You know a great beach bag when you see it: They sit in that sweet spot between a Mary Poppins bag and your chicest summertime bag. The best beach bags are deceivingly large, allowing us to carry everything we might want for our oceanside tanning session without overtaking our entire frame. We love both a slouchy carryall as well as a more structured tote bag and don’t pick favorites between a coated canvas, raffia, and woven cotton. While those of the larger variety certainly have to be more durable, we love a mini basket for shorter trips that don’t require quite as many provisions as well.
The bag selection below will take you from the water’s edge to your summertime brunch. We’ve found structured wicker styles, slouchy woven bucket bags, and even totes that can truly take a beating. Shop our favorites just in time for summer below.
I love the print of a bandana but feel like I can’t pull it off, so this bag is perfect.
We can’t get enough of crochet around here.
Not to be biased or anything, but our designed tote bag for Nordstrom is pretty great.
I love the pop of print.
You’ll wear this all year long.
Mango’s selection of bags is very underrated.
This will fit all the beach snacks you need.
How can you resist the colors on this?
Zara’s bags are cute, affordable, and durable.
You can now get the Amazon market tote in multiple colors of your choice.
This is perfect for a weekend-long beach getaway.
Heading to a beach wedding? I found your bag.
Leave it to Saint Laurent to make straw look like top luxury.
Checkmate.
I’ve been waiting for this one to go on sale.
This is great for a beach or a picnic…or maybe a beach picnic?
For fashion history lovers, Yves Saint Laurent opened a boutique called “Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.”
I’m never letting the tie-dye trend go for the summertime.
