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13 Best Beach Bags That Are Cute Enough for Wherever The Summer Takes You

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Gabrielle Langdon / Original photo courtesy of Brie Schwartz

The best beach bags are the perfect accessory to all your summer outfits and outdoor activities. Headed to the ocean, lake, or pool? Picking up heirloom tomatoes and flowers from the farmers market? Picnicking in the park? Though we’re all for the practicality of a backpack or convenience of a tote bag, when temperatures rise, it’s tough to beat the appeal of a carryall specifically designed for sprawling in the sun.

To help you find the best ones, our editors selected the cutest beach bags for every type of adventure. Think luxury straw crossbody handbags and jute baskets that would look right at home in the Hamptons; large canvas, rubber, and mesh totes that zip closed, are waterproof, and don’t tip over in the sand; and playful, colorful bags that double as icy coolers for your favorite drinks. They’re roomy enough to stow sandals, towels, sunscreen, bikinis, snacks, the latest BookTok book, and just about anything else.

Your summertime adventures await, and it’d be incomplete without one of our favorite best beach bag picks.

The best beach bags, at a glance

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.

  • Best Overall: Straw Beach Bags Tote

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    Caissip Straw Beach Bags Tote

    $30

    Amazon

    This pretty woven beach bag is ideal for wherever summer takes you, whether that’s the beach, the pool, or the streets of a new city. It has space enough to carry a cover-up, flip flops, a book, a small towel, and other essentials; zips closed so nothing falls out (or gets sandy); and it’s only $30. Its colorful pom-pom keychain and striped interior are just icing on top.

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  • Best Canvas: L.L. Bean Boat and Tote Zip-Top Bag

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    L.L. Bean Boat and Tote Zip-Top Bag

    $45

    L.L. Bean

    Say hello to your new summer MVP. This multipurpose zip-top tote is iconic because its cotton canvas can survive any kind of schlep without tearing or leaking. The canvas tote is packable and machine-washable, so you don’t have to worry about it getting wet or scuffed up. Plus, you can choose from multiple sizes, strap lengths, zipper or open-top styling, and whether you want to monogram it.

  • Most Stylish: Tuckernuck Ivory Olivia Bag

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    Tuckernuck Ivory Olivia Bag

    $70

    Tuckernuck

    Picture it: You in a tiered skirt and fisherman sandals, this cute beach bag slung over your arm (or across your chest, thanks to its included crossbody strap). It is beautifully woven with light straw, has an interior pocket, and includes a lovely scarf handle detailing.

  • Most Practical: Bogg Bag Original X Large Tote Bag

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    BOGG BAG Original X Large Tote Bag

    $90

    Amazon

    Here’s a vibrant open-top pool bag that’s also quite practical, especially if you have kiddos. Made of durable rubber, it is totally waterproof, has small perforations that drain out water and sand, and is giant enough for moms and dads who like bringing everything with them—snacks, books, beach towels, flip-flops, bandages, plastic toys, you name it.

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  • Best Designer: Coach Small Straw Pocket Tote

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    Coach Small Straw Pocket Tote

    $295

    Nordstrom

    Coach’s signature styling and logo cleverly grace the woven tote in the form of sturdy leather straps and an exterior phone-sized pocket. The straw bag is so chic that you could easily wear it to work or out to dinner with a dressier look.

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  • Best Mesh: Marc Jacobs The Large Mesh Tote Bag

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    Marc Jacobs The Large Mesh Tote Bag

    $295

    Nordstrom

    Planning a beach day? This lightweight tote is perfect for it. Its generous size makes it ideal for transporting all kinds of beach essentials. Try it in pink for a nostalgic pop or black for a more classic vibe.

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  • Best Woven: L Space Voyager Cooler Tote

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    LSPACE Voyager Cooler Tote

    $139

    Anthropologie

    How cute is this black, white, and tan woven tote? It usefully features a zippered top and removable insulated cooler insert that can keep fruits and drinks cool for a picnic (instead of sweating all over your other belongings).

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  • Best Packable: Hello Beaches A Packable Beach Bag

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    Hello Beaches A Packable Beach Bag

    $50

    Amazon

    Whether or not it’s you, we all know someone who’s unabashedly that beach (er, beachgoer)—who waits all year long for that first above-80-degree day. This bag loudly and proudly advertises their ardor for sun-kissed glows, swimsuits, and tropical drinks. It has three useful inner zippered pockets, and—best of all—folds down flat for easy packing.

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  • Best Floral: Rifle Paper Co. Tote Bag

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    Rifle Paper Co. Tote Bag

    $90

    Amazon

    This lovely floral tote bag is made of airy water-resistant mesh that filters out sand. It includes a matching zippered pouch that can organize your keys, gloss, and other small essentials. Psst: Right now you can save 25% as part of Rifle Paper Co.’s sale using code BLOOM25 on site.

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  • Best for Everyday: Frasier Sterling x Anthropologie Market Tote

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    Frasier Sterling x Anthropologie Market Tote

    $38

    Anthropologie

    Though we love a big ol’ beach bag, sometimes a smaller tote is all you need for your water bottle and shades. Los Angeles–based Frasier Sterling is one of our favorite affordable jewelry brands, featuring all sorts of retro seaside necklaces and earrings—an aesthetic that’s extended to its collab bag with Anthropologie.

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Talia Abbas is Glamour's senior commerce editor, where she oversees the title's shopping content. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. In the last five years, she has written, edited, tested, and reviewed everything from fashion trends and new beauty launches to sneakers, Airbnbs, coffee subscription services,... Read more
Malia Griggs is the commerce editor at Glamour, who writes about everything from gifting to sex toys to great deals. Her career spans across digital media, including reporting and editing shopping content for SELF; covering breaking news and the 2016 election as The Daily Beast's director of social media; tweeting... Read more
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