Weekend getaways are always a good idea! So are week-long vacations and girl’s trips and family holidays and….you get the idea. If you’re heading to the beach for any of these getaways and need some tips on what to wear, look no further. We’ve created the ultimate beach packing list for everything you’ve already got planned and for anything else that may come up. Whether it’s a day at the beach, a fun girl’s night out, a romantic date night or a drop-in yoga class, we’ve got you covered.
Beach Day
Whether you are taking a quick day trip, a family vacation, or have a longer holiday planned with friends, you are going to need the latest and greatest beach essentials. These are my favorite looks and products this season for any beach destination, whether stateside or abroad.
Beach Checklist:
- The first thing on our list is a cute bathing suit. If you are planning a more active day in the ocean or will be chasing after young children, we love this black one-piece from Cupshe. This suit has the perfect balance of sexiness and just the right amount of coverage. (Plus it’s only $33!).
CUPSHE, Black one-piece swimsuit - Next on our list is a pair of cut-off denim shorts. They look great paired back to any suit and are perfect to throw on when you want to run back to the house to grab some cold drinks or swing by the beach bar. This pair from Agolde is a great length with just the right amount of distressing. AGOLDE, Parker Distressed Denim Shorts
- You can never go wrong with classic aviators and this pair in black adds an extra cool factor. The easiest way to keep your bag light is to pack items that pair back to everything and these sunglasses do just that. RAY-BAN, Aviator Classic
- A beach tote is essential. This one from Dragon Diffusion has so much space to carry all of your essential items (plus your kid’s beach toys) and protect your cell phone and credit cards while at the beach.
DRAGON DIFFUSION, Grace small woven leather tote - After your beach day and outdoor shower (if you’re lucky!), a chic, breezy dress always feels amazing to throw on. This strapless, drop waisted knit dress from Eres feels like the perfect thing to throw on to be both comfortable and chic. ERES, Ankara strapless cotton-jersey maxi dress
- Our favorite beach towels are from Business & Pleasure. The Holiday Blanket is a towel that doubles as a beach blanket. It’s a large square with a center cut out for your beach umbrella and fun fringe around the perimeter. It’s the perfect size for you to stretch out with a friend or can accommodate a family of four. (You can also find their matching umbrellas, cooler bag, and beach chairs here). BUSINESS & PLEASURE, The Holiday Beach Blanket
- One of the the most important things to pack is sun protection. Our favorite sunscreen is by La Roche-Posay. It glides on smoothly, absorbs easily and protects all day long.
LA ROCHE POSAY, Anthelos Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 (And if you love a little tint, these are the best natural tinted sunscreens perfect for a day at the beach!) - We love the ease of classic Birkenstocks. And this neutral color pairs back to everything on our packing list. BIRKENSTOCK, Arizona Soft Sandals
- If you plan to relax with a good book or a cocktail, we recommend a chic suit from Zimmermann. They have the most gorgeous prints in both two pieces and one-pieces. No matter which one is your personal preference, the suit is the perfect hybrid of the two! ZIMMERMANN, Junie strapless cutout floral-print swimsuit
- A great way to explore any beach town is on a beach cruiser. Make sure you have one for your next beach trip and that it has a basket to carry your morning coffee, afternoon smoothie, or beach gear!
HUFFY BIKES, Sanford Women’s Cruiser
Girl’s Night Out
If your beach getaway is a girl’s trip, here is what to pack for your fun GNO:
- A little crochet dress is a perfect summer staple for a night out. We love this short & sweet navy/ cream dress from Frame. FRAME, Crochet Tassel Popover Mini Dress
- Seashells for the beach? Groundbreaking. But these earrings from Clare V are so beautiful, especially back to these crochet pieces. CLARE V. , Scallop Stud Earrings
- This Milk Makeup cream stick pulls double duty adding the perfect tint to your lips & cheeks and is small enough to fit in any purse.
