How do you pack for the beach when FLYING?

[kya0400]

what are the must haves/do's.

TIA

 

[mobopolo]

If you are flying from a colder area, the cargo pants that zip off to shorts are great! You can use it for both climates. I bought them for my 2 boys and husband. You can find them at LandsEnd, OldNavy, LLBean, etc... Things I wish I had put in the suitcase before the trip were cheap blow-up pool toys. I also read on another thread that baby powder is great for getting the sand off your feet before putting your shoes back on. I tried it here at home in the sandbox, it did work pretty good. Buying a beach towel on vacation also makes for a great souvenir. Don't forget, they do take up some room when packing to come home. Another trick before a trip... I put a suitcase one size smaller inside a larger suitcase, then pack like I normally do. When I get to my destination I have one empty suitcase to fill up! Just don't go over your airlines bag/weight limit.

 

[kya0400]

Do you pack your beach blanket with you?

 

[Tikitoi]

Towels, suits and caps for us all in the carryon bag.

 

[PatsGirl]

Sunscreen, aloe vera, lotion, one bathing suit for every 3 days (minimum of 2 suits, one to rinse/dry alternately), same with bathing suit covers, sunhats for toddlers or younger and older if they like, one towel each and I'd take very thin ones that dry quick, water shoes if you will be in a rocky area, flipflops if not, blow-up water toys for the kids, sand shovels (don't really need pails, you can use cups, etc. , collapsible cooler, ipod or walkmans, good reading material for kids and adults alike, disposable underwater cameras from the dollar store for everyone over the age of 4, insect repellant wipes, shorts, tshirts, and sneakers. One or two nice sundresses/outfits for eating out.

Really, it depends whether you will have a car once you get there. A nice beach chair (Walmart $8) is a must for me. A bigger cooler than a collapsible is nice if there are 3 or 4 of you, more beach toys if you can do Walmart run, etc.