🏖 Beach Holiday — Packing List
A beach holiday packing list for a week in a tropical or warm destination.
Heading to the beach? This list covers everything from swimwear and sunscreen to travel documents and electronics — optimised for warm, sunny weather.
Clothing
Swimwear × 2–3
Shorts × 3
T-shirts × 5
Light dress/shirt
Sunhat/cap
Sunglasses
Cover-up/sarong
Sandals/flip flops
Walking shoes
Sun & Health
Sunscreen SPF 50+
After-sun lotion
Insect repellent
Lip balm SPF
Paracetamol
Antihistamines
Rehydration sachets
Plasters
Beach Gear
Beach towel
Reusable water bottle
Waterproof phone case
Snorkel set
Dry bag
Documents
Passport
Travel insurance
Flight confirmations
Hotel bookings
Cash/cards
Toiletries
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Shampoo
Body wash
Deodorant
Razor
Common Questions
What should I pack for a beach holiday?
Heading to the beach? This list covers everything from swimwear and sunscreen to travel documents and electronics — optimised for warm, sunny weather. The checklist above covers the key categories. For a fully personalised, interactive version you can check off as you pack, use the Packing List Builder.
How many clothes should I pack?
For a 7-day trip, aim for one outfit per day up to 5 days, then plan on doing laundry. Rolling clothes saves space and reduces wrinkles. Use packing cubes to keep categories separate and make unpacking faster at your destination.
What should go in my carry-on bag?
Always carry-on: passport and travel documents, medications, phone and charger, a change of clothes, valuables, and any liquids in containers under 100ml in a clear zip-lock bag. Items marked "carry-on" in the list above should never go in checked luggage.
Related Tools
Packing List Builder — interactive
Weather — check your destination
Flight Time Calculator
Tip Calculator