This Summer’s Best Beach Bags and Totes for Seaside Style

By Monica Mendal and Richelle Szypulski
June 22, 2016
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Every time I pack for a beach vacation, I’m so focused on making sure I have enough sunscreen, snacks, and books to read that I always seem to forget that I need something to tote them all to the shore in. The wheels of my carry-on aren’t exactly sand-compatible. Before my next coastal getaway, it’s time to get a beach bag that I’m excited to pack. Lucky for me—and you!—this summer’s selection is just so fun.

You really can’t go wrong with a classic straw bag that’s big enough for your towel, some summer reads, and all the other beach day essentials you’ll need for a day spent seaside or poolside.

There are some that can easily pair with an off-the-shoulder frock and heels for sunset cocktails. And some that can survive an accidental dip at high tide—we’re big proponents of the beachside nap; crashing waves are nature’s original white sound machine.

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Sensi Studio Bead-embellished Toquilla Straw Tote

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

To buy: modaoperandi.com, $295

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Poolside Shorty Embroidered Straw Tote

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

To buy: modaoperandi.com, $175

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Celine Large Tabas Phantom in Beige Canvas

Courtesy of Celine

To buy: celine.com, $1,850

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Far & Wide Collective Striped Woven Raffia Bag Made in Madagascar

Courtesy of Far & Wide Collective

To buy: farandwidecollective.com, $120

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Muzungo Sisters Sicilian Pom-pom Straw Tote

Courtesy of Matchesfashion.com

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $343

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Filt French Market Bag

Courtesy of General Store

To buy: shop-generalstore.com, $18

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Tatoufa Custom Embroidered Straw Tote

Courtesy of Tatoufa

To buy: email madebytatoufa@gmail.com

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Tory Burch Pom-pom Tote

Courtesy of Tory Burch

To buy: toryburch.com, $398

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Bluma Project Woven Backpack

Courtesy of Bluma Project

To buy: bluma-project.com, $168

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L.L.Bean Boat and Tote

Courtesy of L.L. Bean

To buy: llbean.com, from $25

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Muun Giorgio Plumeti Tote

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

To buy: modaoperandi.com, $270

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Miss Mochila Fuchsia and Black Diamond Cotton Cartagena Mochila Tassel Bag

Courtesy of Shop Latitude

To buy: shoplatitude.com, $325

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Sophie Anderson Cinto Striped Wicker Basket Bag

Courtesy of Matchesfashion.com

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $234

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Rosie Assoulin Striped Woven-straw Jug Bag

Courtesy of Matchesfashion.com

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $850

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Antonello Martis Quadri Tote

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

To buy: modaoperandi.com, $530

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Nannacay Maldives Baby Pompom-embellished Woven Raffia Tote

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $152

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Edie Parker Lily Gingham Basket Tote

Courtesy of Moda Operandi

To buy: modaoperandi.com, $995

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Figue Tuk Tuk Ibiza Mini Embellished Tote

Courtesy of Matchesfashion.com

To buy: matchesfashion.com, $395

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Mark Cross Benchley Textured Leather-trimmed Rattan Shoulder Bag

Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $2,095

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Pawo Tule Special Bag

Courtesy of Tawo

To buy: pawostore.com, $219

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