When we want to go to the beach, we can be out the door in 10-15 minutes. That is with two young kids. Here’s how:

Almost all the time we have certain things always in the trunk of the car:

• Cabana for shade
• Chairs — 2 for the adults and 2 for the kids
• Bag of sand toys
• Foldable cart
• Tote with towels, sunscreen, and other necessities

With these items already in the car, to get out of the house in 15 minutes:

• Everyone go to the bathroom
• Everyone in bathing suits and sandals/crocs
• Grab snacks
• Fill water bottles

That’s it! We usually plan to grab lunch on the way out there, whether it is a pizza or sandwiches, so only need filled water bottles and snacks (typically veggie sticks, granola bars/bites, and fruit) for the ride.

You may have to add a change of clothes if anyone on your team is fussy about wearing bathing suits both ways. We usually just wait till we get home to shower and change.

I will go into more detail in The Gear and The Tips for each of these. And happy to review different options. 🙂