Beach Holiday Shopping List

Use this beach holiday shopping list to buy and pack the items you need for a comfortable day by the coast. Plan food and drinks around the number of travellers, and allow extra water for hot weather. The easily forgotten items are usually ice packs, charging cables, waterproof phone protection and a separate bag for wet towels. Check what your accommodation already provides before buying bulky beach equipment.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Beach chairsqty 4
Beach umbrella
Picnic blanketqty 2
Beach table

Kitchen

Cool boxqty 2
Ice packsqty 8
Reusable water bottlesqty 4
Lunch boxesqty 4
Opening
Cutting board
Pocket knife

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 8
Reusable platesqty 8
Reusable cutleryqty 8

Sports equipment

Beach volleyball
Frisbee
Beach ball
Badminton set
Snorkel setsqty 2
Swim finsqty 2
Inflator pump

Textiles

Beach towelsqty 6
Dry towelsqty 8
Laundry bagqty 2

Equipment

Power banksqty 2
Charging cablesqty 4
Waterproof phone caseqty 2
Portable speaker

Care

First aid kit
Sunscreenqty 2
After-sun
Sunglassesqty 4
Capsqty 4

Store away

Waterproof beach bagqty 2
Dry bag

Cleaning

Litter picker

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Fruit juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Bread - 8 loaves
- Pistolets - 24 pieces
- Croissants - 16 pieces
- Butter - 2 packs
- Peanut butter - 1 jar
- Strawberry jam - 1 jar
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Ham - 600 grams
- Chicken breast - 600 gram
- Eggs - 24 pieces
- Yogurt - 4 liters
- Muesli - 2 packs
- Wraps - 4 packs
- Rice - 2 kilos
- Pasta - 2 kilo
- Pasta sauce - 4 jars
- Canned tuna - 6 cans
- Chickpeas - 4 cans
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Carrots - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Apples - 16 pieces
- Bananas - 16 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Oranges - 12 pieces
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 bags
- Muesli bars - 24 pieces
- Cookies - 3 packs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Dish soap - 1 bottle
- Sponges - 1 pack
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Laundry detergent - 1 bottle
- Toothpaste - 2 tubes
- Shampoo - 2 bottles
- Shower gel - 2 bottles
- Deodorant - 4 pieces
- SPF lip balm - 4 pieces
- Mosquito repellent - 2 bottles

Tips

Allow 2 to 3 drinks per person for the first hour, then about 1 drink per person per hour. Pack at least 1 reusable water bottle per traveller and fill them before leaving.
Use one beach towel per person plus 1 or 2 dry towels for changing or wiping sand. Bring a laundry bag so wet swimwear and towels do not soak the rest of your luggage.
Freeze the ice packs overnight and load the cool box just before departure. Put lunch, fruit and other fresh food in lunch boxes rather than loose bags.
Pack sunscreen with at least 1 application per person before leaving and reapply every 2 hours, or sooner after swimming. Keep a first aid kit accessible instead of buried under beach gear.
Charge power banks and phones the night before, and pack one charging cable per device. A waterproof phone case is easy to overlook but useful near the water, especially when taking photos or swimming.

Frequently asked questions

What food should I buy for a beach holiday?: Buy food that travels well and does not need cutlery, such as filled sandwiches, fruit, snacks and sliced vegetables. Pack at least 1 main meal and 2 snacks per person for a full beach day, plus extra food if shops are far away.
How much water do I need for a beach day?: Take at least 2 litres of water per person for a warm full day, and more for children, exercise or very hot weather. Use reusable bottles and keep them in the cool box so everyone can drink regularly.
How many beach towels do I need for a holiday?: Pack 1 beach towel per person and 1 or 2 dry towels for the group. If you are staying several days without reliable laundry access, take a spare towel per person or plan a wash after 2 to 3 beach days.
What do people forget to pack for a beach holiday?: The most commonly missed items are ice packs, a laundry bag, charging cables, power banks and a waterproof phone case. Pack these the evening before, along with sunscreen and a first aid kit, rather than adding them at the last minute.

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