
A Bag for Every Beach
A beach bag is a summer necessity, especially when you have kids and there are extra sunblock bottles, hats, books, and towels that need to make their way to the sand. Below, a roundup of eight of our favorite beaches, and the bags that best suit each one—plus, the swimwear and accessories to match.
Cabo
The bright tie-dye on this reversible suit reads fun and youthful, but the one-piece shape keeps it from looking too Spring Break. Nude sandals transition well from the beach to casual dinners at Flora Farms.

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LES COQUINES Kaila
One-Piece Swimsuit goop, $192 -
LINDROTH DESIGN Lyford Lindroth Design, $195
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OLIVER PEOPLES
Benedict Sunglasses goop, $425 -
BEAUTYCOUNTER
Dew Skin Tinted
Moisturizer SPF 20 goop, $45 -
ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS Amaryllis Stones goop, $265
Hawaii
All the activity on the islands takes place outside, which means sun coverage is a must. This straw hat is practical and cute for a day at the beach, while the long-sleeve swim top doubles as chic water-sports gear.

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ARTESANO Playa 3′ Crushable goop, $200
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JUICE BEAUTY Sport
Sunscreen SPF 30 goop, $16 -
L SPACE Sandy Classic Bottom goop, $68
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NANNACAY Joana Bicolor
Tote with Pompoms goop, $271 -
LINDA FARROW Gold-Tinted
Cat-Eye Sunglasses Matches Fashion, $745 -
MARYSIA Swamis Rashguard goop, $244
Kiawah
Southern style is unapologetically feminine and preppy—in other words, this bright, pom-pom-adorned bag perfectly fits the Kiawah bill. A simple black swimsuit balances things out.

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PRISM Venice Beach Top goop, $155
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PRISM Formentera Bottom goop, $110
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SOPHIE ANDERSON Jonas
Crocheted Cotton Tote Net-a-Porter, $470 -
J.CREW Betty Sunglasses J.Crew, $128
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DRUNK ELEPHANT
Umbra Sheer Physical
Defense SPF 30 goop, $38 -
PRISM Palvan Sandals goop, $300
Washington
The San Juans are an active place, so a comfortable suit that works for kayaking and paddleboarding is indispensable. Rope sandals and round, ‘60s sunglasses complete the look.

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MIKOH Hermosa
Scoop-Neck Bikini Top Matches Fashion, $137 -
MIKOH Miyako Bikini Briefs Matches Fashion, $107
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KAYU Canyon Tote Bag Revolve Clothing, $126
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GENTLE MONSTER By Her
Sunglasses goop, $280 -
BEAUTYCOUNTER All Over
Sunscreen Protect
Broad Spectrum SPF 30 goop, $32 -
MANGO Interwoven
Cord Sandals Mango, $60
Palm Springs
Okay, so it’s not technically a beach, but odds are, if you’re in Palm Springs the bulk of your time will be spent by or in a pool. Take advantage of the easy-to-navigate pool deck with tall platform sandals.

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MELISSA ODABASH
Argentina goop, $228 -
VIX Ibiza Bag goop, $188
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PRISM Milan Sunglasses goop, $408
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COOLA Unscented
Matte Face Tint SPF 30 goop, $36 -
PALOMA BARCELÓ Dayane
Wedge Sandals goop, $598
Positano
Europe in the summer is a great place to take some risks with oversized, geometric sunnies and a white suit. The stripes on the bag add a pop of color (not to mention that they’re subtly reminiscent of the Italian flag and those iconic beach umbrellas).

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MELISSA ODABASH
Martinique Top goop, $105 -
MELISSA ODABASH
Martinique Bottom goop, $105 -
CLARE V. X LE CATCH Kenya Clare V., $295
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HAT ATTACK Thick Raffia
Braid Fringed Hat Hat Attack, $95 -
NATUROPATHICA
Lavender Protective
Moisterizer SPF 17 goop, $58 -
CÉLINE SUNGLASSES Shadow
Flat-Top Sunglasses Matches Fashion, $305
Rockaways
Like the Rockaways, this beach outfit feels cool but also totally unfussed over. Fittingly, the plunging neckline on L Space’s athletic bikini top is not-trying-too-hard sexy.

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L SPACE Farrah Top goop, $88
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L SPACE Emma Bottom goop, $84
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JAMES PERSE Small Canvas Tote goop, $250
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HAT ATTACK Raffia Braided
Pom Pom Hat goop, $105 -
JOHN MASTERS
Natural Mineral
Sunscreen SPF 30 goop, $32 -
OLIVER PEOPLES Sheldrake
Sunglasses goop, $405
St. Bart’s
Some looks are all about juxtaposition: The round curves and pom poms of a straw bag offer a welcome contrast to the geometry of a racerback suit (which is still plenty colorful for St. Barts). Best to keep the accessories neutral, with subtle sunglasses and go-with-everything espadrilles.
