"To plan the perfect beach day, many factors have to go right for the day to go off without a hitch. From making sure the UV index is in a perfect range for laying out to ensuring you didn’t leave any essentials behind, one of the most important factors to follow on a beach day is to stay organized. Keeping all your belongings together on a beach day is easy if you have a good beach bag to hold all the necessities you’ll need as the day goes on.
The best beach bag should fit everything. Literally. Nothing else should be in your hands while you’re toting around your beach bag. That means it should be roomy enough to fit your towel, water bottle, clothes, a book, some snacks, and then some. The best beach bags always have compartments within to help organize, plus are made out of materials that are easy to clean.
If you’re ready to make the purchase on a phenomenal beach bag, look no further. We rounded up 15 of the best beach bags that are both functional and cute.
Shop 15 of our favorite beach bags:
It was only a matter of time until Béis made a perfect vacation tote bag, and we’re happy to say that this one is it. Featured in a to-die-for striped vacation print, this beach bag is equipped with a water bottle holder, wipeable lining, organized pockets, and of course, is easy to carry on-and-off the beach.
3 colors available
Leave it to Shay Mitchell to make one of the cutest beach bags out there. This mesh beach bag has multiple compartments so you can stay organized, and the thick quality mesh is meant to keep its shape no matter the forceast. Plus, it comes with a matching pouch that clips onto the interior so you can store your valuables easier.
3 colors available
Bogg Bags are highly-raved about, so it’s a no-brainer they made it to our best beach bag list. Made of an extremely easy-to-clean EVA material, this bag can probably fit the whole beach if you need it to. Once your beach day is over, give your Bogg Bag a rinse and she’s already ready for her next adventure. Plus, there are bonus attachments and accessories you can buy to take your Bogg Bag level up a notch.
22 colors available
Nothing screams “perfect beach bag” more than a woven basket tote. This Amazon option boasts all the chicness of summer bags, while still providing all the quality of an excellent beach bag.
L.L. Bean’s iconic boat tote is always going to have a special place in our hearts. When it comes to traveling or taking it to the beach, we’d recommend the one with a zip-top closure. Made of a strong durable canvas, these handles can hold up to 500 pounds. Don’t forget to personalize it to make it uniquely yours.
12 colors available
4 sizes available
This extra large beach bag is made of a towel terry material, so you don’t have to worry about getting it dirty or stained. It has a zippered-top and an inner-lining made of canvas, so you can account for all your essentials being safely stored away. Throw in a beach towel, a blanket, and your lunch in this reliable bag and your perfect beach day is complete.
5 colors available
Having a roomy bag is a must for any beach day, and this one from Amazon is big enough for all your essentials. Plus, it has outside compartments to hold a folded up towel or sunhat. It’s made of a sturdy linen-cotton material, has a zippered top, waterproof lining, and the straps are long enough to drape from your shoulder without it being too uncomfortable.
4 colors available
This Lululemon daily tote bag is made of water-repellant fabric, so it’s ideal to take with you on a trip to the shore. It has wide pocket compartments on the side to fit larger water bottles or rolled-up towels, and it comes in multiple of Lululemon’s iconic colors, allowing you to pick your fave.
8 colors available
One of the most constant relationships I’ll probably ever have in my life is between me and this exact beach bag. The handles and mesh are so strong, and it can fit multiple towels, pouches, changes of clothes, and even snacks and toiletries you may find yourself needing throughout the day.
3 colors available
Keep it classic with a crocheted straw beach bag. This option from Madewell is packable, so you can easily throw it in your luggage if you’ve got a major beach-vacation lined up. When the beach day is over, it also doubles as a cute summer bag. Win-win, if you ask me.
2 colors available
Any tote bag that’s coined “The Monster Truck” has to be a good one. This open-top compartment bag from Tom Binh keeps its shape no matter how much you stuff inside. It’s equipped with comfortable padded top handles that makes transporting all your essentials super easy.
9 colors available
A mesh beach bag is always a good idea if you don’t want to find leftover sand at the bottom of your bag once you get home. This Amazon option comes with multiple compartments so you can be sure that everything has a place for optimal organization.
20 colors available
Baggu’s nylon bags are three of our favorite things: environmentally friendly, stylish, and functional. It’s hard to believe how lightweight and easily transportable this bag is until you see it yourself, so trust us when we say this is one of the best beach bags out there.
8 colors available
If function is of utmost importance to you, this is the beach bag for you. With reviews that claim this as the “final boss of bags,” there’s no type of beach day this bag can’t handle. It’s made of Phthalate-free PVC fabric so you can be sure that it’s extra durable and is going to last you extra-long.
5 colors available
Aloha Collection’s packable beach tote is easy to take from place to place while still doubling as a reliable beach bag. This bag has a zipper closure top, multiple interior pockets, comfy nylon straps and is easy to clean.
36 colors available