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How to Do a Seaside Vacation in Tarkov

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Seaside Vacation in Tarkov

Your ultimate “how to” guide for a Seaside Vacation in Tarkov. Learn the best Shoreline loot routes, key extraction points, and survival strategies to dominate the resort and escape rich. Start your Tarkov vacation today.

Welcome, operator. You’ve heard the veterans talk about a “Seaside Vacation Tarkov”—a chance to escape the industrial gloom for sun, sand, and spectacular loot. In the world of Escape from Tarkov, this isn’t a tropical getaway. It’s the Shoreline map, a deceptively peaceful coastline hiding one of the most dangerous and rewarding locations in the game: the Health Resort.

This isn’t just a map guide; this is your step-by-step itinerary on how to do a Seaside Vacation in Tarkov correctly. We’ll cover preparation, execution, and how to get out alive with your pockets full.

Pre-Vacation Planning: Your Gear and Keys

A successful vacation requires packing the right items. Don’t go in unprepared.

Essential “Packing List” for Shoreline

  1. A Reliable Weapon: A DMR like an SKS or RFB is ideal for Shoreline’s mix of long sightlines and CQC in the resort. An assault rifle with a scope is also a great choice.

  2. A Good Headset: This is non-negotiable. Sound is your greatest asset in the Resort. Sordins or ComTac 2s will help you hear enemies long before you see them.

  3. A Large Backpack (Berkut, Pilgrim, or larger): You’re here for loot. Bring something to carry it all in.

  4. Armor & Rig: Class 4 armor is recommended to survive encounters with well-geared players and Scav Boss guards.

  5. Medical Supplies: Include a CMS/survival kit for heavy bleeds and fractures.

Your “Passport”: The Most Important Shoreline Keys

The Resort is locked behind doors. To get the best loot, you need keys. Prioritize these:

  • West Wing: W-216 (LEDX spawn), W-220 (LEDX spawn), W-301 (Tech spawn), W-205 (Medical).

  • East Wing: E-226 (LEDX spawn), E-310 (Medical), E-205 (Weapon Part spawns).

  • Sanitar’s Office Key (Cottage Key): Found at the Pier, this opens a room with a safe and medical spawns.

  • Admin Key (OLI): For the admin building in the Resort center.

Your Vacation Itinerary: Step-by-Step Action Plan

Here is the core of how to do a Seaside Vacation in Tarkov—your in-raid game plan.

Step 1: Spawn and Assess Your Location

When you spawn, immediately check your location on a map (use a second screen or the Wiki map).

  • If you spawn on the WEST side (near Tunnel): You have a short, direct run to the Resort’s West Wing. Move quickly but carefully.

  • If you spawn on the EAST side (near Road to Customs): You have a longer run to the Resort’s East Wing. Be wary of other players approaching from the north and south.

Step 2: Choose Your Route and Pace

Your goal determines your path.

  • The “Chad” Itinerary (High-Risk, High-Reward):

    1. Sprint directly to the Resort from your spawn.

    2. Use your keys to hit the high-value rooms you have.

    3. Be prepared for immediate PvP. Clear the halls and rooms methodically using sound.

    4. Loot quickly and be ready to fight player Scavs and the boss, Sanitar.

  • The “Rat” Itinerary (Steady Profit, Lower Risk):

    1. Avoid the Resort entirely, especially at the start of the raid.

    2. Follow the hidden stash routes along the map’s edge. There are over 30 hidden caches on Shoreline.

    3. Hit the Village, Weather Station, and Power Station for solid mid-tier loot.

    4. Move into the Resort later in the raid to pick up the leftovers and fight scavs.

Step 3: Loot the Hotspots

Once at your target location, loot efficiently.

  • The Health Resort: Check the blue and red couches for rare spawns like Intel and VPX. Unlock your key rooms first. Loose medical loot spawns on shelves and beds.

  • The Pier & Cottages: Use the Cottage Key for the safe and medical loot. Check the blue van for a potential intelligence folder.

  • Weather Station: Contains a safe, a PC, and potential intelligence spawns on the desk.

Step 4: Know Your Exit Strategy (Extractions)

The final, most critical step. Your extracts depend on your spawn:

  • Spawned on the West? Your main exit will likely be Road to Customs in the southeast.

  • Spawned on the East? Your main exit will likely be Tunnel in the southwest.

  • Conditional Exits:

    • Pier Boat: On the pier, requires 7,000 Roubles.

    • Rock Passage: On the west coast, requires you to have NO BACKPACK and is not always active.

Pro “Vacation” Survival Tips

  1. Stamina is Key: Shoreline is huge. Manage your stamina so you aren’t exhausted when a fight starts. Use painkillers before crossing open fields.

  2. Listen for Sanitar: The Scav Boss, Sanitar, roams the Resort, Pier, and Cottages. He and his guards are silent, heavily armed, and use stims to heal. If you hear Russian voices and see highly geared Scavs, it’s him.

  3. Use the Sun: The Resort’s windows create intense glare. Use this to your advantage when peeking inside or outside.

  4. Hydrate: Raids on Shoreline can be long. Bring an aquamari or a drink in your secure container.

Conclusion: Your Vacation Awaits

You now know exactly how to do a Seaside Vacation in Tarkov. It’s a strategy of preparation, decisive action, and smart disengagement. Whether you’re storming the Resort for glory or quietly farming caches for roubles, Shoreline offers a path to immense wealth.

Gear up, grab your keys, and move out. Your seaside vacation—and all the loot that comes with it—is just one raid away.

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