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Beach Vacation Must-Haves
21 items
By
Tara Frieden
Our Panama City Beach packing list — sun protection, shade, and sand-free essentials for the whole family.
Reclines all the way flat for napping, with backpack straps for easy carrying — a top-rated pick for long beach days.
Tommy Bahama 5-Position Lay Flat Folding Beach Chair
Collapsible wagon with oversized wheels made for sand — hauls chairs, cooler, and toys in one trip.
MacSports All Terrain Beach Wagon with Table
Instant pop-up tent with UPF 50+ and a bug net — a shady, sun-safe spot for babies and toddlers.
Babymoov Anti-UV Lite Baby & Toddler Tent
Rechargeable clip-on fan — clips to the wagon, stroller, or chair and runs up to 27 hours.
Momcozy 8000mAh Portable Stroller Fan
Sand falls right through the mesh weave — giant 10x9 size with room for the whole crew.
WEKAPO Sandproof Waterproof Beach Blanket
The wind-powered shade — no umbrella needed. The breeze billows it into 150 sq ft of UPF 50+ shade, and it's allowed on most beaches.
Shibumi Shade Quiet Canopy Beach Tent
Same wind-driven shade concept at about half the price — the budget pick, shades 2-3 people.
Solbello Shade - Wind-Resistant Beach Umbrella UPF 50+
USCG-approved life vest for little ones — always double-check the weight range before buying.
Stohlquist Infant Life Jacket, USCG Type II (20-30 lbs)
The mineral sunscreen I actually use — non-nano zinc oxide plus grass-fed tallow, no chemical UV filters.
Sky and Sol Face & Body Sunscreen
Tallow + zinc lip balm with SPF 25 that goes on clear.
Sky and Sol Lip Jelly SPF 25 | Made with Skin-Safe, Recognizable Ingredients
Full-zip rash guard for kids — easy on and off over sunscreen, UPF 50+.
SwimZip UPF50+ Boys Long Sleeve Sunsuit
A bestselling UPF 50+ sun shirt — quick-dry and easy on the wallet.
baleaf Women's UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Sun Shirt
A bestselling kids sun hat with UPF 50+ and a breakaway chin strap — keeps the sun off little faces safely.
Sunday Affternoons Kids Play Hat
The eco-friendly sand set — made in the USA from recycled milk jugs, and tough enough to last for years.
Green Toys, Sand Play Set, 4 Pieces
No-skill-needed catch game — the sticky paddles make little kids feel like pros.
AppleRound Toss and Catch Ball Set, 2 Paddles & Balls
The ultimate 2v2 beach game — a vacation favorite for teens and adults.
Spikeball Original Kit 1-Ball Game Set
An all-ages classic — bocce works on sand and needs zero athletic ability.
Franklin Sports Bocce Ball Set - 8 Balls & 1 Pallino
Three easy-fly delta kites in one pack — one for each kid, no sharing fights.
JOYIN 3-Pack Large Delta Rainbow Kites
Two beginner bodyboards with leashes — one kid-size, one teen/adult-size.
Wham-O Boogie Boards 33"/37" Bodyboard with Leash
A cooler with built-in Bluetooth speakers — cold drinks and a soundtrack in one carry.
Igloo Kool Tunes Retro Bluetooth Boombox Cooler 14 Qt
Spike these into the sand and your drink stays upright, sand-free, and in arm's reach.
4 Beach Cup Holders with Bottle Opener & Spikes
