I'm super excited about my upcoming trip to Costa Rica in February!! So Excited I've even started pre packing. Yup I've laid out my essential items already! I there are a couple things that are definite surf trip basics I still need to buy.

You must have a fun, flirty, short dress for dancing in. It's an essential item! You never know what kind of adventures you might get invited to so it's always good to be prepared. Shopping for the tropics while it's still cold out is super fun AND most things are on sale! This one from Swell is an extra 30% off the sale price!
It's always a good idea to pack a small bag for beach excursions, grocery shopping and adventuring! I once took a last minute weekend trip from Costa Rica to Nicaragua and ended up using my purse as a weekender, just beacuse I didn't pack a smaller bag. This one from ECOBAGS folds up small but also expands to hold up to 40lbs.
My now not so secret surf spot in Costa Rica doesn't have street lamps. A lot of places in Central America don't have street lamps so it's important to pack a flashlight. This one from SplashFlash is waterproof and small enough to clip to your purse. Perfect for checking under your bed for scorpions too!

Now back to trying on my new bikinis!