Beach Trip Packing Guide

What to pack for a beach day

Heading to the Gulf Coast? The water is warm, the sun is stronger than it looks, and downtown St. Pete is a short hop from the sand. Here is what a local would pack, and what you can grab from us if you forgot it.

The essentials

• Two swimsuits, so one can dry while you wear the other
• A cover-up or coastal dress for lunch and the walk back
• A sun shirt or rash guard for long days in the water
• A wide-brim hat and polarized sunglasses
• Reef-safe sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher (we stock Sun Bum)
• Sandals you can walk in and get wet
• A quick-dry beach towel and a roomy tote
• A refillable water bottle

For a boat or sandbar day

• Sun shirt
• Hat with a chin strap
• Polarized sunglasses
• Extra sunscreen and an SPF lip balm

Forgot something? We’re right downtown

Everything on this list is on our shelves at 216 2nd St N, across from the Sundial — swimwear, sun shirts, hats, sunglasses, towels, sunscreen, and sandals. Open every day, 10 am to 6 pm.