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17 Beach Bags To Help Carry Around All Your Sun Supplies This Summer

It barely feels like spring, but the official start of summer is only about a month away...AKA the start of a season (hopefully) filled with countless hours spent poolside. And while lazily lounging under the sun is, in itself, pretty easy, there are a lot of affairs to get in order before any beach bum days can commence.

First, get your hands on an awesome bathing suit. Then, make sure to stock up on sunscreen. Afterwards, it's time to roll out the beach towels. Finished with these essentials? Then how about getting your hands on some great new books to read this summer?

But as we all know, you can't spend a day at the beach with only these items. We need sunglasses and snacks and probably some summer hair products, too.

Good thing there are plenty of cute beach bags on the market to hold this massive amount of stuff you'll be schlepping around. Click through to see 17 that I highly recommend getting your hands on for summer.

by Julia Friedman

Turquoise Mesh Tote

Lolo Madison-Sea Horse Mesh Tote, $60, Nordstorm

Instead of grossly gathering at the bottom, sand will slip right through the mesh material of this whimsical sea creature tote.

Woven Plastic Bag

Beach Bag, $7, H&M

This budget-friendly bag offers plenty of space for all of your poolside essentials.

Neon Yellow Tote

Seafolly Beach Tote Bag in Lime, $57, Asos

Bright enough so you can find your spot in the sand after you’ve taken a dip in the ocean.

Clear Beach Tote

Clear Beach Tote in Citron, $68, Vera Bradley

A partially see-through bag is very intriguing.

Color Blocked Beach Bag

Beach Tote Bag, $35, Victoria Secret

Bold color blocking for the beach.

Canvas Beach Tote With Mat

Beach Tote With Mat, $110, Need Supply

This bag has everything: a roll-up beach mat and two interior pockets.

Silicone Beach Bag

Silicone Bottom Beach Tote, $30 Daily Look

An absolutely genius way to make sure the contents of your bag don’t get soaked.

Anchor Beach Bag

Anchors Marine Beach Tote, $125, Unison Home

Nautical is never not appropriate during summer.

Neoprene Beach Bag

Beach Bag By Leghila, $195, Shoptiques

This neoprene bag is soft, durable, and super easy to clean.

Straw Beach Tote

Napa Straw Tote, $98, Free People

Doesn’t this bag exude beach babe vibes?

Sequin Beach Tote

Sequin Beach Tote Bag, $54, Accessorize

For a fancy beach affair.

Oversized Beach Bag

Random Kindness Bag, $12, Modcloth

This gigantic bag is big enough for two, probably even three.

See-Through Beach Bag

Juicy Couture Silverlake Beach Item Clear Beach Tote, $98, Amazon

Show off the contents of your bag with this clear option.

Holographic Beach Bag

Space and Time Tote, $58, Nasty Gal

A fashion-forward option to pair with your unique swimsuit.

Nautical Beach Bag

Clich Rope Tote, $29, American Apparel

Another nautical option to consider.

Geometric Beach Tote

Sunnylife Tote Bag, $59, John Lewis

A flat bottom is convenient for letting totes sit upright in the sand.

Reversible Beach Bag

Trifari Reversible Beach Tote, $94, Helen Jon

Not only is this patterned bag reversible, but it’s also machine washable. Double win.

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