The 17 Best Beach Towels to Get You Through Summer

Play off the bright colors of the beach with this long-fiber cotton towel, which was hand-loomed in Turkey. Despite the fact that it's more compact, it's just as absorbent and quick-drying as the fluffiest options out there—though this one also gets softer with each wash, and is designed to prevent mildew or odor build-up.

When it comes to plush textiles, we trust the company behind some of the softest bath towels on the market—and Brooklinen's beach version is just as great. Punchy pattern aside, this 1970s-inspired pick has a terry 600 GSM back that makes it thick and absorbent.

The best thing about this Turkish-made piece is its versatility. Use it as a beach towel, a picnic blanket, or even a runner for your al fresco tabletop. Its large size and lightweight fabric make it a smart multipurpose buy you'll be glad to have on hand.

After a day at the beach, you want a quick-dry towel. We found this pick to be quick-drying and sand-resistant; plus, it holds up great in the wash. It comes in 40 bold colors and patterns, in large and extra large sizes, and we want one of each.

With 25 colors to pick from, you'll be able to match your towel to your favorite swimsuit. This GOTS-certified pick is pre-washed, so it won't shrink, and is lightweight enough to double as a sarong if you need a cover-up in a pinch.

A beautiful printed floral on a soft velour towel is just the touch of whimsy that's so fun to bring to the beach. Wash in cold water and dry on low, and this pretty beach towel will last for many summers to come.

A few things make this cotton beach towel an instant favorite. It's extra long at 66 inches, and its weight and extra softness come from its 600 GSM rating. The sunny yellow with stripes and slight fringe gives it some style without going over the top.

Soft velvet on one side, absorbent terry on the other, Lacoste's squiggle beach towel is the best of both worlds. It's fast-drying, machine-washable, and ultra-lightweight, so you can pack it up and bring it with you to the park or the seaside without a hassle.

Grab your sunblock, book, and keys and toss them in this tote bag. When you get to the beach, the bag unfolds into a towel, and there's a pocket for all of your essentials. It's colorful, quick-drying, and organized...in other words, a must-have.

Wide, cheerful cabana stripes will never go out of style. Available in sets of two or four, this budget-friendly set is a great value.

The bold design of this microfiber beach towel looks great, but more importantly, you can feel great about owning it—the two-sided towel is 100% made from recycled materials. Plus, it's lightweight, sand slides right off, and it comes with its own carrying case.

These 100% cotton towels are plush and water-absorbent at a fraction of the cost of most beach towels. Make sure to follow the care instructions and to wash before use (like any new towel). With the classic terry cloth fabric, they'll feel like your favorite bath towels.

If you're heading to the beach this summer, you need this oversized beach towel that measures 6x6 feet and can double as a beach blanket. The microfiber material will dry quicker than a cotton beach towel, and it's thinner and rolls up into a compact size for easy carrying.

Designed to keep you dry, this quick-drying beach towel from Your Choice is made of mostly polyester with a bit of added nylon for strength. It's available in 25 fun shades with three different sizes. Because it's thinner than traditional terry cloth towels, it can easily be rolled up to go in its included travel case. After the beach, throw it in the washing machine for simple cleaning.

For the perfect beach Instagram, a cute towel is a must. This on-trend round towel comes in eight color choices, each with tassels around the edges. Made of microfiber, it is quick-drying while still being soft. With such cute designs, you may also use it as a picnic blanket, wall hanging, or throw.

When traveling, your towel should take up as little space as possible. This pick packs down tightly into an included carrying case to keep your load extra light. The towel is made from microfiber fabric so it is light and quick-drying. You'll love the convenient snap loop for hanging it up, and the small corner pocket that can hold all of your essentials.

When your average-length beach towel doesn’t cut it, this XL option by Lands’ End is ideal as it is 78” long instead of the typical 60" length beach towel. It is a plush terry cloth design with shorter loops to prevent snagging so this towel will last through many future beach trips.