Ultimate Destin Beach Vacation Pack List

I’ve created the Ultimate Destin (or any Beach Vacation)pack list below with everything I think you need for a beach trip. I put necessities on the list as well as fun extra things that you might not think of needing until you get out to the beach. Enjoy!

Beach Items to Pack

-Beach Towels (two per person so they can dry in-between)
-Beach Towel Clips
-Beach Toys
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses
-Wide-brimmed Hat
-Beach Chairs
-Beach Umbrella
–Beach Umbrella Sand Anchor
-Lightweight Beach Blanket with Corner Weights
-Inflatable Pillow (also great for airplane or car travel!)
-Cooler
-Beach Games (Such as Corn Hole)
-Frisbee (The Lighted ones are the BEST for night frisbee games)
-Real Book or Magazines (to avoid glare on tablets or e-readers) such as my guide book: The Ultimate Destin Bucket List: 100 Must-Do Activities in the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village”. I would also suggest Destin Pioneer Settlers: A Land History of Destin, Florida, from 1819-1940 by a local author, or if you prefer a fiction novel check out You and Me and Us which is a great story about love and loss set in Destin.
-Mask and Snorkel (This is the one I have)
-Anti Fog Spray for Snorkel Masks
-Beach Bag
–Beach Sand Drink and Stuff Holders
-Mesh Bags for Shell Collecting
-Ocean Float Chair
-Float Chair Anchor (I fill this with sand and attach it to my floating chair to keep from drifting away with the currents
-Crab Hunting Flashlight (Red lights are Turtle Safe!!)
-Thermos
-Insulated Cup
-Waterproof Phone Case (ziplock bags also work)
-Baby Powder to easily get sand off feet
-Secret Valuables/Cash Holder (for when you leave your bag on the beach and go swimming)
-Lemon Juice for subtle natural hair highlights
-Kite
-Empty Gallon Water Jug (Fill with water and leave in car to rinse sand off feet after beach day)
-Sandcastle Building Supplies
-Starfish and Sand Dollars for Photo Props

Condo Basics to Pack

-Paper Towels
-Toilet Paper
-Laundry Detergent
-Dish washing Detergent
-Dishwasher Detergent
-Garbage Bags
-Aluminum Foil
-Saran Wrap
-Condiments/Food
-Laundry Bag
-Coffee/Coffee Filters
-Water (Destin tap water tastes like chlorine)
-Beach Scented Fragrance Candle (Fragrance anchors with our memories. Burn a scented candle during a trip and you will forever remember the trip when you smell that candle in the future. I use a different scent for every vacation I go on then keep the rest of the candle to burn later at home to take me back to that time in my mind)
-Ziplock bags (Essential for leftovers and packing sandwiches and snacks for the beach)
-Hangers
-Mesh Popup Laundry Hamper
-Wrinkle Release Spray
-Over-The-Door Organizer
–Ice Trays for Aloe Vera Ice Cubes (extra soothing for sunburn)

Clothing to Pack

-Two to three bathing suits per person (so suits can dry out between wearings)
-Flip Flops
-Water Shoes for climbing the rocks at the jetties or places in the harbor with sharp oyster shells. These are my new ones and I love them
-Socks
-Rain Jacket
-Beach Cover Up
-Casual Clothes
-Nice Clothes
-Sweaters (it can be chilly at night and also inside restaurants with the AC running)
-Workout clothes, athletic shoes, and socks (if you’re planning to work out)
-Robe for Hot Tub or Pool

Health Items to Pack

-Aloe Vera for Sunburn
-Tylenol or Advil for Headaches
-Dramamine for Boat
-Basic First Aid Kit
-Lip Balm with Sunscreen
-Prescription Medications
-Insect Repellent (commonly forgotten but often needed in summer)
-Hand Sanitizer
-Ear-Water Drying Drops (So helpful)

Activity Items to Pack

(For rainy days or an evening in the condo)

-Destin Jigsaw Puzzle
-Destin Children’s Activity Book
-Deck of Cards
-Board Games (Destinopoly is a great choice–available at the Destin Walmart and Walgreens)

Electronics to Pack

-Camera/Memory Cards/Battery
-Phones and Chargers
-Electronic e-reader and Charger
-Portable Speaker for Beach or Boat
-External Battery Charger
-Power Strip or Extension Cord for Room
-Selfie Stick

Other Necessities to Pack

-Cash for Tipping
-Printed Directions in case you lose cell phone service on drive (it happens a lot around here when it’s busy)
-Vacation Journal to record your memories (I created a Destin beach photography one here)

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I hope you found this list helpful while you are packing for your beach vacation in Destin or the Emerald Coast. Is there anything else I should add?

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