13 beach bags you're about the see everywhere this summer.

I know we love to joke about handbags only being created because designers refuse to give women pockets, but the truth is a bottle of sunscreen and a towel are not going to fit in anyone's pants — so beach bags are an essential item for summer.

Giant beach bags have been in for ages, and it's no surprise that micro-trends are yet to defeat them: the trusty totes are so much more than just a sea-going accessory.

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The humble beach bags' roomy capacity and cute array of styles mean that, with the right option, you can go straight from a morning dip to the professional confines of the office, with space in there for both your spare outfit and your laptop.

As a chronically over-prepared Virgo myself, I love a bag where I can fit everything I might need for any scenario ever. Sunscreen and towel? Check. Hand sanitiser? Check. A facial mist, perfume, lipstick and mascara? Check. Oh, and how about a book and a laptop too? With a giant beach bag, yes, check that off too.

There's a vast array of beach bags to choose from: the classic straw, the more contemporary mesh, or the reliable canvas, there's something for everyone. Narrow down your options by checking out our fave summer beach bags below.

Sandler Glow, $89.95.

Image: The Iconic, Sandler

Pelli Bags Beachy Keen Waxed Canvas Beach Bag, $119.95.

Image: The Iconic, Pelli

The best kind of summer beach bag is one you can continue to get heaps of use out of after the warm season, and these canvas options are perfect for that.

Status Anxiety Knees Deep Tote Bag, $49.95.

Topshop Tana Oversized Woven Straw Tote Bag, $60.

Image: ASOS, Top Shop

This colourful option screams: "The beach trip finally made it out of the group chat!"

ASOS DESIGN Linen Stripe Tote Bag, $28.50.

Image: ASOS

SNDYS Papaya Beach Tote, $49.

Mimmi Terra Eco Utility Tote, $159.

Image: The Iconic, Mimmi Terra

This tote which comes in a chic cherry red is water resistant AND fits a 15" laptop, making it a gorgeous accessory for any occasion. This is what I mean when I say versatile!

Bambury Moby Beach Tote, $39.98.

Image: The Iconic, Bambury

Vue Spiro Beach Bag, $34.97.

Image: Myer, Vue

Rusty Brighton Straw Beach Bag, $55.99.

Image: The Iconic, Rusty

The Somewhere Co Blue & Orange Cheeky Tote Bag, $90.

The Iconic, The Somewhere Co.

This clear tote bag comes in heaps of different colours, making it super personal to whatever style you'd like.

The Good Brand Market Tote Bag, $79.95.

Image: The Iconic, The Good Brand

All black and with pockets to boot? I could take this bag anywhere.

Rusty Gisele Straw Beach Bag, $59.99.

Image: The Iconic, Rusty

Feature image: The Somewhere co., Mimmi Terra.