20 Fun Beach Bags for Every Style
Going to the beach is a summer must, but a trip to the seashore isn’t without its wardrobe conundrums: there’s things you need to bring, like food, sunblock, music, sunglasses, and the like. And how are you supposed to fit all of that into your little purse? The answer: forget the purse – this is where a beach bag comes in. The perfect beach bag is chic, cute, and functional with plenty of room to store all the goodies that you “need” for a day at the beach. It’s a total summer essential.
To aid you on your search for the perfect one, I’ve found 20 cute and stylish beach bags to fit every sense of style. Interested? Read on.
Girly
(Backpack, Bow Bag, Striped Bag, Floral Bag, Strawberry Bag)
For the little girl in all of us, I’ve picked out some pretty vomit-inducingly-cute bags (and I mean that in the most endearing of ways). Among my choices are an adorable red backpack for all you excessive packers out there (that’s me), a fun striped tote with flower adornments and plenty of room to store your extra flip flops, and a really cool strawberry tote bag that magically folds back up into a strawberry shaped keychain- too cute!
Boho
(Owl Bag, Peace Tote, Backpack, Floral Bag, Satchel)
For all you hippie chicks, I pulled some cool bags to store all your organic chips and granola in. You’ll have plenty of room for your essentials in this killer khaki backpack I picked out, and the same goes for the cool floral satchel I found. Just throw these over your shoulders and you won’t have to worry about not having room for your wheat thins and banana chips. (Yum!)
Preppy
(Screen Print Tote, Polka Dot Bag, Studded Bottom Bag, Nautical, Two Tone)
For all you Blair Waldorf-s out there, I have a bag (or five) for you. Whether you’re into polka dots, nautical anchors, or straw bags, there’s a choice for all of you. I love the middle bag’s little studs on the bottom – they add lots of character and a kind of fun rocker edge to the bag (and are very Alexander Wang), and the two-tone bag looks so ’40s-chic.
Grunge
(Brown Bag, Black Backpack, Tie Dye Bag, Canvas Army Bag, Pleather Backpack)
For you edgy fashionistas, I chose some cool grunge-y bags that can be both fashion forward, useful, and beach-appropriate. I love the tie dye tote bag best: it’s nice and roomy yet still the perfect size to fit your towel, flip flops, and an extra pair of clothes. Also great is that army green napsack: roomy and different, it’s sure to help you stand out among the rest of the beach goers.
Thoughts?
Do you have beach plans anytime soon? What do you tote your beach essentials around in? Do you have a “beach bag” or do you just use your purse? Leave me a comment and share your thoughts!
Posted on on July 5, 2010 / Filed Under: Shopping / Tags: Bags, Beach, Featured, Handbags, Shopping, Summer, Tote
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Isabel
I am loving the boho and grunge bags! Especially the backpacks and the satchel. Thanks for this post! I really liked that they weren’t the typical beach bags you usually find. :D
Joyce
I LOVED the preppy and girly ones. As it happens: I do have beach plans soon (moving to Miami) so I will definatly consider these <3 Love this post ;)
Amber
LOVE the preppy polka dot bag!
Ashley - Flagler College
I think my style must be all over the place, because I love at least one bag in every category! My favorite is the owl one though, it would transition well into a school bag. Great choices Kim!
Sari
Lots of cute picks! I usually just use a regular tote- I’m lame like that. :)
Arisel
The strawberry bag in the Girly category is sooo cute I can’t wait to order one :) … but I gotta say I didn’t like any of the Grunge bags and I was excited to see those after I fell in love with the girly strawberry bag. I’m more grunge than girly.
Rose for Rose & Violette
Ohhh cute bags. I love the white-pink roses, the owl and the red anchor ones better.
So many bags, so little wallets. :(
Rachel
Know any cute red and white polka dotted dress that could be worn as a minnie mouse costume.
darl
Love the boho bags :D
Gracey
The girly ones are so cute!! Great choices :)
Marisol
BOHEMIAN CHIC!!!
Yvonne
I LOVE all the Preppy bags! I totally agree with you…the studded bottom bag is super cute! I have to have it now!
lauren @ lapetitefashionista
what a fun post idea! i’d have to say my taste probably lies somewhere between girly and boho which are the bags i’m immediately drawn to!
Milana
Very nice bags!
Breanna
I really like your picks, however I don’t find bags with extra pockets very practical on the beach. They are just a bit difficult to get rid of sand of ;) So personally I’ll go for one of the simpliest-shaped ones, probably something similar to the two-tone straw bag in preppy section, I love it.
Suzi
The Owl tote is beyond adorable. I have favourites in every category too. (strawberry tote, army knapsack, and the straw anchor tote.)
Renee
I loved the girly and boho ones theyre so oractical and cute for a day at the beach!
Kristina
Love these bags. I bought a similar strawberry bag off of eBay for cheap. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=strawberry+bag&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Hannah
i love that canvas backpack in the boho section. just bought myself one. Thanks for posting this, you inspired me with that bag. :)
Caylie
I LOVE the Boho and Girly,Im more of a Girly though.
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I love these bags..They are so pretty and cool ..Thanks for your post.
kaya
It seems like I’m an absolute bohemian when it comes to bags. Looooove the owl one!
pinkapple
fairly wonderful bags!! most of the bags are my favourite~~
i’ve get more other styles of handbags, if anyone would have a look can try my website for more Gucci, Chanel, Coach bags ect.
sarah
boho or grunge all the way!
Jessica Price
I just love these beach bags. If I had to choose, I would pick something between preppy and grunge. I like the style of preppy and the practicality of grunge. Right now, I use my Briggs & Riley shopping tote bag for trips to the beach. It’s really roomy and easily fits all my beach essentials, towel included. It looks a little luxurious for the beach, but it’s very convenient!
saii
Thanks for posting theese, i especially love the boho backpack!