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15 Best Beach Bags for All of Your Summer Essentials

These trendy and stylish picks will go with anything.

By Kristen Saladino and Michelle Manetti
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When you're getting ready for the perfect day at the beach or that long anticipated summer vacation, make sure you have all the essentials with you: a fun new swimsuit, water bottle (hydration!), sunscreen, a fluffy beach towel and a beach bag to store everything. Whether you love the sand-filtering function of a technical beach bag, a classic canvas carryall or a straw bag we rounded up the absolute best beach bags for summer 2021. Oh, and yes, there are waterproof and water-resistant styles, too!

Before you head out, it's important to read the CDC guidelines about beaches and pools. You should also double check that your nearest beach/pool allows for you to maintain six feet from other guests while you're in and out of the water.

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Dejaroo LLC Mesh Beach Bag

Amazon’s Choice
Mesh Beach Bag
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Dejaroo LLC Mesh Beach Bag

Now 13% Off
$13 at Amazon
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The eight pockets on this tote will come in handy when packing towels, water bottles, glasses, toys and sunblock. It's also water-proof with a price that can't be beat. 

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kenyancraftscompany LAZIMA: Orange and Tan Sisal Basket Bag

LAZIMA: Orange and Tan Sisal Basket Bag
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kenyancraftscompany LAZIMA: Orange and Tan Sisal Basket Bag

Everyone needs a good basket bag for the beach. This one has a vibrant orange color and can hold just about everything you need for a day in the sun. 

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ESVAN Large Tote Bag Shoulder Bag

Best Seller
Large Tote Bag Shoulder Bag
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ESVAN Large Tote Bag Shoulder Bag

With over 4,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, it'll be hard to find another beach bag that lives up to this hype. Many customers have said that it can hold all of the essentials and then some. They also noted how great it was that it's water-resistant. 

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Mark and Graham Waterproof Beach Tote

Waterproof Beach Tote
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Mark and Graham Waterproof Beach Tote

The cheery colors of these beach bags scream summer fun. The lightweight vinyl fabric is durable, and even waterproof and tear resistant. It's ideal for days by the pool or packing groceries for a weekend road trip.

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Hammacher Schlemmer The Sandless Beach Tote

The Sandless Beach Tote
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Hammacher Schlemmer The Sandless Beach Tote

Everyone loves the feeling of sand between their toes, but not so much on the inside of their beach bag! The material on this roomy tote allows sand and water to be filtered through the bottom and the sides. 

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BAGGU Travel Cloud Bag

Travel Cloud Bag
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BAGGU Travel Cloud Bag

This spacious nylon bag is machine washable, and easily collapses into a pouch. It also has a detachable zip pocket, which can function as a clutch in a pinch. 

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SidneyShanaeCompany Reusable Bag Linen Tote

Reusable Bag Linen Tote
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SidneyShanaeCompany Reusable Bag Linen Tote

Now 15% Off

We love that you can take this 100% premium linen tote to the beach, market, on a picnic — wherever! It's available in four beautiful colors, and reviewers note how incredibly functional it is. 

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business & pleasure co. The Beach Bag

The Beach Bag
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business & pleasure co. The Beach Bag

Faded pink cabana stripes decorate this sunny beach tote. It has an inner zipper pocket to keep your valuables free of sand. 

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L.L. Bean Boat and Tote

Boat and Tote
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L.L. Bean Boat and Tote

Made in Maine since 1944, the Boat and Tote is a classic. These heavy-duty canvas totes come in a variety of sizes and the handles have been tested to hold up to 500 pounds.

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Dagne Dover Laila Cage Tote

Laila Cage Tote
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Dagne Dover Laila Cage Tote

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Available in two sizes, this vegan leather bag is a chic way to step up your beach bag game. You can carry everything you need (including a laptop if you go with the medium one!). 

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State Bags Metallic Tote Bag

Metallic Tote Bag
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State Bags Metallic Tote Bag

The zip top keeps the sand out so your valuables remain protected. It has a luggage slip sleeve, meaning you can hang it on your carry-on easily. 

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ToteBagCompany Beach Please Tote Bag

Best Seller
Beach Please Tote Bag
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ToteBagCompany Beach Please Tote Bag

Now 20% Off

This fun tote is made from 100% cotton and is good for all the basic you need for the beach. 

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SHYLERO Beach Bag

On Sale
Beach Bag
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SHYLERO Beach Bag

Now 40% Off

We really like the nautical design here, but we love all the features of this bag, including the: waterproof interior lining, built-in keyholder and bottle opener, and a sand-and waterproof PVC CASE to hold all of your valuables. 

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Bogg Bag Tote Bag

Tote Bag
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Bogg Bag Tote Bag

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You won't bring the beach home with this bag, which has holes in it to filter out water and sand. It's extremely durable and easy to clean. 

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Holly & Tanger Pro Backpack Tote

Pro Backpack Tote
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Holly & Tanger Pro Backpack Tote

This ones for all the parents who need to have their hands free to chase after little ones. The backpack is super light, but has so many compartments, including one for shoes. It's water- and dirt-resistant, and worth the splurge if you also use it as your work bag and diaper bag. 

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Kristen Saladino

Kristen Saladino is the Executive Fashion Director for the Hearst Fashion Group. She styles covers + fashion stories for various Hearst brands.

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Group Deputy Director


Michelle is the deputy director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, where she helps oversee multiple brand's strategy efforts on digital. Previously, she was the deputy editor and managing digital editor for Good Housekeeping. She has over 10 years of experience writing and editing lifestyle content.

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