Bachelorette Packing List for Cabo

Hola, overpacker.

We know you are already staring at a suitcase wondering if you really need four pairs of heels for three nights. (You do not.) A Cabo bachelorette has a very specific packing formula: half of what you think you need for going out, double what you think you need for the sun.

Here is the definitive packing list. Print it, screenshot it, send it to the group chat.

Swimwear (3-4 suits)

You will be in a swimsuit more than any other outfit. Pack at least three so you always have a dry option.

• One matching suit for the group yacht day (coordinate this early so nobody shows up in the same color)
• One cute bikini for the pool and beach
• One "I don't care" suit for snorkeling, water activities, or the morning after
• One coverup that doubles as a lunch outfit

You will live in these. Make them count.

Daytime Outfits (3-4)

Cabo during the day is casual. Think: linen pants, flowy shorts, breezy tops. Anything that works over a swimsuit and looks good at a beachfront restaurant.

• Linen or cotton shorts (2 pairs)
• Light sundress that works for day or dinner
• Comfortable walking sandals (you will explore)
• A hat that actually stays on in the wind

The Corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo gets a constant breeze. Your floppy hat will fly off on the boat. Bring one with a chin strap or just commit to the baseball cap.

Going-Out Outfits (2)

You only need two real going-out looks for a three-night trip. One for the big dinner night, one for the club night.

• Dinner fit: Something you feel amazing in. Heels optional. Most nice restaurants in Cabo have outdoor seating on uneven surfaces, so wedges or block heels beat stilettos.
• Night out fit: Comfortable but cute. You will be standing, dancing, and possibly walking cobblestone streets at 1am. Choose wisely.

Pack one pair of heels, one pair of dressy flats. That is it.

Sun Protection (Non-Negotiable)

Cabo is desert sun. It is not Florida sun. It is not Cancun sun. It is the kind of sun that gives you a burn through your coverup if you are not careful.

• Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+. This is a big deal in Cabo. The marine reserves require reef-safe formulas, and you should be using them everywhere.
• Lip balm with SPF. Your lips will crack on day two without it.
• Sunglasses (and a backup pair for the boat)
• Aloe vera gel. Someone in the group will need it. Be the hero.

The Stuff Nobody Tells You to Bring

• Waterproof phone pouch. For the yacht, the pool, the snorkeling excursion. Your phone will get wet. Protect it.
• Mini portable speaker. For the pool, the villa, the getting-ready playlist. One speaker elevates every moment.
• Hair ties and a scrunchie. Wind plus boat plus salt water equals hair chaos. Embrace the ponytail.
• Cash in pesos. For tips, street tacos, and the random vendor selling the best coconut water of your life. ATMs are everywhere but having cash ready saves time.
• A light jacket or shawl. Cabo nights on the water get cool, especially December through March. One layer is all you need.
• Stomach medicine. Not because the food is bad (it is incredible). Because someone in the group will overdo it on mezcal and spicy salsa on night one. Be prepared.

What to Leave at Home

• Heavy makeup. You will sweat it off. Cabo is a tinted moisturizer and waterproof mascara destination.
• Too many shoes. Two sandals, one heel, one sneaker. Done.
• Formal anything. Even the nicest restaurants in Cabo are "resort elegant." Nobody is wearing a blazer.
• Valuables you would cry about losing. Leave the nice jewelry at home. Wear fun stuff that can survive salt water and sunscreen.

The Move

Pack in a carry-on if you can. Cabo flights from most US cities are short, and starting your trip at baggage claim is not the energy you want. Everything on this list fits in a weekender bag if you roll your clothes and commit to the "three swimsuits, two going-out fits" rule.

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