The following is a handy ReDo list for a beach holiday (source: Disney)
Wallet/Purse with cash.(sometimes we forget the most obvious things)
Credit cards / Traveler’s checks. (plus list of numbers of both)
ID / Driver’s license
Car & House keys. (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
Glasses / Contact lenses. (plus lens cleaner)
Watch
Medical insurance cards
Prescriptions & Other medications
Itineraries
Tickets and reservation confirmations
Maps and directions
Books and magazines. For kids and adults
Toys, playing cards, small games
Disposable wipes. (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
First-aid kit
Complete change of clothes. For each person per day. (think cool, comfortable clothing)although if you are renting with laundry facilities, you may be able to get away with less
Lightweight sweater or jacket
Long pants. For cooler evenings
Swimsuits. (two per person, so you’ll always have a dry one)
Beach towels. (two per person is ideal)
Beach cover-ups / roomy T-shirts. (to throw on over swimsuit when you’ve had enough sun)
Baseball cap / wide-brim hats. (to protect faces from sun)
Sunglasses with UV protection
Sandals. (rubber, plastic or waterproof are best)
Waterproof sunscreen. With an SPF of 30 or higher. (bring along enough to allow for liberal re-application even if it is waterproof)
Lip balm with sunscreen
Aloe vera gel
After Sun Body lotion
Insect repellent. (some sunscreens for kids contain insect repellent and vice versa)
Anti-itch cream. (for bug bites)
Large beach bag. For toting items (a mesh bag won’t allow sand to collect)
Cooler with water
Beverages and watery fruits. Grapes, Watermellon (stay hydrated!)
Water safety devices. For young swimmers. (be sure these are intended as such and check beach regulations for use)
Buckets and shovels
Sand castle molds. (use empty deli containers, yogurt cups or two-liter plastic bottles with the upper half cut off)
Frisbee
Paddle ball/inflatable beach ball. and other simple beach toys