As the Fourth of July approaches, the long-awaited days of spending sun-up to sun-down on the beach or lying next to a pool are finally here. But a trip to the beach doesn’t just require a killer swimsuit you feel confident in. It requires a special kind of packing, with a bag full of beach essentials that can help you through whatever a day in the sun might bring you.
I’m notoriously known in my friend group as the girl who comes prepared for anything—from bandaids for blisters on a night out to hand cream in my tote bag—so of course I have a note in my phone ready to send to anyone who asks, “What do I bring to the beach?”
Lucky for you, I’m spilling my beach bag essentials (plus the best beach bags to shop now) to ensure a picture-perfect day by the water—no sunburn included.
Our Favorite Beach Bags to Shop Now
Whether you prefer raffia, canvas, jelly, mesh, or terrycloth, we’ve got a beach bag for you. The best part? You don’t have to sacrifice style for practicality. All of the bags below can fit all of the beach essentials you need—some with extra organizational features or waterproof pockets—while also being incredibly stylish. These are the bags that can seamlessly take you from a day by the water to grabbing a beachside bite.
READ: The Summer Accessories That Will Take Your Basics to the Next Level
Essentials to Keep in Your Beach Bag
What you keep inside your beach (or lake or pool) bag is arguably more important than the bag itself. Below, we’re breaking down the editor-approved organization pouches, SPF and beauty essentials, and all the items that make your time at the beach that much more enjoyable. Trust me: You can never be too prepared for a day in the sun.
Organization
SPF & Beauty
READ: Sunscreen 101: The Ultimate Summer SPF Guide
Beach Comfort & Entertainment
Bella Gil, Former Associate Commerce Editor
As the Former Associate Commerce Editor, Bella was dedicated to making sure you spend your hard-earned money on products you’ll fall in love with. She spent her days testing, researching, and writing about a wide range of topics, from beauty products to rug cleaners and everything in between.
Jessica Welsh, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor
Jessica oversees and edits all fashion and beauty content on The Everygirl. She also writes in-depth styling stories, trend reports, capsule wardrobes, and more. She was previously the Commerce Editor for The Everymom, where she oversaw all shopping content on the site and social. She has created editorial content for major brands such as Nordstrom, Old Navy, Vionic Shoes, and Kohl’s.
Products included in graphics linked within article. Feature graphic images credited to: Parker Jones | Dupe, Diego | Dupe, Jade Rideout | Dupe
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