If you've been using the same old tote bag to haul your snacks, books, and SPF to your favorite outdoor sunbathing spot for the last few summers, it's time for you to consider upgrading to a brand-new beach bag tote. Chances are you're also using that same tote bag as your weekender bag and work bag — and, let's be real, no one wants to carry around a small pile of sand throughout their non-beach travels.
Good beach bags come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and fun designs, but the best beach bags also have key features like insulation for keeping snacks and drinks cold, mesh material that helps easily shake off sand and dirt so you don't take it home with you, and lots of pockets for holding all of your stuff. Invest in one of these cute beach bag totes on Amazon and prepare to soak up the sun in style this summer.
This beach bag tote has both a mesh construction and a zippered cooler compartment, giving you all that you need to comfortably carry your necessities for sand and surf. The insulated bottom isn't heavy-duty, but will help keep your family picnic lunch cooler for a little longer.
The bag also completely zips shut, and its two outer pockets hold anything that you don't want to get sandy.
For the beach bum who is always prepared, this mesh tote bag was made for you. Slip your sandals, sunnies, water bottle, towels (yes, plural), sunscreen, and a book in this oversized beach bag, and carry it comfortably with the 9-inch shoulder strap.
The mesh material allows any sand to fall out before packing up to go home, while the interior waterproof pocket is perfect for your phone or tablet.
Finally, a beach bag that multitasks for us, so we don’t have to be the bag lady at the beach! Priced at just around $30, this is the ultimate beach accessory: The large mesh tote bag holds up to four towels plus more, while the exterior side zipper pocket will keep your phone safe and easy to access.
The detachable insulated cooler bag has a 12-can capacity and a top handle, so you can carry it alone or attached to your beach bag. And it comes in a cute blue color or a cheery pink.
Organization level: 10. Everything has a place in this mesh tote bag, from your family's towels to your sunblock to your juicy new beach read.
Affordable and equipped with pockets (and even an extra non-mesh pouch for stashing money and your phone), this roomy beach bag is no-frills, but we like that you can easily shake off the sand and hose it down if it needs a cleaning.
If you're buying a beach bag more for the stylish aesthetic, this straw-woven one is pretty irresistible. Adorned with a pompom tassel, it may not offer insulation, but it does have an internal drawstring closure to prevent your items inside from spilling out. We love this bag for a fun pool party or summer soirée.
If you can't leave the house without your entire life in tow, here's an ultra spacious option that lets you pack for the entire family in just one bag.
This roomy, water-resistant bag holds towels, snacks, chair umbrellas, and any other fun extras that you need to take with you for a day outdoors.
This super-convenient large tote from Lululemon is made of water-repellent fabric and folds into its own zippered pouch when not in use, making it clutch (pun intended) for spontaneous beach trips or getaways.
It has a zippered main compartment, and an interior pocket for smaller items, plus the pouch also converts into an exterior pocket once the bag is unfurled — giving you many options for storage.
Proving that you can, apparently, improve upon perfection, L.L.Bean has updated its classic, beloved Boat and Tote to now come with a zipper closure and, upon customer request, an exterior pocket.
This preppy New England staple features all the specs we love from the 1944 original: a heavy-duty canvas upper and handles, a reinforced base, and double-stitching. There's an option for monogramming, too, because why not?
This multipurpose bag contains polyester recycled from landfill-headed plastic and is just as sturdy as it is soft and comfy to carry. Equally practical and fun on the beach (especially in the Colorblock color, pictured) or as a weekender or gym tote, it features a zippered closure and a padded laptop compartment.
Its other colors include a luggage pass-through sleeve, making it an excellent carry-on option, too.
Designed for everything from "big waves to big naps," this large beach bag tote also has a front flap that can carry a rolled-up towel or a yoga mat. But just in case your post-yoga session also includes a bit of partying (as it should, TBH), its interior is roomy enough to fit a case of beer, ice packs, or food.
Side mesh panels easily accommodate sandy flip-flops or sweaty beverages and keep them away from your other belongings. There are also zippered pockets on the front and inside for anything else — the kitchen sink, perhaps? — you want to bring with you beachside.
Honestly, if this doesn’t say “fun in the sun,” we don’t know what does. This unique beach tote is made of semi-rigid iridescent PVC that holds its shape on hot sand and is easy to spot, especially in bright sunlight.
