With summer vacations just weeks away from finally happening, don’t overlook one of the most important pieces to making your trip a success—the beach bag! As moms, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders, no matter how supportive our partners are. We plan the trips and then need to pack for the whole family. Even though it’s supposed to be a vacation, it can still be stressful for us unless we take the time to think ahead and plan for all the fun we are about to have at our future destination.
While we are so focused on making sure everyone has enough underwear packed, we often overlook how important having a great beach bag is for your trip. First, let’s be real, since we are so focused on making sure everyone else has the right clothes packed for vacation (we MUST have the perfect photos, right?!), we tend to overlook ourselves. With that being said, your beach bag might just end up being your only accessory during your vacation.
Therefore, the bag needs to be both chic and functional, having the necessary pockets for protecting our essentials from the sand. Finding a beach bag where the designer was mindful of both of these concepts can be difficult—so I rounded up my top 5 beach bags that you won’t regret taking in your suitcase or carrying on the plane.
Top 5 Chic Beach Bags
Jonathan Adler
1. Jonathan Adler Duchess Medium Tote $178
This beach bag is seriously cute and emulates a classic style with its silhouette but is very modern with the geometric print. The colors are super beachy and will look great as you have it slung over your arm while you are wearing pretty much every maxi dress you own. In addition to its good looks on the outside, the inside of this bag is just as great as it features three open interior pockets and one that zips closed. It will also clean easily and is very durable.
Bop Basics
2. Bop Basics Capri Tote $100
This Bop Basics Capri Tote that comes from ShopBop’s private label doesn’t have the interior requirements that my other favorites do, but just bare with me. This bag is great because it’s easy to pack and perfect to throw all of your family’s “stuff” inside and it will somehow hold it all. Since it is unlined and sheer, it will easily allow you to shake all the sand out and replace your beach essentials with your wallet and diaper bag essentials for your vacation dinner. Perfection!
Whale Bag
3. Saltwater Canvas Whale Bag $40
The Saltwater Canvas Whale Bag is the most functional bag on the list, so if you are looking for something that meets all of your beach needs, this is it. It features a double handle, eight exterior pockets and interior hooks for sunglasses and keys. It will stand upright all on its own and can also be easily squashed to pack inside your luggage.
Fossil
4. Fossil Key-Per Beach Tote
Whenever I think of summer and the beach, I automatically think of stripes and nautical embellishments, and this Fossil Key-Per Beach Tote completely fits the bill! It’s great for indoor or outdoor play, but is especially designed for the beach with its cotton, easy to clean fabric, and 2 interior pockets for extra storage. It’s a little bulkier for travel, but makes up for that with style!
Pottery Barn
5. Pottery Barn Beach Tote Bag $69
Continuing with my stripe fetish, it doesn’t get any more crisp, clean and chic than this Beach Toe Bag from Pottery Barn. As a stylish bonus, you have the option to monogram it to add a little extra pop of color! It is a super roomy and durable bag, so it will outlast anything that you and your family put it through. Featuring classic rope handles and zip pocket interior, you are certain to turn heads on the beach!
A version of this post was originally published by Allison in Mommy Nearest Magazine.
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