This is our first time renting a house. We%26#39;re staying in Corolla Light the 3rd week in June coming from central IL - any suggestions as to what to pack? I want to bring as much as possible but at the same time don%26#39;t want to under pack either - help! :)
Help with packing!
Bathing suit, sunscreen, flip flops, and sunglasses!!
Seriously though, for the beach you do not need much. Light breathable clothes are the best for the hot and sometimes very humid days. You can not go wrong with khaki colored pants and light weight shirts. You can buy some cheap beach toys when you get there so dont worry about packing stuff like that.
When I go to the beach all that I want to take is my boardshorts, flip flops, sunglasses and sunscreen. The wife requires that I pack a pair of khaki slacks and a white linen shirt that can be worn out to nicer dinners.
Hope you have a great time!
Help with packing!
Most likely you will have a washer and dryer so that cuts down on clothing.
Prepare for all types of weather; hot, cooler in the evening, and rain. Even in the nicer restaurants you will not need fancy clothes. Very casual everywhere.
Light jackets and sweaters work well. Jeans for the beach at night.
Bring sunscreen from home, it is very overpriced on OBX. You can rent beach stuff, or your unit may have some to use.
Pack light. A few shorts, some quickdry lightweight shorts, 2 bathing suits, a sundress, a hat, beach towel and flip flops are ample. If you%26#39;re renting a house, you%26#39;ll likely have a washer/dryer and there%26#39;s nothing wrong w/ doing a couple loads if it saves you hauling huge suitcases.
Also, bring bug repellent for the evenings and at least SPF 45 for the day- the sun is pretty intense in June- it%26#39;s deceiving though b/c of the ocean breeze.
For the house, bring some books and small games.
The beach is a very casual place, so you don%26#39;t need to bring much.
Camera, binoculars to %26#39;see what we can see%26#39;. Large light weight bag to carry things for the beach/pool. If you%26#39;re on the beach side some of the homes will have one of those large plastic sort of wagons for beach toys.
Something to lie on on the sand. Towel for chair at the pool and towel to dry off with. (We like to put down a towel and then have a separate one for drying off that we don%26#39;t lie on. We leave that to dry in the sun.)
Sunglasses. Maybe a tube of chapstick type extra spf for the lips.
The key with the lotion is to reapply in order to enjoy your stay and don%26#39;t forget the tops of heads and tops and bottoms of feet, some spots people overlook.
Some clothing item in case of rain...a hood, umbrella, whatever.
Paper plates and cups if you want to save on washing dishes.
We were given the suggestion to bring: toilet paper, paper towels, foil, plastic wrap, garbage bags and dishwasher detergent. We are also bringing paper plates. Also, my sister%26#39;s in-laws go to the Outer Banks each year and told us to stock up on some food items so that you do not have to shop on Saturday, since this is the day that most everyone checks in, and the supermarkets tend to get crowded. We will also bring things like condiments and cereal.
I know a lot of people have posted great ideas over time. You might do something. Stay on the NC forum to catch a lot of posts. In the empty box on top of these posts do a word searching using the word bring. I tried it and you get mostly beach areas. Some good ideas.
Beaches are wonderful, relaxing, restorative, exhilerating, whatever you put into it.
I realize there are things about the beach we take for granted.
Based on things I%26#39;ve seen happen, do realize not to let children go to the water alone; heed any warnings. Even if they have been in rivers, don%26#39;t assume the ocean is the same. As much as we have cautioned our group of friends/relatives we have pulled a few children from danger.
Remember little ones lose their footing easily and should be held onto even as they pad in the edge of the surf.
Realize that you can stand in water to your ankles and when the wave comes in it can reach your waste.
Realize that with the tide flow, one can come out of the water and be a few yards away from where one started and therefore have to hunt for the blanket and umbrella setup. Just so expect the fun and aren%26#39;t disorriented.
Realize that the sand can be hot on adult as well as little feet.
Another thing to bring...a strong kite for the great breezes in the evenings.
I always have a beach umbrella. It is needed for a break from the sun. Bring a cooler. You can stick in any leftover items you don%26#39;t want to throw out from the fridge on leaving day, and bring cold stuff to the beach/pool.
Flashlights for ghost crabbing at night. It is a lot of fun looking for crabs on the beach at night.
Think about the food situation. The stores are jammed on the weekends from the arriving guests.
If you have kids that will go in the ocean, take them down to the waters edge when you first arrive on the beach, and then turn around and look at your spot and point out landmarks so they remember where you are if they get lost. The ocean current can easily take them down the beach.
Paper items and garbage bags as listed.
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