Family Beach Vacation Packing List

I live 15 minutes form the beach in New York City and after many years of summer loving I’ve compiled the ultimate beach vacation packing List for family travel. These stylish sustainable essentials ensure a relaxing day at the beach with kids, that’s easy on Mother Earth.

cooler this backpack cooler that makes handsfree travel possible to keep beverages cool and your fresh fruit treats fresh

shovel these bamboo ones look darling.

bucket these collapsible ones are perfect to pack in your bag. Buying beach toys near the beach is a no no as all the tourist trap options are cheaply made items

beach towel To dry off but, large enough to cuddle under

beach blanket this waterbrook beach blanket combines form and function to

Sunshade When asking for a portable beach shade no less than ten people recommended this one to me,

beach chair this rattan beauty is the stuff that dreams are made of

beach pillow these pillows come covered in a washable fabric cover that elevate your whole beach expereince

Sunscreen safe for coral reefs and super absorbant

Aloe Vera because sun burn and bug bites

Reusable utensils stainless steel utensils in gold are perfect to enjoy your meal and save the eniviornment

Reusable utensils for baby in bamboo

Reusable Straw this set of three is perfect for the whole family. Honestly Straws are destroying us all and any reusable straw should not only be on your family beach vacation packing list but in your pocket at all times

water bottle New York City beaches have water fountains and restrooms if you’re in a pinch. These filtering water bottles are perfect to stay hydrated on your next family beach vacation.

sun hat I’ve always loved a dramatic wide brim hat, I’ll wear one for any occasion but after becoming a parent I realized these beauties play double duty, not only protecting me but my baby as well for beach side cuddles.

dry bag this trio of bags is the ultimate kit, my favorite is the pouch that can be worn multiple ways as either a cross body bag or a waist bag (give me all the waist bags.) I’m a firm beilever in the idea that parenthood is best executed with your hands free

beach speaker the only thing better better than the beach is a beach dance party.

What are some must haves on your family beach vacation packing list?