17 Stylish, Roomy Beach Bags Built To Carry Your Swim Essentials All Summer Long

The Shylero Beach Bag and Pool Bag gets top billing on our list. It has enough space for four beach towels and can carry up to 20 pounds of stuff. Reviewers love the different color options as well as the built-in key carabiner and bottle opener. A zipper tote with interior and exterior pockets and a water repellent outer lining, this beach bag tote takes care of all our functional considerations while staying cute.

Material: polyester with waterproof coating; polyester lining

Dimensions: 22″x15″x6″

The number one bestseller in Women’s Tote Handbags on Amazon and it’s easy to see why so many people love this summer tote. This mesh beach bag is lightweight and versatile, with a pocket big enough to fit a phone, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The bag comes in a variety of colors and for a cute beach bag that is also very roomy it’s hard to beat this price.

Material: mesh, nylon, polyester

Dimensions: 17.3”x15.7”x5”

This jute summer bag from Vitamin A comes with an oh-so-sunny message. If you’re going from a seaside lunch to an afternoon in the sand, this bag does the work and makes a fashion statement in the process. If you’re someone who wants a zillion compartments to keep everything organized, this may not be the beag for you as it doesn’t have any pockets. But if you’re looking for style and versatility this is a great summer beach tote option.

Material: 100% Jute

Dimensions: 17.3″x16.5″x3.9″

Big, sturdy, affordable, doesn’t matter if you get it dirty—sign us up. This mesh tote bag comes in a variety of colors, and has external pockets on the front and sides making organization relatively easy. It is also incredibly lightweight and very easy to clean. Many reviewers mention that once they bought one, they went back to buy it in a few more colors.

Material: Polyester

Dimensions: 16”x20”x8.76”

A tote straw bag we absolutely love, this choice from the Gap is the perfect blend of trendy and timeless. If you don’t mind a bag with one big pocket for all, this is a very cute and classic choice—all for a reasonable price. If organization within the bag is a top priority for you, allow us to steer you in another direction (this bag has no interior pockets).

Material: 100% paper straw

Dimensions: No dimensions listed

This beach bag tote is large enough for an entire family to use. The huge main pocket can fit 4-6 beach towels, then there’s also an interior pocket, as well as two exterior pockets which are the perfect size and shape for sunscreen or a water bottle. The bag has a zipper closure, comes in a variety of colors, and is machine washable. If you’re looking for an extra large beach bag, this one is hard to beat.

Material: canvas with polyester lining

Dimensions: 20.8”x7”x14.5”

An awesome option for kids to carry their own toys or to collect sea shells (though truly there is no age limit on either of those activities). Indeed, many of the reviewers on Amazon mention they use this bag for shelling. This mesh beach bag is small, is sold in a pack of three, has an adjustable shoulder strap, and a colorful zipper. This bag is also extremely easy to clean—which comes in handy for humans of any age.

Material: nylon and mesh

Dimensions: 9.4”x4”x8”

This trendy, open-weave beach bag will definitely require an interior pouch if you want to carry keys or makeup, but on the plus side, it lies totally flat in a suitcase, dries easily after getting wet, and is straight up adorable. Made from laser-cut neoprene, the Fisherman’s Tote comes in a variety of colors. The only real downside to this bag is that if it’s too overstuffed it will stretch out.

Material: neoprene

Dimensions: 22″x14″

Another excellent mesh beach bag option, the 8-pocket Odyseaco is big, and a great choice for mega beach day organization. The design is also ultra practical with a clip for keys and a waterproof bottom so you don’t have to worry when you place it down on wet or sandy surfaces. The straps are both adjustable and removable, so you can customize how you’d like to carry it and the zipper closure is truly the cherry on top.

Material: mesh

Dimensions: 18”x29”

A large straw bag option, the Solyinne tote is cute enough for breakfast by the pool and functional enough for a day at the beach. The bag has a top zipper closure and an interior lining as well as a small zippable interior pocket. If the tassel is not your style, you can go ahead and remove it (many reviewers did). This summer bag is stylish, and has beach vacation written all over it.

Material: Straw exterior, polyester lining

Dimensions: 19.3”x13.8”x6”

The sturdiest of tote bags, this Land’s End classic is spacious, durable, and easy to pack in a suitcase. It is also 100% cotton, meaning if it gets a little dirty, that’s ok too. Available in three colors, the navy and white stripes are the perfect nautical-chic option, while the Jacobean and Palm Foliage offer versions more tropical and playful

Material: 100% cotton

Dimensions: 17″x17 3/4″x8″

This Artesano is small but mighty. Certainly not big enough for a beach towel, this beach bag is a more demure option which we imagine looking right at home at a high-end resort. Big enough for the day’s essentials, this bag can be worn over the shoulder or as a crossbody, and we love the contrasting materials at work. Cotton and natural straw for the win.

Material: cotton, natural straw

Dimensions: 8-9″ diameter

If you prefer to tout all your stuff to the beach on your back, Topo Design’s colorful River Bag has got you covered. This convertible pack features adjustable shoulder straps that can be worn either as a tote or a backpack, whatever suits your mood. It’s incredible durable and sustainable, thanks to the hardy recycled nylon that keeps your belongings dry and dries in a flash. And it’s loaded with features, including a cinch top, mesh, easy-access sides, and pockets galore.

Materials: recycled nylon

Dimensions: 10.5″w x 15″h x 5″d

Waterproof and insulated, this is a beach bag and cooler combo. For a bit of size perspective, the 18L capacity holds 24 cans (without ice) while keeping them cool for hours. Other aspects we like about this beach bag? It has a removable crossbody strap in addition to a shoulder strap. This is the perfect choice if your beach day also involves a picnic.

Material: nylon
Dimension: 12.99”x20.51”x12.17”

Incredibly durable, this bag is the one you want if your day involves carrying a lot of stuff and might get messy. The exterior is puncture-proof and the sturdy waterproof bottom keeps the bag upright. There are many different ways to organize the bag, thanks to the removable internal dividers which can be used at your leisure. It’s perfect for boating, camping, and other outdoor adventures.

Material: nylon, vinyl

Dimensions: 7/8″x14 7/8″x18 1/8″

The Boat and Tote has been a classic for decades. This bag first hit the market in 1944, and was billed as a great solution for hauling ice from “from car to ice chest.” Capable of carrying up to 500 lbs, this bag won’t break unless you’re doing some extraordinarily heavy lifting. The Boat and Tote has a bunch of different customizable choices and we favor the zip-top (so things don’t go spilling out) with long straps (so it’s always easy to carry over your shoulder).

Material: cotton canvas

Dimensions: 15″x17″x 7″