Clear Lists
Get the app →
Cabo San Lucas Packing Checklist
Sun, boats, dust and cool evenings: what to pack for beach days, boat trips and desert tours.
A real, editable checklist below — tick, tap a line to rewrite, drag to reorder.
Tick the circles, tap any line to change it, drag the dots to reorder.
Saved in this browser. Send it to Clear to keep it on your phone.
Who is this for? Anyone mixing beach days with at least one tour or boat ride. That matters, because Cabo is not a flip-flops-only trip. Cabo Discount Tours says closed-toe shoes are needed for activities like ATV tours and ziplining. Inside Los Cabos says winter and spring evenings often drop to about 15°C (59°F). Cabo Discount Tours also puts sunshine at about 360 days a year, so sun protection earns its space. The list assumes a leisure trip with a flight. It leaves out resort dress codes and what to book.
Why these items are on the list
- A second swimsuit. Cabo Discount Tours expects a swimsuit each day. One Lemon8 traveller packs at least two swim options so one dries.
- Reef-safe mineral sunscreen. Look for mineral ingredients and a reef-safe or biodegradable label; Inside Los Cabos says Cabo Pulmo eco-tours prohibit chemical sunscreens.
- Sunglasses with a strap. Cabo Discount Tours cites about 360 sunny days a year. A strap keeps them on during activities.
- Closed-toe walking shoes. Cabo Discount Tours says ATV tours, ziplining and horseback riding need closed-toe shoes. Flip-flops won't do.
- Sandals or flip-flops. Fine for the beach. Inside Los Cabos says boat decks get slick, so choose secure water sandals.
- Deck shoes or water sandals. Boat decks get slick. Inside Los Cabos says many luxury charters ask guests to remove shoes, so slip-ons help.
- Light jacket or windbreaker. Inside Los Cabos says winter and spring evenings often drop to about 15°C. Boats get windy.
- Long pants for ATV tours. They protect legs from engine heat and desert brush.
- Casual clothes, shorts and tees. Dry-land outings call for comfortable casual clothes. Shorts, tank tops and tees work; add something nicer for sunset cruises.
- A dressier outfit. Shorts and a t-shirt don't suit a romantic sunset cruise, says Cabo Discount Tours. Lemon8 traveller packs one dinner outfit.
- Swim cover-up. One Lemon8 traveller packs a cover-up that doubles as a casual outfit with sandals and jewelry.
- Long-sleeve rash guard. Inside Los Cabos suggests UPF 50+ over swimwear on Land's End and catamaran trips, where spray will get you wet.
- Waterproof phone case. Protects your phone and lets you take underwater photos.
- Dry bag. Keeps phone, camera and dry clothes safe from waves and spray on boats.
- Bring a camera. Phone or DSLR; you'll take a lot of pictures.
- Bandana or buff. Pull it over nose and mouth on dusty off-road trails.
- Lip balm with SPF. Dry desert air and salt water can chap lips.
- Reusable water bottle. Dehydration comes quickly in the desert-dry air.
- Cash for tips. Cash can be converted to pesos once in Mexico. Handy for tips, souvenirs and small purchases.
- Passport and travel documents. Keep them in one spot all trip, and with you in the carry-on.
- Primary and backup card. One Lemon8 traveller carries both and keeps them stored separately.
- Chargers and spare cable. One Lemon8 traveller packs the charger used daily, plus a backup cable.
- Small just-in-case kit. Pain relief, stomach and allergy basics and bandages; one traveller packs a small amount of each.
- Swimwear and spare outfit in carry-on. One Lemon8 traveller keeps these in the carry-on in case checked luggage is delayed.
Tick things off on your phone as you pack, and share the list so a travel partner covers their half.
When to use it
Use it once you know which tours you have booked, before you start packing.