It’s that time of year again — time to dig out your favorite bikini, slather on the sunscreen, and head to the beach (or lake or pool)! But once you grab your water bottle, extra sunscreen, change of clothes, favorite book, snacks, sunglasses, and towel, it’s pretty obvious that you need a beach bag to keep you going this summer.

Here are five adorable totes for under $20 to make your beach excursions easier!



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For just 10 bucks, this cheerful tote is sturdy and practical. Sadly, it’s only sold online, so don’t go to your local Target expecting to find it. But don’t fret, lovelies –Target has a large supply of adorable and affordable beach totes in store. (Just not this one.)

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Straw hats are making a comeback this summer, so why not match with a straw bag? This bag is posh and tropical, and huge enough for all of your beach/lake/pool needs. (And all of those pores from the weaves makes it great for tossing all of your wet clothes into after an impromptu swim.)

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This bag is simple and classy, and (for an extra six bucks) can be personally monogrammed! Not only does this make a great beach bag, but it also looks nice enough to be used as a book bag as well.

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I am absolutely in love with this little tote — it’s colorful and fabulous and comes in a million different styles! I just wanna buy them all up, they’re so cute!

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This tote seems like it’s made for any occasion — school, shopping, traveling, and, most importantly, going to the beach! It’s cute, sturdy, and a million different pockets and zippers and clasps! Its practical-yet-simple look makes it versatile, and its denim covering makes it strong. (And with all those pockets, it’s easy to find a place to store that pretty shell or that cute guy’s phone number.)

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