Whether you're lucky enough to live near the beach or you'll be spending your summer farther inland, you'll still need the perfect bag to tote along all your essentials for a sunny day. A beach bag is a great alternative to a structured purse during warmer months. You can fill it with all your sunny day essentials (towels, sunscreen, a good book) and you don't have to worry about it getting wet or full of sand--that's what it's there for!

There are also a few great bags that double as a beach bag and office tote, in case you prefer something a little more proper. Check out these options for summer beach bags. Whether you want something made of straw or something a little more structured, we've got some of each!