My favorite kind of day trip in the summer involves lots of sand, salty water, and a whole lot of good vibes and sunshine. Do you have a clue of where I am going with this? Taking a beach day trip is so a fun, cost-effective, relaxing way to spend some of your days this summer. Are you ready to plan your next beach day trip with your bae or favorite gal pals? Keep reading for a step-by-step guide to planning the perfect beach day trip!
Before you go:
- Check the weather (Go on days with a slight overcast so you are not drowning in your sweat from the sun. Trust me, you will thank me later)
- Pick your lightweight travel outfit
- Check the swimming hazards for the day
- Pick a beach that is open to the public
- Locate available parking beforehand (sometimes it is free, sometimes it is not)
- Respect the environment at all times
- Remember people live there so respect their space
- Be conscious of your noise level when you get there
- Be prepared to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated
- Plan how long it will take you to get there, how long you plan on staying, and how long it will take you to get back.
- Look up cute seafood restaurants for lunch
Things to Pack:
- A Sandproof blanket
- Umbrella/Small Tent (If you want shade)
- Beach Chair
- A canvas tote bag filled with the following essentials:
- Small First Aid Kit
- Water Bottles/YETI
- Favorite Snacks
- Sunscreen (Face, Lips, etc.)
- 2 Ziplock bags (one for wet swimmy, one for trash)
- Sunglasses/Hat
- 2 Towels
- Book/Entertainment
- Extra dry clothes
- Wet Wipes
- Hair Ties
- Beach Coverup
- Portable Phone Charger
- Sandals
- Quarters for Parking Meter
- Money for Lunch/Food/Emergencies
My Top 5 Beach Day Tips
- Pay attention to how much sun your skin is getting and make sure you are wearing enough sunscreen. (Yes, even us girls graced with melanin.) It is very easy to damage your skin. Let’s keep it young and healthy gals!
- Leave early in the morning if you are doing a day trip so you can optimize your time at the beach.
- Leave all your worries behind and focus on having a stress-free day. (AKA
…. LIMIT YOUR PHONE USE AND ENJOY!) - Make a playlist for the car ride and your time at the beach!
- Drink water, water, and more water!
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