As a girl who lives only five minutes from the beach and frequents it often, I like to consider myself an expert when it comes to any and all beach talk.
What to wear, what to bring, when to go—I know it all.
When it comes down to what someone brings with them to the beach, it varies from person to person. Some pack light, others…not so much.
The one thing we can all agree on is that we need something to carry our things in.
Beach bags are integral in having a smooth-going beach trip, and it’s important to consider things such as their size, durability, material, and style.
This guide will tell you all about my personal favorites so you can be sure to find one that suits your taste.
Aloha Beach Tote
Having a beach bag that is not just splash-proof, but will also look good on your shoulder, is a must. The Aloha Beach Tote is just that.
From totes designed for day trips, to insulated coolers, to being made to pack your entire life into, Aloha has a wide variety of totes to choose from that will surely fit what you’re looking to bring to the beach.
They are lightweight and easy to clean (including machine washable), feature two inside zipper pockets, nylon straps, and are sturdy enough to not tip over in the sand. Aloha offers at least ten different prints and colors for your choosing, from a minimalistic solid green to a tote decorated with pink palms.
You can find it for purchase here.
Yeti Tote Bag
While this beach bag is on the pricier side, if you’re looking to get a real bang for your buck, the Yeti Tote is the route to go.
Sizes include the 20, 35, and 50, and there is a plethora of core colors to choose from.
But the Yeti’s true appeal comes from its inside-out durability featuring deployable dividers, waterproof material, and how it can carry up to 1,500 pounds of static weight—though I don’t recommend you try to carry that much.
If you aren’t satisfied with your tote upon purchase, no worries! Yeti offers free returns and a 3-year warranty.
Prices begin at $104, available to buy here.
Matador Packable Backpack
For those who prefer to carry their things on two shoulders rather than one, the Matador Packable Backpack is the bag for you. As an all-around pack designed for high-performance outdoor activities, it offers a 16-liter capacity sure to fit everything you would need for the beach.
It packs into its own pocket, allowing for easy stow away, and the zippered pockets are all water resistant.
Both sides of the bag sport places for water bottles, an essential for a long day at the beach. The bag itself is made completely from recycled nylon, making it eco-friendly!
You can purchase it here for $60.
Becokan Beach Bags
Coming in as the cheapest beach bag on this list, don’t let the $12.99 price tag fool you into thinking this bag is low quality.
On the contrary, the Becokan Beach Bag has over 800 stellar reviews praising it as a transformative beach bag that is not just waterproof, but is the perfect size and comfortable to wear over one shoulder.
The Becokan is sand proof, machine washable, and durable—the ultimate necessity. It can hold between 4 and 6 beach towels, including sunscreen, snacks, water, and a change of clothes.
Choose from 7 different styles here.
Bellwood Silicon Beach Tote
The Bellwood Silicon bag is another great beach tote.
It stands out from the rest in that it is a silicon tote, meaning it is water, stain, and heat resistant.
If it gets dirty, simply throw it in the dishwater! You don’t have to worry about condensation from your water bottle getting your tote wet, either.
If you’re anything like me and love silicon, this might be the bag for you to try. It can hold everything you need for the beach and more: towel, flip-flops, book, etc.
Durable enough to stand on its own but also flexible if you wish to fold it away for storage, the Bellwood Silicon can become whatever you wish it to.
It is available for purchase on Amazon here.
Bogg Bag
The Original Bogg Bag was designed to keep all your essentials safe for a family day at the beach. While I love the beach, I hate when sand gets all over my things.
The Bogg Bag was made to stop that—it’s engineered to be washable, so just rinse all the sand right off, and it’s as good as new! The bag stands on its own, ensuring that your belongings won’t tip over into the sand, and it’s guaranteed to fit everything. The Bogg Bag has 1,500 five-star reviews, a testament to how great this beach bag truly is.
If you love rocking the beach in style, check out its 40+ colors, including at least 20 different limited-edition styles.
You can find the Bogg Bag here.
Scout Tote
Titled “the bag you didn’t know you needed and can’t live without,” the Scout Tote is a versatile bag with an open top and ideal for carrying, well, pretty much everything.
If you’re a maximalist beach packer, then the Scout might be the bag for you.
It can hold the following: 2 beach towels, 3 swimsuits, 1 change of clothes, 2 pairs of shoes, 1 lunch bag, 1 water bottle, sunscreen, and swim flippers. Not only that, but this tote is made to last a lifetime, perfect for the more rugged, sandy beach days.
You can save 20% off a first-time purchase at Scout Tote, reducing the price down to $30.
You can buy it here.
The Bottom Line: My Favorite Beach Bags
Each of the bags on this list have their own special little flair that has brought me to love them, and no two are the same.
From bags with insulated coolers for the drink lovers, to backpack style, to the most affordable bags on the market for the bargain shopper and bags with the tons of room for the maximalist, this list covers it all.
I hope that one of my favorites will appeal to you and you can have a great beach day with a new, marvelous bag at your side.