Must-Have Packing List for a Beach Getaway

Traveling is always exciting, but does the planning ever get to be overwhelming? I completely understand. You have to worry about itineraries, tickets, budgeting, and so much more; the last thing you need to stress about is what clothes you’ll be wearing. Fear not! I’m here to help. In this post, I’ve created a full-proof packing list of everything you will need for your next beach vacation.

Before You Pack

Before I even consider picking my outfits, electronics, or toiletries, I always create an overview of my trip. Sometimes I write it down in my bullet journal, other times, I keep mental notes. As I’m sure you know, planning for a trip includes so much more than booking your flights and picking a place to stay. When you travel, you have to keep in mind that there is plenty of research to do before you set foot on the plane.

Here are some questions I ask myself before the packing begins:

What is the weather going to be like?
How long will I be staying?
How long is the flight? Any layovers?
Checked bag or carry-on only?
How much to I plan to buy while I’m there?
What amenities are provided at my hotel/AirBnB? (think about laundry, kitchen, toiletries, towels, and bedding)
What activities do I plan to do?
Is the trip for business or adventure?
How much of the trip do I plan to photograph and document? (this one is especially important for content creators and social media gurus)

Checked Bag

*This list was made to accommodate for 5 days at a beach house. Change the quantities based on the length of your trip and your specific needs 🙂 *

Clothing:

1 pair of jeans
2 pairs of jean/fashion shorts
1 pair of leggings
1 pair of athletic shorts
1 long dress
2 short dresses/rompers
sweatshirt (I like to wear mine on the plane)
2 regular bras
2 sports bras
undies + socks
swimsuit

Shoes:

sandals
tennis shoes

Toiletries:

moisturizer
sunscreen
BB cream
mascara
eyebrow pencil
shaving cream
shampoo/conditioner
lotion
chapstick
toothbrush + paste
deodorant
perfume/body spray
makeup wipes

Accessories:

scrunchies/hair ties
bracelets
earrings
sunhat
small purse
foldable beach bag

Miscellaneous:

snacks
beach towel
blow dryer

Carry-On

Packing the perfect carry-on is essential. You must be able to find the balance between having everything you need and packing too much. This list of things is exactly what I like to take with me onto the plane. Hopefully it will give you a better idea of how you can divide your checked bag and carry-on bag.

Technology:

computer/tablet
smartphone
portable battery
chargers
camera
headphones

Entertainment:

book(s)
journal(s)
pens

Documents:

passport
wallet
photo ID
emergency contact information
reservation confirmation
booking information

Extras:

water bottle
hand lotion
ibuprofen
gum
chapstick
feminine products
baby wipes (great for long flights!)
snacks

Complete Packing List

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This week’s post was a fun one! I’m so glad that I got to share some of my travel tips with you. This year hasn’t provided many travel opportunities, but I’m making the most of the ones I’ve been given. I hope that you’re able to get some (safe) traveling in this summer. There’s nothing better than getting out of your comfort zone and experiencing new places and cultures. Hopefully found this post was helpful and informative. Feel free to share your packing list down in the comments and let me know if there’s anything that I left out. Safe travels!

Much love,

Genevieve <3