Are you gearing up for your next seaside escape and on the hunt for the perfect beach bag? Well, you’re in luck! After a few trips and a lot of trial and error, I’ve rounded up 14 of the best beach bags for travel that are packable and really chic.
Whether you’re planning a day of sunbathing, a brisk walk along the surf, or an adventurous outing with family and friends, our selection is guaranteed to have something that will make packing a breeze and complement your beach vibe perfectly.
Get ready to pack up all your seaside essentials with ease and hit the beach in style!
What we looked for?
When I was trying out bags, I wanted something that was stylish, spacious, made of durable material, and I also wanted to be able to pack it into my carry-on and not actually use it as a carry-on. After some research and personal experience, here are the top features I looked for when choosing our best beach bags:
A perfect beach bag should be spacious enough to hold all your essentials, including towels, sunscreen, snacks, and a good book. But at the same time, it shouldn’t be too big that it becomes cumbersome to carry around.
I prefer a bag with multiple compartments so I can keep my wet items separate from dry ones. It’s also helpful to have pockets for smaller items like keys and phones.
A beach bag should be comfortable to carry, especially if you are lugging it around all day. Look for bags with padded or adjustable straps. I personally like mine a little longer, as it allows me to carry it as a crossbody if I need my hands free.
While not essential, having a water-resistant lining or material can be helpful for keeping your items dry in case of spills or sudden rain showers.
We want to make sure you can carry all your favorite bags. So all these bags can be easily packed away in your suitcase. You can also use them as a handbag for travel.
Our Top Picks
Away Beach Tote
Just like all of Away’s luggage, the beach tote is functional and looks really cute too. The beach tote is packable and foldable. There is compartments where you can store additional stuff.
There is also straps where you can tuck your towels, so the wet towels don’t have to be with everything else in the tote. The thick shoulder straps makes it easy to carry it when the bag gets heavy.
PRICE: $128
Away Beach Tote Sizing:
- Dimensions: 15.4″ x 21.3″ x 8.7″
- Weight: 2.4 lbs
- Capacity: 40L
Pop up Brands Neoprene Beach Tote
This tote is perfect for those of us who like to use one bag for everything. The Neoprene tote is perfect for holding all your wet gear from the day at the beach, and straight go to dinner. This bag looks modern and is functional.
And the tote comes in many colors and patterns. But in this deep blue, the bag looks sophisticated and will look great with all your outfits.
The bag comes with an extra pouch as well.
PRICE: $125
Pop Up Brands Tote
- One size fits all
- Dimension: 21″W x 11″H x 9″D
Melie Bianco Vegan Leather Tote
The vegan leather tote bag from Melie Bianco is so classy and perfect for taking to your next beach vacation. This bag is lightweight and looks very slick. And you probably don’t even need to pack it because you would want to use it as a travel bag as well.
The bag also comes with a shoulder strap thats adjustable. But this bag has lots of room and looks elevated and will compliment your beach outfits.
The mesh gives you the appearance of beach bag, but there is an interior nylon compartment where you can store all your belongings securely and zip up.
PRICE: $150
Cole Haan Classic Straw Bag Sizing:
- Dimensions: 15.4″ x 21.3″ x 8.7″
- Handle Drop: 7″
Longchamp Large Le Pliage Tote
The Longchamp Pliage tote remains one of the most popular beach tote and for a good reason. This nylon bag is roomy so you can stuff literally her life to the beach. The zipper keeps everything secure and the shoulder straps are the perfect thickness that keeps you comfortable carrying all this.
This is a classic bag that you won’t regret in your closet for all the nick nack you have to carry to the beach. Specially if you have kids we know we need more space.
This bag is simple classy and elevated with the leather details.
PRICE: $180
The Le Pliage Tote Sizing:
- Dimension: 11 3/4″W x 12 1/4″H x 7 1/2″D
- Weight : .8 lb
Hatisan Crochet Bags
This crochet beach bag is a must-have for a budget-friendly beach bag. Its boho-chic aesthetic is perfect for a day at the beach. The long straps lead to a spacious interior, making it easy to carry all your beach essentials while still looking stylish. Plus, the crochet material allows sand to fall through easily.
The crocheted material is perfect for packing into a suitcase or beach bag, as it can easily be squished down without losing its shape. It’s also lightweight and durable, so you can toss in all your sunscreen, towels, and snacks without worrying about it weighing you down.
PRICE: $14.77
Hatisan Crochet Bags
- Dimension: 14 x 10 x 26.5in/35.6 x 25.5 x 66cm(including handle length)
Demellier London Raffia Tote
The Demellier Tote is more than perfect for beach. You can also take it to work in summer days honestly. Even though the bag is open style and has raffia details, it looks structured and the intentional leather details and embeds compliments the rafia really well.
The shoulder straps are log enough that you can stuff this bag and still hold it on your shoulder. The bag also comes with an inner big zipper where you can keep valuable items securely. The bag looks like a modern work of art and it will look perfect at the beach.
PRICE: $475
Demellier Raffia Tote Sizing:
- Dimensions: 16.3” X 13” X 6.1”
- Handle drop: 10.6”
- Weight: 970g
Mango Natural Fiber Tote
Mango always makes the chicest bags. And this natural fiber tote looks modern and perfect to carry to the beach. It looks polished with the leather strap detail and the dark brown natural straw mesh looks elevated.
