Seas the day: The best beach bags for summer
Beach-ready basket bags and trending totes to take care of all your seaside essentials
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The sun, hot and high overhead, a cooling breeze gently tumbling by, and the soothing sound of crystal-clear waves lapping against hot, white sand: there’s nothing like a beach day spent languishing in the heat of high summer, getting stuck into the latest hit novel as you sip away on ice cold cocktails, hand-delivered from the beach bar.
You’ve already got the swimsuit, shades and sandals, and the ever-essential SPF has been well taken care of, but whether you’ve planned for a low-key afternoon of rest and relaxation, or a drawn-out day of drinking and dancing, you’ll be in need of a great beach bag. From classic raffia styles Jane Birkin would be proud of, to contemporary takes on the traditional tote, here’s our pick of the best bags to take you from beach to bar and beyond.
Anya Hindmarch Neeson tote bag
The best-selling Neeson bag by off-beat accessories brand Anya Hindmarch has been refreshed for 2025 in an understated chalk hue with a boxy silhouette. Intricately handwoven from glossy capra leather, this luxuriously lightweight tote is spacious enough to hold all of your beach day essentials without weighing you down.
Aspinal of London Henley tote
Aspinal of London looked to the nautical stylings of Henley’s most famous event – the annual regatta – as inspiration for its latest tote bag. Made from two-tone raffia with leather accents, this capacious bag will be a close companion as you bounce from beach to bar.
Loewe x Paula's Ibiza Anagram basket bag
Loewe’s must-have Anagram bag in woven raffia comes from the label’s ongoing collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza. Finished with leather-trimmed straps and an ‘Anagram’ emblem, the deceptively large basket design is a reliable classic for summertime.
De Siena Dolce Vita tote
De Siena’s crochet raffia beach bag features a contrasting baby pink strap and the words ‘Dolce Vita’ in multicoloured pastels across the silhouette. Epitomising timeless beach-ready style, we’ll be reaching for ours for summers to come, embracing ‘the sweet life’, with an aperol in the other hand.
Melissa Odabash Port Cervo bag
Ideal for long, lazy days spent sunning yourself with a good book as you sink a few daiquiris, Melissa Odabash’s Porto Cervo bag puts a bright, girly spin on seaside style. Crafted from hot pink canvas with a soft fringe trim and contrasting tan brown handles, this easy-going tote is guaranteed to become a year-round staple.
Jimmy Choo beach striped raffia tote
Jimmy Choo’s playfully coloured tote is an ode to the bright palette of holiday hues – from sunrise to sunset. Evoking long, balmy evenings in the kitschy cool of a tropical vacation, this boxy (fully lined) beach bag brings that out-of-office feeling no matter where you are.
la milanesa straw tote bag
La Milanesa’s basket bag makes a playful but stylish addition to your beach-bound look. A curved design crafted from straw and showing off fine floral appliqué skills, it exudes classic Italian summertime chic with a vibrant pop of yellow in the handles.
Chloé Woody raffia basket bag
Chloé’s small but surprisingly roomy design brings a contemporary take to the classic basket bag. Woven from raffia and finished with a branded top handle and a shoulder strap in smooth leather for hands-free carrying, the uber sophisticated silhouette is guaranteed to turn heads from Cannes to Cornwall.
Prada crochet tote bag
There’s no better place than the beach to dip your toe in the crochet beach bags trend and this Prada tote bag is perfect for it. Crocheted in mint straw, with the iconic triangle logo woven in, this tote bag screams summer. Pair with a summer dress and straw hat for peak vacation vibes.
