A long weekend at the beach, the ultimate relaxing travel destination. When I create my packing list for beach vacation, I start with my swimwear attire and work out from there. Additionally, comfortable and light weight clothes are a must. Trying to pack light, clothes that mix and match well are essential.
If you travel for longer, a week or two, adjust the amount of clothes you’ll bring for the trip. You can still follow the same concept and principle. Add additional top and bottom layers that work well with the rest of your outfits.
Blue tank, v-neck t-shirt, white embroidered blouse, maxi dress, marled sweater, sunglasses, white shorts, denim shorts, long-sleeve shirt, tapered cargo pants, huarache sandals, swimsuit, bikini top, swim bottoms, birkenstock sandals, turkish towel, beach bag
As with most travel, when creating a packing list for a long weekend at the beach, I like to have a cohesive color scheme. This makes it much easier to mix and match. If blues and teals aren’t your colors of choice, adjust the colors to fit your needs. I recommend selecting 2-3 neutrals that go well together, and about 2 colors. Make sure your shoes also match almost all your clothes. This allows for many more outfits. I personally focus on breezy, natural materials that allow me to stay cool in hot temperatures. Additionally, I like natural materials like cotton and linen as they are low maintenance and dry quickly. Bring fun accessories to add interest to your outfits. Statement earrings, necklaces, sunglasses, hats, headbands, and silk scarves are all great options.
If this trip was a week or longer, I would add additional pair of shorts preferably one that dries quickly, 1-2 additional dresses, a designated beach cover-up, and additional tops as needed. As this is a packing list for a long weekend, I only packed for the beach. Again, would the vacation be longer, I would bring some kind of sneakers for hiking or a day excursion.
There are certain items I’d bring on any vacation, such as my toiletry and make-up items. Additionally, for a vacation at the beach I make sure to have plenty of sunscreen along.