Shopping for a beach tote might feel a little cruel given our quarantined circumstances, but we all need something to look forward to. Get excited to not stay home and hit the coast once lockdown lifts with a waterproof Prada tote, straw backpacks, and deceptively chic beach bags that look way more expensive than their price tags, here.
Net Shopper Bag
selfridges.com.us
$13.00
Net shopping totes are my favorite grocery bags, but they double as the best beach bag. They expand wide enough to fit your towel, a jumbo tube of SPF, and all your snacks.
Checked Bucket Bag
mango.com
$48.99
Here’s a bag for the straw tote-averse.
Lara Macrame Basket Bag
bloomingdales.com
$149.50
The basket bottom on this bag ensures it won’t get knocked over in the sand.
Calella Organic Cotton-Canvas Tote
net-a-porter.com
$335.00
This chic tote looks like it belongs on a yacht.
Transparent PVC Logo Tote Bag
modaoperandi.com
$1,135.00
Logo lovers will bare it all in this transparent tote. Plus, it’s water-resistant for all your seaside adventures.
Wood Beaded Bucket Bag
The ReNew Traveler Tote
everlane.com
$88.00
If you’re the saint who picks up other people’s trash on the beach, this eco-friendly tote is for you. Except for the zippers, this bag is completely made from recycled materials.
Shopping Bag
Chanel
chanel.com
If Kim Kardashian can wear an Hermes Birken to the beach, you can carry a Chanel shopper.
Elise Dress
cultgaia.com
$458.00
We dare you to not take a million outfit pictures with this bag. (It’s impossible.)
Boat and Tote
llbean.com
$34.99
L.L. Bean’s totes are so durable, you’ll own it for life.
Claire Nylon Canvas Tote
loefflerrandall.com
$125.00
For the person who still isn’t over tie-dye.
Big Baggu
baggu.com
$16.00
Baggu’s extra-large shoppers are great for over-packers.
Scarf Shoulder Bag
zara.com
$69.90
We suggest wearing this bag with a paisley-printed bikini.
Cushion Tote Bag In Mermaid Canvas And Calfskin
loewe.com
$1,550.00
Stay on-theme with Loewe’s mermaid bag from the brand’s new Paula’s Ibiza collection.
Printed terry beach bag
Emilio Pucci
theoutnet.com
$495
All you need now is a matching Pucci bathing suit and towel. This one also happens to be on sale.
Espadrille Large Fringed Raffia Tote
net-a-porter.com
$895.00
We saw these XXL bags on Altuzarra’s spring runway, and we haven’t stopped thinking about them since.
Paper Straw Shopper
hm.com
$39.99
Here is an elevated version of the straw tote.
Leopard-Print Shell Backpack
modaoperandi.com
$205.00
Opt for a lightweight nylon backpack if your beach destination requires a short hike beforehand.
Dominique Jute Tote Bag
anthropologie.com
$54.60
Take the straw tote to the next level with wooden handles and a floral print.
Natural Beaded Bag
us.asos.com
$27.00
Rainbow beads is a bright idea.
Cannage Mini Basket Bag
shopbop.com
$270.00
At first glance this looks like a straw tote, but it’s actually woven leather.
Patchwork Leather Canvas Tote
stories.com
$149.00
This is the type of bag you can wear to the boardwalk and the boardroom.
Pataloha™ Market Tote Bag
patagonia.com
$29.00
More practical? Keep this packable tote in your car for groceries and unexpected beach trips
Morgana Crochet Sunburst Bag
neimanmarcus.com
$280.00
Go for a crafty look with this crochet bag.
Bembien® Jolene Large Tote Bag
madewell.com
$210.00
This white lattice tote will go with everything.
Sandy Tote
clarev.com
$135.00
If sky blue isn’t your thing, this bag comes in five other colors.
Wicker & Mesh Tote
Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific
nordstrom.com
$62
This bag comes from Atlantic Pacific’s collaboration with Nordstrom. You know, the one that always sells out. Grab this shopper before it disappears.
Santeria Bucket Bag
freepeople.com
$218.00
This backpack deserves a spot on your grid.
Laura Lajiness is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, and fine jewelry (she pens the occasional beauty conundrum and travel essay, too).