The 15 best hybrid swim shorts for men in 2024

Patagonia Baggies are one of the brand's cult-favorite products — and for good reason. The multi-functional shorts are made from 100% recycled nylon that dries impressively fast. At the same time, they're treated with a durable water resistant coating, to help keep you dry when the activity doesn't call for being fully submerged. With many colors and two inseam lengths, this is one of the best choices of hybrid swim shorts.

Read our full Patagonia Baggies shorts review here.

At first glance you'd think Everlane's ReNew Swim Shorts were regular shorts, and that's what makes them special. The unassuming design uses a water-resistant and stretchy recycled nylon shell with a recycled polyester lining. You can wear them with your favorite performance wear for activities like hiking and biking or strip down for a swim.

Read more about our favorite styles in our full Everlane review.

Fitted with a zippered fly, button closure, and belt loops, the O'Neill Stockton Hybrid Shorts look more like chino shorts than swimwear. Features like Hyperdry material and internal drawstrings help make them water ready. Pair these with your favorite polos and T-shirts and leave the extra change of clothes at home.

Chubbies might be known for its cheeky branding, but its products are seriously quality. The best-selling Gym Swim Hybrid shorts are unlined and are made with a water-resistant four-way stretch material. From intense gym workouts to a pool game of Marco Polo or just lounging around, they're made to keep you comfortable.

Lands' End Hybrid Swim Shorts are one of our favorites due to its utilitarian design. With a classic shorts look, you'll be able to pull these off even on days you don't plan on getting in the water. The water repellent four-way stretch material and interior liner keeps you comfortable and dry. While we prefer the solid colors for versatility, you'll also find patterns more fitting for traditional swim trunks.

If preference calls for unlined trunks, this pair from Lands' End is for you. It features all of the same great attributes of the original design, minus the mesh interior. With a 7-inch inseam, they're not too short, but not quite as long as board shorts. 

Combining the best of regular shorts and water-ready shorts, Patagonia's Hydropeak Hybrid Shorts feature traditional waist sizes, belt loops, and slanted pockets, but are made with a fast-drying four-way stretch material for performance. With no interior liner, they're closer in design to board shorts than lined swim trunks.

As the name suggests, Mack Weldon's AquaTerra hybrid swim shorts are made for water and land. As one of the most well-equipped options on this list, they feature large magnetic cargo pockets and zippered pockets for plenty of storage, a D-ring hook for your keys, a zippered fly, and belt loops. When you're not hiking, its combination of durable ripstop Nylon, stretchy Lycra, and quick drying tech make them super capable swim trunks.

Read more about the brand's most popular styles in our full Mack Weldon underwear review.

While most hybrid trunks are designed for leisure in and out of the water, Ten Thousand's Set Shorts are made for performance and training. This pair is ultra-lightweight, stretchy, quick drying, and even treated to be resistant to chlorine and saltwater. All of Ten Thousand's products are developed and tested by athletes, so you know they're up to par for the most intense workout sessions.

If short shorts aren't your thing, Goodfellow's 9-inch Hybrid Swim Shorts might be the best choice for you. The longer inseam falls at the knee and doubles as extra protection while surfing. Additional features like belt loops, pockets, and UPF 50+ protection, make them functional for all outdoor adventures

As one of Fair Harbor's best-selling products, the Anchor Shorts offer almost everything you could want in a pair of summer hybrid swim shorts. They're made from recycled plastic water bottles and are designed with an athletic fit and 8-inch inseam. Additional features like hidden zippered pockets, a Breeze-knit interior liner, and odor resistant material make them one of the best all around shorts.

When it comes to swim trunks, Tommy Bahama is known for its adventurous and fun summer patterns. If you're going for loud colors and all-over palm tree prints for your beach resort style, this pair of Monterey Coast Hybrid Shorts are for you. They're perfect for poolside bars, the beach, and everything in between.

Quiksilver is one of the most popular brands for action water sports gear, but they've also got leisure figured out. The Union Amphibian Hybrid Shorts combine the tech of performance board shorts with the laid back casual look of chino shorts.

Made from recycled water bottles, the Vuori Banks Shorts are one of the most sustainable hybrid swim trunks available. Their proprietary VCycled fabric is midweight, stretchy, and comfortable for casual wear, workouts, and water activities.

Proclaimed by the brand to be the original land-to-water staple, the Prana Hybridizer Shorts are another amazing example of shorts that look traditional, but come equipped for water. Despite having a button closure, zippered fly, and belt loops, they also have an adjustable waist drawstring to keep them secure in the water.