Memorial Day typically kicks off the summer season, and this weekend many of us started our beach and pool routines. I don’t know about you, but the one thing that sometimes detracts me from driving to the beach, as much as I love it, is all that stuff we have to bring with us. That’s why a few years ago I decided to look for the perfect beach bag, as large as I could find it, to help carry the million bottles of sunscreen, towels, snacks, and everything else I normally carry in my purse. I also prefer bags that can be thrown in the washer (I’m a big Vera Bradley fan for this reason), or can easily be cleaned. I’ve had tons of different beach bags in the past, as living in Miami provides us the opportunity to go to the beach a lot during the year, but here is a roundup of some of my favorite beach totes for Summer 2015:
1) SCOUT 4 Boys Jumbo Zip-Top Tote,Captain Hooked pattern. www.scoutbags.com, $54. Available in various other patterns too.
2) The New England Trading Company Recycled Sailcloth Bag, large, zipper top, www.thenewenglandtradingcompany.com, $120. Available in various other patterns too.
3) Tommy Hilfiger Grommets Woven Rugby Stripe Tote, www.macys.com, $65.
4) Ashville Crocheted Raffia Tote from Calypso St. Barth, www.calypsostbarth.com, $175.
5) Pink & Green Geometric Tote with Pockets from http://razzberryfizz.com, $24.
6) Whale Mesh Beach Bag from www.saltwatercanvas.com, $36.
7) Vera Bradley Large Family Tote in Rio Squiggle pattern, www.verabradley.com, $58. Available in various other patterns too.
8) Deluxe Utility Tote in the Bubble Bloom pattern. www.thirtyonegifts.com, $50. Available in various other patterns too.
9) Palm Tree Dockside Beach Bag, www.lifeisgood.com, $50.
What types of bags/totes do you use for your summer outings? Do you have any favorites?
Listen2Mama 
That Whale Mesh Bag has my vote–it may not be the most fashionable–but it seems to be the most serviceable!
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Yes, I agree, it looks fantastic!
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My favorites from this list have to be #4, #6 and #8. I’m a big 31 fan 🙂 They have such fun patterns too!
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I have a tote addiction. I love 2 and 4.
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I rarely go to the beach just because I have 6 kids and packing is such a hassle! That said I love all these totes especially the Tommy one. I may need a few though:)
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Great beach totes! Number 2 is my favorite – that blue crab is too cute!
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I love the boxy options you included! Those are some really cute options. 🙂
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I am such a girly girl and I love all this totes. The options are really cute. I particularly like number 4. Thanks for this.
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I like #9 because I think it’s cool looking. I’ve had many beach bags over the years and I’m with you. It must be washable!
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These are so cute. My favorite is the one with the crab. I could use a new beach tote.
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I love totes of all sizes. I’ve recently gotten into making them myself. I’m still perfecting my designs. Looking for the perfect size and shape. But I’m having fun with my designs.
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I love #4. It is so cute and would work great as a beach bag for me. Great collection.
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All of these are great! I sure do love my totes! 🙂
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They’re all so cute. I’m a sucker for a good tote bag and I have so (too) many. 🙂
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They are all so summery! love 3, 4, 7 and 9 the best though 🙂
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I love big bags with lots of compartments and that are easily able to be cleaned. They just make sense with so many kids.
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I am all about a great tote and your #5 is fantastic!! I love the colors and the pockets!
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I love a good summer tote. It can never be too big for me.
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These bags are all very nice! My favorite one is the pink& green geometric tote with pockets.For the beach I like to have a bag with multiple compartments as I have two toddlers and travel with many items.
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I think the palm tree bag has to be my favorite. The colors on the striped tote are great as well. They are all really summery!
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I’ll take one of each, please! I definitely have a bag addiction!
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I nice, thick canvas is perfect for the beach! I can never have to many in my closet.
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Those totes are just too cute! I love 2 and 6. Those will work well on a beach trip with my toddler. 6 will hold all his junk – toys. And 2 to hold our personal belongings.
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I love the anchor tote. And the pink and green one too! It’s really cute.
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Those look awesome, when taking a baby to the pool or beach I need a huge bag!
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I love 5, 6 and 8. I love the bright pops of color. I usually carry a large washable bag in the Summer.
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This is great! We’ve been looking for a new beach tote so I’ll have to show my wife this list 🙂
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I have a huge bag problem!! I love number 8 on your picks, I always use bags for day trips and farmers market shopping!
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Thank you for allowing me to learn something new! I love tote backs and especially have find memories of them during summer excursions to the beach! Great highlights!
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I knew you would have to list Thirty-One. I know so many people with at least one Thirty-One tote.
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I can’t even pick a favorite. I”m loving them all!! If I had to had to had to pick, I’d select the pink and white stripes. 🙂
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These are all so cute. I have a few that I favor and one is from Initials company and it is big and so pretty. The other one is a cool tote I got from Best Buy that has so many different compartments in it that it really helps one get organized and stay organized.
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I would love to have my girlfriend to have the #2 or #9 as summer tote. I am not that particular in what kind of bag she wears but should I choose for her, that would be my bet.
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These are all awesome totes but I totally love number 7, Vera Bradley Large Family Tote. I am going to be check this out for sure. I also love number 3 and 4 too. Thanks for shairng.
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I love totes and probably have too many! But I’m loving that vera Bradley one and must have it!! LOL!
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I love these beach bags. Number 2 if my favorite because a crab is my zodiac sign. i love the color number 4 is.
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I’m a huge tote fan and I have one that I got last year at TJ Maxx and I love it!
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Yep, it’s time to get ready for the beach! I am missing it right about now! I haven’t been in well over a year! Gasp!
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I need a huge beach bag! I love all of these!
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Those tots are just amazing. I can have them all as they are colorful and will be a great fit with my summer outfits
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Number 8 is my favorite, very cute!
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Those are all cute. I love the colors for summer!
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All these bags looks so pretty. I really like the pink and white rugby stripe tote and pink and green geometric tote with pockets. I like to have a bag with multiple compartments as I have two little girls and travel with so many items. Will have to check this out.
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Those are some really lovely totes. Each one just gives me a sense of the beach and they’re big enough to carry all you’d need to 🙂
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I like bags number 1, 5 and 7. Here in Manila, a bag store named ARANAS carries super nice beach/summer bags.
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I have a nice all weather Tote to take to the beach. I can wash it too. However from the picture above, I have to say number 7 is my favorite.
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