5 Beach tote bags under $50

Dual purpose

This tote bag from Spiegel is a catch in its own right: the solid black canvas contrasts with the stark white rope handles and buckle straps to create a subtle nautical vibe. Best of all, however, this tote comes with its own straw beach mat. Even if this mat isn’t quite your style, you can easily swap it for one of your own and easily attach it with the buckle straps. The bag is a steal on sale for $49 at Spiegel.com.

Flirty floral

American Eagle Outfitters may not be the first place to spring to mind of where to look for trendy accessories but with bags like this AE Beachy Tote, it seems it’s high time for this to change. The cotton canvas tote has an oversized floral print with a distinctly Hawaiian vibe. While this bag has a surfside aura to it, it could easily be used off the beach as well. The tote comes in green (pictured) and pink and is available on sale for $29.95 at Ae.com.