How to Take a Family Beach Trip
Know when to go., Know where to go., Check the weather forecast carefully before setting out., Decide on whether or not you want to stay overnight., Pack accordingly., Pack a picnic lunch This will save you money and allows you to enjoy a homemade...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know when to go.
Depending on where you live and the time of year you schedule your visit, the weather conditions along the coastline can vary greatly.
The preferred time to visit is in the summer, as the weather will be generally sunny and warm. -
Step 2: Know where to go.
While many beaches are just what you'd expect
- sandy, breezy, and along the coastline
- others can be rocky, close to volcanoes (as may be the case in Hawaii) or pose another type of inconvenience or even danger.
Browse the web for current beach conditions and make sure to look for any notices or warnings of potential hazards. , You can easily do this by logging on toWeather.com or another forecast site and check out the weather for the day you'll be visiting.
Unless you have hotel reservations, if the weather says rain or thunderstorms, try rescheduling your visit to a later date if circumstances allow. , If the beach you'd like to visit is more than a 4-5 hour drive away, it may be worth it to spend the night at a budget hotel or motel near the beach.
Otherwise, just spending the day and returning home in the evening is more cost-effective on short notice. , Bring along the following items, the first of which are standard beach attire:
Bathing suits Cover-ups Sandals, flip flops, or water shoes T-shirts A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to keep out the sunlight Towels Sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher Insect-repellent Aloe Vera gel for sunburns Bottled water A large tote or gym bag for these items, as well as plastic bags for wet clothes. , Good items to include are sandwiches, wraps,salads, chips, pretzels, popcorn, cut vegetables, bottled drinks, and a packaged dessert. , You may not want to leave the house at 6 a.m., but it beats sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic for hours.
Bring along a few games, books, toys, a fully-charged iPod, or some other form of entertainment to keep the kids occupied on the drive, as well as snacks and perhaps a pillow or blanket for resting. , Go swimming,surfing, or scuba-diving, collect seashells, play around in the surf, make a sandcastle, etc. , Families with young children can put them down for a backseat nap on the way home, and leaving just before rush hour peaks will give you time to bypass the major roads before the rush begins. -
Step 3: Check the weather forecast carefully before setting out.
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Step 4: Decide on whether or not you want to stay overnight.
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Step 5: Pack accordingly.
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Step 6: Pack a picnic lunch This will save you money and allows you to enjoy a homemade meal at the beach.
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Step 7: Set out early to beat rush-hour or weekend traffic.
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Step 8: Enjoy the day with your family!
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Step 9: Leave in the late afternoon.
Detailed Guide
Depending on where you live and the time of year you schedule your visit, the weather conditions along the coastline can vary greatly.
The preferred time to visit is in the summer, as the weather will be generally sunny and warm.
While many beaches are just what you'd expect
- sandy, breezy, and along the coastline
- others can be rocky, close to volcanoes (as may be the case in Hawaii) or pose another type of inconvenience or even danger.
Browse the web for current beach conditions and make sure to look for any notices or warnings of potential hazards. , You can easily do this by logging on toWeather.com or another forecast site and check out the weather for the day you'll be visiting.
Unless you have hotel reservations, if the weather says rain or thunderstorms, try rescheduling your visit to a later date if circumstances allow. , If the beach you'd like to visit is more than a 4-5 hour drive away, it may be worth it to spend the night at a budget hotel or motel near the beach.
Otherwise, just spending the day and returning home in the evening is more cost-effective on short notice. , Bring along the following items, the first of which are standard beach attire:
Bathing suits Cover-ups Sandals, flip flops, or water shoes T-shirts A wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to keep out the sunlight Towels Sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher Insect-repellent Aloe Vera gel for sunburns Bottled water A large tote or gym bag for these items, as well as plastic bags for wet clothes. , Good items to include are sandwiches, wraps,salads, chips, pretzels, popcorn, cut vegetables, bottled drinks, and a packaged dessert. , You may not want to leave the house at 6 a.m., but it beats sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic for hours.
Bring along a few games, books, toys, a fully-charged iPod, or some other form of entertainment to keep the kids occupied on the drive, as well as snacks and perhaps a pillow or blanket for resting. , Go swimming,surfing, or scuba-diving, collect seashells, play around in the surf, make a sandcastle, etc. , Families with young children can put them down for a backseat nap on the way home, and leaving just before rush hour peaks will give you time to bypass the major roads before the rush begins.
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