I am heading east toward the coast soon to spend some much needed time on the beach. As I get ready to make the short trip, I am trying to be smart with my packing choices so I do not have to worry about the 104798340923 bags I usually pack. so this year I am going to be smarter with my choices and actually pack what I really need. Do I really need 15 swimsuits for 5 days?

Check out all of my essentials and what to pack for the beach…

What to Pack for the Beach

beach clothes

When I was picking out my clothing, I try to stay with neutrals and basics. That way I can mix and match if I need more outfits. I always pack a neutral pair of sandals like my jack rogers, a maxi/midi summer dress, a couple pairs of shorts (jean, linen, athletic), loungewear, pajamas and a couple tops. I always pack a tank, short sleeve and long sleeve top just in case of sun exposure.

swimwear

When packing up swimsuits, I always like to take a range – a one piece, a two piece, a couple rash guards. I can’t predict the sun exposure so in case I get a little too much sun, I like to be prepared.

beach essentials

I wrote a whole blog post on my beach essentials, you can see that here: beach bag essentials But in case you don’t, here are some of the highlights. I always pack sunscreen, a hat, a coverup, waterproof sandals and some entertainment – speaker, headphones, book or kindle).

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I hope this helps you get prepared for any beach trip! You should also check out my beach bag essentials to see what i pack in my beach bag! For more tips like this one, check out my Q&A or style section.

xo, kerri