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The 14 Best Beach Towels to Schlep to the Sand This Summer
Your sandy cheeks 🤝 these plush picks.
If you think all beach towels are made equal, I've got some news for you: they're not (duh). Sure, towels are technically for drying off post-swim, but let’s be real…they’re so much more than that. And they can be very, very chic.
I’ll just come out and say it: towels are the low-key stars of any beach day. Many are cleverly made from fast-drying materials like microfiber, so you can dry off in flash, and some are also sand proof, so you won't bring any of those tiny and annoying grains home with you. (You’ll probably still find them in your crannies while showering, but...I can’t help ya there). But the best part about beach towels? They can make all of those bikini selfies look cuter than ever. And we all know that’s a top priority. Don't even pretend it's not.
We already gotchu covered with the best swimsuits, dresses, and beach hats money can buy this summer, so it was only a matter of time before we hit you with the best beach towels to snag to match all those flame-fire fits. Whether your style is minimalist, sporty, or bold, there's a towel for you (and that’s a promise!). Keep scrolling to find a new fave.
Caro Home Maya Striped Velour Beach Towel
Caro Home Maya Striped Velour Beach Towel
Bold hues are in right now (have they ever left?!) and I absolutely adore this color-blocking moment. It's also super plush and under $13, so why wouldn't you buy it right this very second?
ECCOSOPHY Microfiber Beach Towel
It's hard to get me excited about towels, tbh, but this one low-key gets me going, I can't lie. It's got two chic prints (one on either side), comes with a cute lil carrying pouch, and is made of 100-percent recycled, ultra-absorbent microfiber. What's not to love?
FUNBOY Disco Shag Towel
This towel is so damn fun and pretty, I may just buy it to use at the beach and then hang it up in my house as wall art. 'Nuff said.
Pottery Barn Turkish Striped Beach Towel
Pottery Barn Turkish Striped Beach Towel
Keep it clean and chic with this striped, neutral option. The fringed accents at either end make it feel more luxe than its price tag would have you believe.
XOJailynn Botanical Line Drawing Beach Towel
XOJailynn Botanical Line Drawing Beach Towel
If you're not really into bright colors, go with this leafy, lined style. It's super soft and absorbent—so when you're ready to chill after being in the water, it'll provide the utmost comfort and keep you dry.
Brooklinen Wave Runner Beach Towel
Get a lil funky with this wavy piece from Brooklinen, inspired by water, sand, and waves. It's a high-quality towel that comes with a velour front and a terry cloth back.
Coyuchi Mediterranean Organic Beach Towel
Coyuchi is known for their beloved bedding, so you can trust that their towels will leave you feeling ultra cozy and comfy, too. Plus, the weaved design and fringe will make ya look v bougie wherever you're lounging.
InfuseZen Lime Reversible Turkish Towel
And here we have ~tropical fruit~ vibes without it being too much. That's important, ya know?
Bando All Around Giant Circle Towel
Step out of the box and be bold with a ~rounded~ towel. This one from Bando will be getting you alllll the compliments at le beach and allllll the Likes on Insta.
Aleeya Marie Modern Shapes Beach Towel
Aleeya Marie Modern Shapes Beach Towel
You'll literally be laying out for hours once you get this oversized towel from Society6. Pair it with a bright-colored 'kini and some rectangular sunnies for a retro beach look.
InfuseZen Terry Cloth Lined Turkish Towel
InfuseZen Terry Cloth Lined Turkish Towel
A neutral towel is always the move. This one, specifically, is extremely lightweight and delicate on sensitive skin.
Sand Cloud Checkmate Party Blanket
Made from Turkish cotton, this gem gets softer and softer after Every. Single. Wash. Even though it's...pretty massive (party time!), it can become compact and easily fit in a bag. And if that doesn't sell you, then the cute checkered design will.
Bdsign Oversized Beach Towel
The definition of chic and sleek is this palm tree towel from Amazon. She is most def picture-ready and will be the perfect asset to your 'kini!
Highland Dunes Willesden Pestemal Turkish Cotton Beach Towel
Highland Dunes Willesden Pestemal Turkish Cotton Beach Towel
Luxe, yet super affordable, this elegant beaut from Wayfair will be your BFF this summer. It'll keep you snug, dry, and lookin' fashionable while you're chillin' poolside.
Hannah Chubb is the associate lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things home, travel, food, health, career, and more. She spends pretty much every hour of every day curating the internet for the best new products, trends, and travel destinations. You can typically find her looking for houses she can’t afford on Zillow or Airbnb, planning her next meal before she gets to the restaurant, or taking all of the Justin Bieber classes over and over and over again on Peloton. Follow her on Instagram.
Kase Wickman is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor and tote bag magnet. Follow her on twitter and Instagram at @worstkase.
Megan Uy is the assistant shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
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