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Beach & Pool Travel Kit for Kids & Moms
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items Family beach days can be magical — if you pack smart. These are my mom-tested essentials that make beach + pool days with kids way easier & less stressful. (I may earn a small commission if you shop.)
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Beaches & Hotel Pools - Chs
Bags
For Kids
For Mom
Beaches & Hotel Pools - Chs
Head to these beaches or Stay at some of my favorite Charleston hotels with the best pools to cool-off!
Check out the county park for accessibility & showers, the washout for surfing and the Morris Island Lighthouse!
Folly Beach
Book your stay & get access to their beautiful secluded, quiet elevated pool with bar and plenty of seating. They also offer cabana rentals with service.
Mills House Charleston | Hilton
For a quieter, less-trafficked spot - check out Station 29 1/2
Sullivan's Island Beach
This gorgeous hotel pool deck and pool bar features all the vintage California summer vibes you could ever want all year round! Their indoor/outdoor bars offer some of the best poolside cocktails around.
The Ryder Hotel
Featuring one of the most impressive waterfront pool decks in the Charleston area! This hotel is also located offers stunning views of the Ravenel Bridge & Charleston Harbor.
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Off the beaten path & offering pristine, untouched sandy beaches - complete with plenty of wildlife sightings!
Kiawah Island | Beachwalker County Park & Public Beach Access
Located in the heart of Kiawah Island sits this luxury hotel & hidden gem.
The Sanctuary Hotel, A Luxury Oceanfront Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Bags
Not all beach/pool bags are made the same! Which one fits your needs best?
Canvas totes are great for the beach or pool since they are sturdy but light with lots of room for all the essentials.
Medium Logo Canvas Tote Bag | Old Navy
With bottom cooler storage & a mesh top, this tote was made for beach and pool days, picnics & more!
Beach Tote Bag with Zipper Bottom Tan Stripe / Navy - Sun Squad™
This mesh tote’s best feature is that it has many exterior pockets plus an inside water-proof zipper pocket for your phone & valuables.
Tagitary Mesh Beach Bag Large Tote w/8 Pockets
Throw sandy toys in here, rinse with water and you’re done! No more sand in the car. Also great for shelling & keepsakes.
MUYIZI Shell Collecting Bags 3-Pack
Large, durable & sand-resistant. This bag is very versatile & worth the splurge.
Athleta Logo Tote Bag | Athleta
For Kids
Everything they need for fun in the sun!
Sun hat for little girl!
Baby Girl Orange Fruit Print Reversible Swim Hat - Orange/Peach
This beach toy set has everything you need for some fun in the sand! My daughter even plays with these poolside, too.
MyKids-USA Children Wheat Straw Thickened Seaside Beach Toy Sets Blue 0-12Y
Bucket hat for a boy!
Toddler Reversible Swim Hat - Bucket Hat Blue
My daughter is obsessed with these!
Bunch O Balloons Reusable Water Balloons - 10pk: Pool Games & Toys Set for Kids
Love the easy adjustable bungee strap on these!
Speedo Kids' Sunny Vibes Swim Goggles - Blue: Flexible Construction, Anti-Fog Lens
Always makes things extra fun in the pool or in the waves!
36'' Textured Ring Tube - Sun Squad™ Pink
Pool sinkies!
Torpedo Toss Floating Pool Game 7pc - Sun Squad™: Dive Water Toys, PVC Material
Non-toxic & cruelty-free from one of my favorite baby brands!
Pipette Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 - 0.6oz
For all the moms with little bald or light/thin-haired babies that don’t wear hats: this product is pure gold for you! I have yet to use through a whole one in 1.5 years using consistently— so worth it!
Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Sunscreen Powder Brush - SPF 30 - 0.15oz
For Mom
Mom always has to have it all!
Collapsible folding beach wagon is a necessity for the beach but could also be used for the pool too if you have lots to carry.
Qunler 560lbs Collapsible Folding Wagon, Big Bucket Beach Cart, Heavy Duty Large Capacity Garden Wagon with Multi-Terrain Brake Wheels for Outdoor Camping, Shopping, Sports, Grocery, Kids, Black
When it comes to beach blankets, I’ve always had better luck with using picnic blankets! And this one has a little zipper pocket for your important items.
SCUDDLES SCPRZIP Extra-Large Picnic Blanket, 3-Layer Waterproof Outdoor Mat with Carry Strap and Storage Pocket, Ideal for Beach, Camping & Hiking
I love that these are cotton and oversized!
100% Cotton Cabana Striped Oversized Beach Towels - Great Bay Home (35" x 70", Lavender Purple).
Keeps juice boxes cold and snacks fresh all day. Mom sanity = preserved.
11qt Soft Sided Cooler Sage Green - Embark™: Small, Adjustable & Removable Liner
One of my favorite mineral sunscreens with high SPF for me and baby!
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, Coconut, 5 fl oz
Mineral-based, gentle on sensitive skin, and rubs in well without the fuss.
Banana Boat Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, Adult Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Spray, 6 oz
Keeps kids cool in strollers, beach tents or lounge chairs—is a total lifesaver in the heat!
Gaiatop Portable Clip-On Fan USB Rechargeable
Trendy, affordable, rectangle sunglasses for mom!
Rectangle Sunglasses for Women Men Trendy Retro 90s Sun Glasses UV400 Protection Square Frame Eyewear Summer