MILK MAKEUP, Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick - A straw tote is a beach weekend must-have. This Isabel Marant tote is the perfect size with a goes with literally everything. ISABEL MARANT, Cadix Woven Straw Tote
- Mango created this ultra cool, white crochet set. It packs a punch when worn together and you can also wear each item separately later on your trip as well. On it’s own, this cardigan is perfect with a pair of cutoff shorts or to bring with you at night when the temperature gets a little cooler. MANGO, Crochet Knit Cardigan
- When not wearing as a set, Mango’s crochet shorts can be worn with a tank or over your favorite swimsuit. MANGO, Crochet Knit Shorts
- One of the best things about the beach is the ocean air! Take advantage of it and use this wave spray from Ouai to get the perfect beachy waves. (plus it’s paraben and sulfate free and smells great!) OUI, Wave Spray
- These sandals pair back perfectly to both the crochet mini dress and the set. And in a light neutral color they will help elongate your legs (who doesn’t love that?) ATP Atelier, Capri Linen Nappa Sandals
Date Night
If you are planning a romantic weekend for your next beach vacation, here are great looks for date night:
- After your day at the beach, use this Goopglow body polish to leave your skin soft and flawless. GOOP BEAUTY, Goopglow Instant Glow Body Polish
- Little gold hoops are the perfect accessory to go back to our date night fits. We love this stand-out pair, as well as these smaller huggie earrings. SHASHI, Gold Hoop Earrings
- Stand out in this red maxi dress from Posse. It’s the perfect shade of summer red and equal parts breezy and sexy. POSSE, Elise Tiered Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
- Westman Atelier is known to be one of the best clean beauty brands and one of our favorite products is their highlighter stick – especially after getting a bit of sun. WESTMAN ATELIER, Lit Up Glow Highlighter Stick
- This beautiful raffia purse is the perfect size for all of your essentials. BOTTEGA VENETA, The Classic
- These A. Emery sandals that have just a slight lift and go with virtually everything in your suitcase, including these two beachy date night looks. A. EMERY, Annushka Leather Sandals
- Tie front tops are a trend right now and are the perfect sexy silhouette for a beach holiday date night….plus it’s light and easy to fit in a carry-on bag. SEA, Tania Floral Beaded Tie-Front Top
- This denim mini skirt is perfect to go back to Sea’s tie front top for your night out at the beach. AGOLDE, Alek Denim Mini Skirt
Yoga Class
If you have time to drop into a yoga class, add the following items to your checklist:
- Alo’s no slip towel is a necessity to keep you dry during a hot yoga class. ALO, Grounded No-Slip Towel
- Alo’s warrior mat in highlighter yellow is the perfect wake-up call for an early morning session on the beach! ALO, Warrior Mat
- Aritzia’s match back set is equal parts functional and sexy. The bra is full coverage so you can feel comfortable in whatever position you find yourself in. ARITZIA, TnaSLEEK™ Uplift Tank
- Aritzia’s bike shorts are high-rise and when paired back to the bra, shows just a sliver of skin. ARITZIA, TnaSLEEK™ Pack-It Hi-Rise 7″ Short
- This portable water bottle can expand when full and fold up when finished to easily throw in your bag. TEMU, Collapsible Water Bottle
- Sustainable brand Cotopaxi nailed it with this colorful belt bag. The company uses repurposed materials that are available in many different colors. Each bag is one-of-a-kind so be prepared for a total surprise! COTOPAXI, Del Dia Hip Pack
- It’s always a good idea to throw a pair of flip flops in your bag. Tkees matte leather flip flops in nude are super chic and easy to kick on and off. Throw them in your bag to wear for yoga, the beach, as water shoes or to explore the town. TKEES, Lily Nudes Leather Flip Flop
- We love wearing a baseball cap as a sun hat. This garment dyed London Baseball Cap is perfect to shield your face on the way to yoga or just running out to get your morning coffee. ANTHROPOLOGIE, The Wanderlust London Baseball Cap
- The last thing you’ll need is something to transport your yoga mat to class. The Easy-Cinch Yoga Sling is so light weight and easy to pack. (And it’s especially useful if you’re riding to class on the beach cruiser!) GAIAM, Easy-Cinch Yoga Sling
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