Recommendations of what to bring - good books to read, games, special spices, coffee grinder, beach gear including a sun umbrella if that's important, cooler for beach trips, sun tan lotion, hats for sun, bicycles with locks, things to do in case it rains and some warm clothes (better safe than sorry)

Extra supplies for children - white tee shirts (check newspaper for tie dying schedule), lots of games & books, water and beach gear such as boogey boards, lots of extra beach towels, beach cover ups, etc. You can rent great kiddie carts that go behind your bike in town