Bring what is here, leave the rest at home, and your beach days will feel a lot more like a vacation.
At BeachBox, we’re all about making your vacay as stress-free and smooth as possible. With that in mind, we’ve put together this helpful list to let you know all of the items that will be available to you when you arrive at your Texas Gulf Coast vacation home. Keep this list handy as you pack for your trip. We’ve also rounded up our favorite things to do and places to eat for each of our locations. Hopefully, this will help you spend less time at the store— and more time on the sand! As always, give us a call or drop us a line if you have any questions. We can’t wait to host you!
These are the items and supplies that will already be made available to you as our guest.
Salt and pepper
Coffee grounds
Coffee filters
Dishwasher detergent
1 roll of paper towel
Kitchen trash bags
Kitchen towels and pot holders
Sponge and a scrub brush
Dish soap
A set of pots and pans
Cooking utensils
Silverware for your home’s guest capacity
Dishware for your home’s guest capacity
Glassware for your home’s guest capacity
Bakeware
Cutting boards
Knife set
Serving bowls/mixing bowls
Blender
Toaster
Coffee maker
Charcoal grill
Grilling tools
Laundry detergent
Dishwasher detergent
Iron and an ironing board
First aid kit
Broom and a dustpan
Vacuum cleaner
Basic cleaning supplies
Travel size shampoo for each shower
Bar soap for each shower
Hand soap
3-4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
Hand towels and washcloths
Linens and pillows for all beds, including any sleeper sofas or futons
Bath towels for each guest up to the home’s capacity
Most of our homes are equipped with a travel crib and high chair, contact us to confirm!
This is the stuff you’ll want to consider packing, having delivered, or stopping by the store to pick up.
Paper towels (if 1 roll will not be enough)
Napkins
Foil and plastic wrap
Olive oil or cooking oil
Cooking spices
Sugar and cream for your coffee
A bag of ice
Bottled water
All groceries (can have these delivered to your rental as well— just ask us how)
Charcoal
Lighter fluid
Firewood
Roasting sticks
Beach towels
Beach chairs
Tent and/or an umbrella
Cooler
Portable speaker
Beach toys and games
Sunscreen
Guests can also rent beach accessories from Rent BeachBox, contact us for discounts and details!
Swim diapers
Floaties, puddle jumpers, or kid life vests
Kids’ swim goggles
Stroller sunshade for infants
Ear protection for fireworks
Snacks
Mosquito repellant
Dryer sheets
Personal shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hair tools
Board games, card games, or books
If you’re interested in renting a golf cart, contact us for our local recommendations and discounts!
Still have questions about packing for your Galveston trip? Here’s what our guests ask us most.
Daytime highs run 89 to 94 degrees with heat index values often above 100 because of the humidity. Overnight lows stay in the upper 70s to low 80s. Plan beach time before 11 AM and after 4 PM, with shaded breaks in between.
Sargassum (the brown seaweed) varies year to year and beach to beach. Some weeks the beaches are nearly clear. Other weeks there are thick mats at the high-tide line. A small rake, water shoes, and a willingness to walk a hundred yards down the beach to find a clear patch will solve most of it. East Beach and Stewart Beach are groomed regularly during peak season.
Plan on two 8-ounce bottles of SPF 30 to 50 spray plus two sticks for faces. That is roughly the amount a family of four uses across a five- to seven-day trip with two reapplications a day.
Stings are uncommon but not impossible, especially in late summer. The most common Gulf species respond to white vinegar applied to the sting site. A small spray bottle of vinegar in your beach bag is helpful. If you see purple flags at lifeguard stations, that signals marine pests like jellyfish or stingrays are present.
Yes, most Galveston beaches allow leashed dogs, though a few, like Stewart Beach, are pet-free. East Beach and most of the West End welcome dogs on a leash. Pet policies at BeachBox properties vary by home, so filter by pet-friendly when browsing to find the right fit for your group. If you’re bringing a dog, pack a leash, a travel water bowl, waste bags, and a towel for sandy paws before heading back to the rental.
Everything you need for a stress-free stay—packed into one easy checklist.
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