Five Fabulous Nautical Totes

This summer you can show off your fashion savvy with one of these fabulous nautical totes whether it's used to carry suntan lotion and a towel to the beach, pajamas and a toothbrush for a weekend getaway or maybe even books for school. Check out these sturdy, well-made options before settling on your perfect nautical tote.

A great beach bag needs to be durable and Shoebuy.com offers a lovely tote from Straw Studios. This may be a little pricier than you expected, but it's design and build will last a long time. The straw bag with dark navy blue accents on the bottom and its reinforced 8in handles make this a great buy even at just under $45. I also love the dark navy blue anchor design which contrasts the bright white rope style handle. It has a zipper closure and striped cotton lining. There are no frills here if you just want a great tote to throw in the towel, so to speak.

A nautical themed zippered tote is perfect for the weekend getaway on a easy to clean cotton canvas with taupe and navy accents. It comes with shoulder length straps and comes in two convenient sizes. You have your choice of a smaller tote bag for around $20 and a larger tote for a few dollars more. The Madrigal tote in Regatta print, meaning the designs on the bag are sailboats, can also be monogrammed with you name or initials in a variety of type styles and colors. This tote is perfect as an everyday handbag or a great accent to your beach attire.

If you are in need of a large and heavy-duty tote, check out this great bag which comes in two styles, the North & South tote or the Port & Starboard. Either way you go, for under $40 right now, this is a great deal. You will like the sturdiness of this bag with it's reinforced black leather-like handles which can lug all your favorite items to and from the beach, park or anywhere else you want to use it.

When heading to the beach this summer you want to make sure you take all the essentials and what better way to do that than this great nautical straw tote that you can find a Spiegel. With it's nautical dark blue stripes and rope straps, you will look like you just stepped off a yacht, especially since it's embellished with a gold toned ship's wheel and anchor. The thing I love about this tote is that it has sleeve pockets inside the front and back to help keep items separated, but most of all it has a zipper to keep items from falling out, not something you always see on totes of any kind. With a sale cost of $39, you will surely turn heads having this beautiful tote over your shoulder and will look like a million bucks at the beach if paired with a navy blue bathing suit.

If you have a hard time deciding which tote to purchase, then check out Robin's Dockside Shop where you will find an unbelievable selection of nautical totes for everyday. My favorite is the nautical treasures tote with the beach scene, lighthouse and sailboats all over it. No matter which one you choose, these are all very colorful and sturdy totes, each with an external zippered pocket and comes with an attached cell phone holder in matching styles. The great thing about these totes is the fact that they have a water-resistant lining which could come in handy in case it gets a little wet. A great site to check out if you're looking for a great, yet inexpensive tote as most of these totes are right around $20.