And it’s lightweight and packable which makes it perfect to throw in your checkin or carry on for the beach vacation.
But honestly, it’s cute enough that you can also wear it as a travel bag.
PRICE: $89.99
Mango Straw Tote Sizing:
- Dimensions: 19″W x 12 1/4″H x 6″D
Tainehs Mesh Tote Bag
Pockets, pockets, and more pockets. That’s what you’ll find on this mesh beach bag, making it the perfect choice for those who like to keep things organized. The mesh design also allows sand to easily fall out, so you won’t have to deal with a sandy mess when you get home.
The waterproof material also makes it a great choice for carrying wet items like swimsuits or water bottles. The shoulder straps are thin but sturdy, making it comfortable to carry even when loaded with all your beach essentials. It also has a zippered apartment for your keys, phone, and other important items.
PRICE: $15.99
Tainehs Mesh Tote Bag Sizing:
- Dimension: 14.17 inches long by 6.69 inches wide by 15.36 inches high
Tory Burch Crochet Bag
For a bohemian-chic vibe, check out the Ella Large Hand-Crocheted Tote from Nordstrom. This Tory Burch bag features intricate crochet detailing and comes in both black and natural depending on what your vibe is.
This whimsical tote features crocheted raffia and a double-T logo, adding a breezy touch to your style. It has an open top, carry handles, and a stable base making it the perfect travel companion for a day at the beach. Made of paper straw with raffia and polyurethane trim it’s the chic boho vibe you need.
PRICE: $420.00
Tory Burch Crochet Bag Sizing:
- Dimension: 17½”W x 13″H x 5″D. (Interior capacity: extra-large.)
- 8″ strap drop.
- 2 lb.
LL Bean Boat Tote
For days when you skip the sand and head straight for the boat, the LL Bean Boat tote is a classic and durable choice. Made from heavyweight cotton canvas, it can hold up to daily use and easily withstand spills or stains.
But don’t let its rugged exterior fool you—this tote is also stylish. Its classic colors and neutral base will have any yacht mom or beach bum looking chic. The tote has a reinforced bottom and handles, ensuring it can handle heavy loads without breaking.
PRICE: $34.95 - $39.95
LL Bean Boat Tote Sizing:
- Capacity: 2,124 cu. in., 35 L.
- Dimensions: 15″H x 17″W x 7″D.
- Handles: 8″
Bellroy Classic Tote Bag
If you are a minimalist and you prefer a multifunctional beach tote that you can also use as a gym bag and a travel bag, then you have found the perfect bag. The Bellroy Classic tote has a zipped closure and has compartmentalized interior where you can store all your belongings neatly so you don’t waste time looking for them.
The tote bag also has a luggage stray that will help stay on a carry on when you are traveling making it perfect as a travel bag as well.
So even if you can pack this travel tote, you can also use it as a travel bag so no packing needed.
PRICE: $135
Bellroy Tote Sizing:
- Dimension: 18 1/2″ x 7″ x 11 3/4″
Carry All Beach Bag
If you’re looking for a beach bag to carry all over Europe this summer, then the Carry All Beach Bag from Sunnylife might just be perfect for you. This bag is designed to fit all your beach essentials, including towels, sunscreen, and even a change of clothes. And it’s so chic, I can’t get over it.
The maxi stripes are gorgeous and it’s oversized and trendy, perfect for any time you step out. It’s got shoulder straps, a detachable pouch with a zipper, and holes at the bottom so sand and water can shake out easily. Trust me, you’re gonna want to take this tote everywhere!
PRICE: $35.00
Carry All Beach Bag Sizing:
- Dimension: L 58 W 43 H 2 cm | L 22.83 W 16.93 H 0.79 in
- Weight:0.2 kg | 0.44 lbs
Away Riviera Straw Tote
If you are looking for a straw bag because thats what feels perfect for beach look, then you have to get the Away Riviera Straw Tote. It is functional and looks chic. The bag has a zipper closure and is collapsible, so packing and keeping all your belongings secure is easy.
The bag contains compartments inside so you can organize everything perfectly. This looks chic and functional. And comes in a lighter shade as well.
I think this is an awesome bag to pack for your next beach vacation.
PRICE: $278
Beach Bag Twisted Sizing:
- Dimension: 14.2″ W × 13.0″ H × 6.3″ D
Alf The Label Mesh Tote
I bought this bag for my upcoming trip because this is not only great as a beach bag, it looks super cute to just use as an everyday bag when you are running errands, doing groceries. Why not have something cute which is functional too.
I love the arched shoulder strap that gives you a lot of room to carry even when the bag is stuffed. Such a cool design and only a woman can think of this. Because this is a female found brand. This chocolate brown color is my favorite one because it’s dark but not too dark that it feels basic.
The bag is made of Vegan leather and polyester which makes it perfect to carry all beach essentials.
PRICE: $139
Amy Tote Bag Sizing:
- Dimensions: 21.6″ X 20″ X 7″
- Handle Drop: 12″
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