Although Funboy doesn’t provide exact dimensions, it’s large enough to fit more than one beach towel, as well as any other surf ’n turf essentials. Money, phone, SPF, or keys can go in its cute little matching envelope for easy access.
Material: 210-denier recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC DWR finish
Colors: 1
Because The North Face pretty much thinks of everything, this fun convertible tote (a spin-off of their best-selling Borealis backpack, BTW) comes chock-full of nifty features.
Enjoy a stand-up design, external water bottle pockets (one even has quick-draw phone access), bungee compression to secure your stuff, a padded laptop pocket, as well as inner and outer zippered pockets — all in a water-repellent body. Oh, and did we mention you can carry it either as a shoulder tote or a backpack? Genius.
If beach time for you is a more upscale affair (think: resorts, island vacays, posh honeymoons, and the like), look no further than an iconic Cult Gaia tote. This mixed-media version has woven rattan to keep it sand-siftable, while the leather details offer up a more polished feel.
It has two inner pockets to fit small essentials, and the looped strap is long enough to be carried on the shoulder. Convenience, style — you can have it all!
The YETI brand name is synonymous with outstanding insulation — if that's what you're hunting for, your search stops here. This beach bag is an investment, but it has a near-perfect rating from reviewers who also love its water impermeability, puncture-proof exterior, and roomy (but not bulky) size.
The wider opening makes grabbing a cold one even easier, and the innovative Hydroshield Closure offers an ultra leak-resistant shield so your beach day won't be spoiled.
The Rovr KeepR will serve as the ultimate cocktail caddy for your next day at the beach. At its center, you’ll find a double insulated vacuum-sealed container to carry up to four pounds of ice. The KeepR has an open-face design with removable dividers that can be placed in different sections throughout the bag to accommodate items of all different shapes and sizes.
So, whether you want to pack cups, utensils, plates, snacks, or some liquor bottles, all your items will be safe and easily accessible.
Forget packing the clunky, hard cooler — this collapsible beach bag weighs barely over a pound and is equipped with way more storage options.
The interior is lined with PEVA foil and padded with foam to ensure that whatever you put in it stays cool. Reviewers also tout the bag's spaciousness and that it doesn't sweat with condensation in the sun. An outer zippered compartment and two mesh pockets on either side also help you hold the extras.
Featuring a bright, colorful upper, this Italian-inspired beach bag is one that can totally go from beach to boardwalk to bar-hopping in a flash. Featuring a bottle holder, an outer mesh pocket, and a handy coin purse to keep valuables separate and secure, you'll be dripping in coastal style with this striped number — and each comes in a unique colorway, too, so you're never at risk of seeing a dupe on the streets.
We love this stylish Echo NYC option for those hot, impromptu beach days that definitely include a cooling dip in the water.
Fisherman's totes are made for those who are only about the (waterproof) essentials and refuse to be bogged down with too much stuff. This super-stylish reversible bag lays down completely flat, making it a fun packable option, and is water-friendly. The bottom doesn't have cutouts, so you don't have to worry about your things falling out unexpectedly, either.
Bring it with you poolside or at the farmers market — either way, we guarantee you'll be stopped for compliments.
If we can save our shoulders a little strain, we will. This cooler beach backpack has two roomy main compartments. The lower insulated base is best for holding heavier items like cans and bottles, along with ice packs to keep them cold.
The top zippers shut, and though it lacks insulation, it offers a safe spot to keep things zipped up and out of the sand and sun.
No matter if you're headed to the beach, going on a road trip, or doing some weekly grocery shopping, this classic canvas tote bag will come in handy over and over again. An under-$15 buy, it doesn't offer any bells and whistles beyond simple, straightforward reliability — while still remaining preppy-chic.
Eunice Lucero-LeeSenior EditorEunice Lucero-Lee is the Senior Editor for Best Products, and is a beauty, astrology, and pop culture obsessive whose work has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, The Numinous, and woman&home, among many others.
Melanie YatesSenior Home Decor EditorMelanie is the senior home decor editor of Best Products, where she's been researching and testing out home and bedding products since 2015 — her work can also be found on House Beautiful and Women's Health.
Kasey CaminitiContributorA self-proclaimed music junkie, Kasey enjoys festivals and concerts on the weekends but lately snuggling with her Boston Terrier, Rufio.
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