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 a slouchy carryall as much as a more structured tote bag and prefer not to pick favorites between coated canvas, raffia, and woven cotton. While larger bags certainly have to be more durable, we also love a mini basket for short beach trips that don’t require quite as many provisions.
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 take a beating. Shop the best beach bags just in time for summer below.
SHOP THE BEST BEACH BAGS:
LOEWE
Paseo Small Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
Loewe is leading the designer charge when it comes to chic raffia totes this summer. Be warned, this one is selling out fast.
The kind of slouchy bag that makes beach trips so easy.
Whistles
Zoelle Straw Tote Bag
Plenty of room for all your essentials.
Mango
Natural Fibre Shopper Bag
I love the leather strap details—it makes this high street find look that bit more elevated.
Demellier
The Santorini in Natural Basket Tan Smooth
This versatile basket bag comes in a variety of different leather trim colours.
MARNI
Sillo Medium Webbing-Trimmed Embroidered Raffia Tote Bag
This bag gives me so much joy.
The fringe detail gives this an extra holiday vibe.
DRAGON DIFFUSION
Nantucket Large Woven Leather Tote
By now you’ll know just how much editors and fashion people love Dragon Diffusion totes.
COS
Market Shopper – Straw
Mint Velvet
Neutral Woven Basket Bag
Perfect for summer in the city or a week at the beach.
celine
Classic Panier Bag
If you’re looking to invest in a bag you’ll love year after year, why not consider the classic Celine tote?
Ganni
Ganni Large Easy Shopper Stripes
These sun-soaked colours are perfect for the beach.
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Large Canvas Tote
The neutral tones ensure this tote will go with any beach ensemble.
KHAITE
Lotus Medium Raffia Tote
While many raffia bags have black accents, it’s refreshing to see a full-black version from Khaite. I love seeing the brand’s edgier mesh with more casual pieces like this one.
Jigsaw
Oversize Striped Canvas Tote
I can’t believe this tote is already on sale…
LOEWE
+ Paula’s Ibiza Puzzle Fold Medium Convertible Leather-Trimmed Striped Raffia Tote
Loewe’s collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza just keeps getting better and better, and this has to be a favorite thus far. The multicolored raffia panels are a unique design point, and the bag itself has plenty of room to hold a beach towel, water bottle, and everything else you’ll need for a perfect summer day.
RABANNE
Leather-Trimmed Logo-Embroidered Striped Raffia Tote
Obsessed with the nautical vibes of this bucket bag.
This jute bag has such a gorgeous texture.
If you want a smaller bag, this is a great option. How great would it look going from the beach to dinner with a white breezy dress?
Anthropologie
Mads Norgaard Stripe Straw Tote Bag
This eco-conscious brand has crafted this tote from 100% paper straw.
A World of Craft
Large Raffia Bag
Such a perfect pop of colour.
CHLOÉ
Woody Large Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
Chloe tote’s are the ultimate quiet luxury summer bag.
SENSI STUDIO
Canasta Frayed Woven Straw Tote
This is the ideal bag to pack for your next holiday—it works just as well on the beach as it does going out for the evening.
I love these dusty purple hues.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
