Beachfront RVing: RV Packing Checklist

Sandy beaches with beautiful blue waters, fresh breezes, and the warmth of sunshine call year round from America’s various beaches. Whether traveling in the winter, fall, spring, or summer, beachfront RVing is sure to be a fun, exciting, relaxing, and unforgettable getaway. That is, unless you forget something important that leaves you:

1. Wearing your Great Aunt Martha’s horribly ugly vintage swimsuit instead of the teeny tiny yellow bikini you bought for the trip.
2. Begging strangers to take pictures of you and then trying to teach them how to email them so you’ll have at least one shot even though you forgot your camera.
3. Borrowing strangers’ phones to “check-in” back home so that no one panics when you ignore your cell phone for the entire trip that you are fairly certain is now residing on the kitchen counter back home.

New and veteran RVers will enjoy beachfront RVing more if they don’t forget anything. If you’ve recently purchased a consignment RV or simply find that an organized checklist is helpful, use this list to get started on a good note.

Why An Ocean RV Road Trip?

Over 50% of the world’s population lives within 50 miles of one of the oceans, and millions of Americans choose an ocean shore for their vacation each year. Of course, the popularity of the ocean isn’t without cause: the sand, the surf, the sun, and countless venues for outdoor recreation all make the beach fascinating and entertaining.

Beachfront RVing: Where To Go?

This is simply a matter of what activity suits your taste. From the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards to the Gulf of Mexico, America’s beachfront is littered with interesting places that offer outdoor recreation and activities for people of all ages.

Some may want to lounge around soaking in the sun while others may want to live it up with fishing or surfing. So, before selecting an area for your upcoming RV vacation at the beach, think about the activities you may want include:

•       Swimming

•       Fishing

•       Snorkeling

•       Diving

•       Sea bird watching

•       Seashell gathering

•       Exploring (secluded beaches, quaint towns, the boardwalk, etc.)

•       Catching some rays or joining games on populated beach areas

•       Hiking

•       Picnicking

•       Parasailing

•       Sailing or Skiing

Once you’ve narrowed it down based on your preferred activities, do some research to discover what hidden gems your chosen ocean vacation might offer.

Packing For Your RV Ocean Vacation

In addition to your normal RV packing list, here is a checklist of must have beach items that you certainly don’t want to forget:

•       Sunscreen

•       Swimsuits (Not your Great Aunt Martha’s)

•       Sunglasses

•       Sarongs and cover-ups

•       Beach hats with a wide-brim

•       Sandals, flip-flops, or water shoes

•       Beach towels

•       Beach umbrella

•       Folding beach chairs

•       Beach blanket

•       Jackets for cool beach breezes

•       Beach tote/s

•       Large plastic bags for wet clothes and shoes

•       Beach toys – sand shovel, bucket, beach ball

•       Inflatable water toys

•       Camera

•       Boogie, surf and/or wake boards

•       Scuba gear

•       Snorkel gear

•       Water bottles

•       Cooler and freezable inserts

•       First aid kit

Beachfront RVing

There are tons of RV campgrounds around America’s shores where you can set up a home base for your ocean adventure, some even offer beachfront locations right on the water. Florida’s Fiesta Key RV Resort, for example, offers elite beachfront sites that are about as close to the ocean as you can get without actually having waves lapping at your door. Additional RV Park ideas include:

1. St. Augustine, Florida’s Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort: This RV resort is just steps from the beach. It offers: swimming pool, tennis, playground for younger vacationers, etc. RVers will appreciate the pull-through and full hookups.
2. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’s Ocean Lakes Family Campground: This RV campground offers an ocean front location and an inviting setting. RVers will appreciate the large RV campsites, full hookups and paved roads.
3. Bodega Bay, California’s Bodega Dunes Campground: This RV campground offers secluded coves, a sandy beachfront location, and a rugged shoreline full of interesting opportunities to explore and discover.
4. Camden, Maine’s Camden Hills State Park: This RV park offers rocky shores, countless hiking trails and a serene setting.
5. Carlsbad, California’s South Carlsbad State Beach: This RV park offers a bluff view above the ocean, swimming, surfing, fishing, picnic sites, and opportunities to procure rental equipment for popular beach and ocean activities.

As you can see, RV ocean vacations offer an array of activities and features that are sure to please everyone. These RVing ocean getaways can be just the relaxation your body, mind, and soul need. They can be an escape from the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day grind. Likewise, your RV ocean getaway can offer you the exciting adventure that you’ve been craving. It’s up to you how you want to spend your time. All we know is, it’s time to get packed!