The Ultimate Beach Vacation Checklist (Men)

After a little Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea? Presenting the ultimate tropical guide and beach vacation checklist for men. Enjoy these tips for your next trip to any pool party, yacht life or time by the sea.. whether it’s the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or a on a coast you can’t pronounce.

In this post:
– Suggested items beach + pool wear; site-seeing, evening wear and adult beach toys/ technology.
– My favorite paradise destinations including in the U.S., Mexico and international destinations << these are places I’ve personally experienced.
– My favorite beach-based festivals.
– Curated boutique shop.

Looking for the women’s travel packing list for beach and pool destinations?
Check it out: Women’s Beach Packing List .

Camping? Hiking? Check out the men’s outdoor travel checklist and/or the men’s snow vacation checklist.

BEACH VACATION CHECKLIST[ beach. pool. boat ]

trunks/ swimwear | for luxury: Nordstrom’s Men’s Swimwear
casual top | this crochet button up
flip flops or sandals | men’s sandals
beach bag or backpack | Mens Backpack
beach towel | My top choice for beac h towel
sport water shoes
plastic bag for wet clothes | Travel bags

PACKING LIST

[day. site-seeing]

- jeans | Nordstrom has relaxed, slim, skinny, baggy, and just about every style you could want!
- shorts | Nordstrom’s
- tank | Nordstrom’s
- t-shirt | this tee from Ellwood comes in a ton of colors
- casual dress shirt | Ralph Lauren
- under garments | New Balance
- walking shoes
- belt
- boat shoes (optional)

PACKING LIST

[evening. social]

dress shirt | This classic Ralph Lauren shirt is perfect for most occasions
pants | Nordstrom’s ahas a ton of great options
belt
socks
dress shoes | Nordstrom Rack has a great variety
cuff links (optional)
blazer (optional) | ASOS for blazers and sport coats
handkerchief (optional)
vest, tie, bow-tie, suspenders (optional)

PACKING LIST

[accessories. sports equipment.]

Sunglasses | Amazon has a great variety
Hat | ASOS has a ton of great styles
Rash guard and/ or wetsuit | When catching waves or just trying to stay warm in colder waters a wetsuit by O’neill is a must.
Book | What’s on your reading list?
Water-bottle | I enjoy this Owala bottle because it helps save the environment and is dishwasher friendly.

PACKING LIST
[photography. tech.]

GoPro | This GoPro is a great option
GoPro Dome Port | This dome is perfect for both underwater and half over, half under shots.
Waterproof iPhone Case | I like this one – its got a floating strap to ensure the waves don’t take off with your phone!

Read: The Ultimate Guide to GoPro Accessories + Tips
Read: The Ultimate Guide to iPhone Photography, Accessories + Tips