaxing so i would recommend an inflatable.
[water] bucket if you know the beach is known for fire pit gatherings. some people just bury their firepit in sand which tends to keep the sand warm longer than expected. water buckets are also nice if you want to find crabs hiding in sand.
vinegar, if the area is known for jellyfishes.
eyeglasses, mouth protection/ face mask if windy.
Trashbag, maybe not for what you bring but for the bits of crap you’ll find scattered around the beach
A good book.
I was going to suggest The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, after all, they will already have a towel.
I could write 42 in the stand with a nice stick or a shell if I find one ;)
Coverup, rash guard, hat. I have to bring at least 2 of everything because wet clothes don’t dry overnight here, ymmv. Goggles or snorkel if you like to look underwater. Clothes for going out to eat or bar. Hair ties, shampoo, conditioner, gel, because the beach wrecks my hair so bad, no cute beach waves here, just beach witch hair.
Hat, maybe a fan if it’s gonna be particularly hot
Also bring something to listen to, with headphones usually, but if you know that it won’t annoy others, a Bluetooth speaker can be a good addition.
If you’re gonna generate any rubbish, something to put that in and take it away again
I like to bring some cold beers too, but that’s obviously not for everyone
I’m just seeing OP rocking up with a fan after reading your advice and wondering why there are no outlets on the beach
