The Perfect Hawaii Packing List - What to Pack for a Trip to Hawaii

The Perfect Hawaii Packing List – What to Pack for a Trip to Hawaii

September 25, 2022

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If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, you’re going to want to start shopping for some cute Hawaii vacation outfits!! Whether you’re traveling to Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Lanai or the Big Island, the style of dressing in Hawaii is casual-chic, and it’s a great chance to break out your most vibrant tropical prints that you otherwise can’t wear this time of year.

During the day, you’ll want some resort-ready bikinis, cover ups, and sun hats, and at night, you’ll want some easy, flowy resort dresses and cute tropical dinner outfits for going out on the town. In this Hawaii packing guide you’ll find all the best outfits for Hawaii, from swimwear and cover ups, to resort dresses and vacation outfit inspo from my own trips to Maui, Kauai, Honolulu, the Big Island and beyond!

What to Pack for Hawaii : Hawaii packing essentials

Sunscreen
A sun hat
Swimwear + Cover ups (I have lots of recommendations below!)
A pair of comfy tennis shoes for hiking or resort-gym-ing (my absolute favorite of all time are these, they’re so lightweight for travel and SO comfy)
Sandals
Comfortable shoes for hiking
A cute beach bag
Jewelry
Casual daytime outfits / chic beach outfits
Dressier nighttime dinner outfits
Tropical upscale Hawaiian shirts for the guys

Cute cover ups & dresses for a trip to Hawaii:

Your suitcase for a trip to Hawaii is going to be 90% swimsuits and cover ups – so you’ll want to make sure you’re packing some cute ones! I love these cover ups because they’re all comfy, flattering, and have a little Hawaii pop to them with their designs.

Cute dinner dresses and rompers for Hawaii:

only $82!

This is one of my favorite vacation dresses I’ve bought in a LONG time. It’s sexy and chic and I just looove the vibrant colors.

If you’re planning on doing any resort sports, this exercise dress works great for golf or tennis or pickleball! it has a high-quality full-body spandex lining that makes it oh-so-comfy to wear all day long!

In Hawaii, the style is casual but cute, and you’ll want to dress up a little for resort dinners! I like to pack tropical printed rompers and maxi dresses, as well as always some white dresses (to show off that tan, duh).

Tropical flowy beach pants & sarongs for Hawaii:

My palm fronds bikini and matching sarong

The best swimsuits to pack for a trip to Hawaii

Kenny and I are always wearing matching couples swimsuits, and this is our favorite print – named after Wailea, Maui!

Hawaii is a great time to break out your most tropical prints and bright colors! The vibe here is uber-vibrant, so you can rock all your most tropical bikinis.

The best athleisure wear to pack for a trip to Hawaii

Whether you’re planning to golf, play tennis, hit the resort gym, or just enjoy the gorgeous scenery for walks, it’s SO easy to stay active on a trip to Hawaii and packing warm-weather athleisure wear that fits the tropical vacation vibe is a must!

The best accessories to pack for Hawaii

A good sun hat or visor is an absolute must for pool or beach side days in Hawaii!

Aloha Collection makes the best waterproof pouches perfect for keeping your phone, kindle, and other valuables safe from water and sand! A water-proof Kindle is also a must for reading by the pool without worrying about splashes.