Whether you are on vacation or you live near the water, sometimes you’ll just want to leave quickly for a few hours on the beach. At such times you may not want to use the comprehensive Beach Vacation Packing List, but you’ll want to have these essentials for the beach.
- something to sit on – beach towel, blanket or beach chair
- sunglasses
- something to read
- sunscreen
- swimsuit and beach towel if you’re going in the water
- bottle of water
- and for some of us, a light snack