Ideal Beach Packing List:
Are you taking a getaway to the beach? From beach towels to sunscreen, remember all your seashore essentials with this beach packing list. Is there something on the list that you don’t have? Macy’s has everything you need for an awesome beach vacay!
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1. Beach Bag
Tote all your shore things in a straw bag for a classic seaside look. If you have a larger load, sport a backpack to the beach.
2. Sunscreen
Stay safer from the sun’s harmful rays by lathering on plenty of sunscreen—remember to reapply often as you get in and out of the water. Also, you might want to consider waterproof sunscreen. Macy’s has the best sun protection from your favorite skin care brands, like Shiseido, Benefit Cosmetics and Clinique.
3. Lip Balm
Keep your lips moisturized and safe from the sun with lip balm containing SPF protection.
4. Beach Umbrella
While you are relaxing on the sand, use a beach umbrella to stay cooler and protected from the sun. And when you’re done at the beach, carry your umbrella in its storage bag for easy transport.
5. Beach Towels
Whether you are lying out or drying off, beach towels in bold prints are a must for the beach or pool. Flaunt beach towels with flamingos, pineapples, stripes or nautical themes from your favorite brands, like Martha Stewart Collection, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger.
6. Toiletries
When you are done playing in the sun, you might want to shower-- remember your soap, shampoo, conditioner and other essentials. Tote everything you need in a travel kit.
7. Hair Tie/Headband
It gets windy by the water, so keep your hair out of your face with a headband or hair tie. What color headband should your wear? Coordinate your headgear with your swimwear.
8. Chairs
Tired of sitting on the sand? Lounge in style on a foldable chair that is easily portable from the parking lot to the shore. You can even sport some chairs like a backpack when they folded for easier transport.
9. Sunglasses
Be cool and protect your eyes from UV rays with awesome shades from your favorite brands, like Ray-Ban, Michael Kors, Versace and Gucci. For a trend-right look, rock aviators, cat-eye and oversized sunglasses with mirrored lenses.
10. Beach Hat
Make a stylish, seaside statement in a floppy beach hat that provides plenty of shade from the sun.
11. Sandals
From flip flops to slides to wedges, pair up your beach or pool style with super-cute sandals! Get plenty of colors to coordinate with your swimwear from our top brands, like MICHAEL Michael Kors, INC International Concepts and Ralph Lauren.
12. Cover-Up
What do you layer over your bikini when you are done at the water? Go beyond the boardwalk in a chic cover-up, like a sarong, caftan, sundress or tunic.
13. Portable Charger
Don’t let a dead phone battery ruin your beach day. Stay connected to your life beyond the beach with a portable charger. You will be able to charge your phone on the go!
14. Music/Speaker
Bring the vibes to the beach by turning up your favorite tunes on a portable speaker system from Beat By Dre, Sonos or JBL!
15. Cooler
Want to stay hydrated and refreshed in the sun? Pack a cooler filled with water and plenty of beverages for your enjoyment—remember the sandwiches and snacks.
16. Camera
From building sand castles to surfing the waves, capture all the memories from your beach trip with a camera by Polaroid or Fujifilm.
