15 Large Beach Towels to Stylishly Save Your Spot on the Surf

Key Features

• Size: 38x71 inches
• Material: 100% Turkish cotton
• Colors: 33
  

Pretty, well-made towels don’t usually come cheap — but consider this large beach towel to be the exception.

It’s a surprising fan favorite on Amazon since this flatweave towel is not the most absorbent, but users love that its lightweight cotton material is easy to pack for the beach and super soft. It also comes in an impressive spectrum of more than 30 colors.

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Key Features

• Size: 34x70 inches
• Material: 96% cotton, 4% other fibers
• Colors: 2

This large beach towel from Brooklinen is literally a work of art — its design was made in collaboration with illustrator Isabelle Feliu.

Aside from the Insta-worthy look, the unique feel is what makes it worth the money. Its front has a velvety velour texture, while the back was built for absorbency, made of 600 grams per square meter (GSM) of cotton terrycloth.

Key Features

• Size: 34x64 inches
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colors: 1

Made of 100% cotton, it comes as no surprise that this chic, neutral pick is super comfy — it’s from loungewear fave Vuori, after all. This quick-drying towel is also reasonably priced, and we like its muted take on a beachy stripe that’s for the select few of us who aren’t too crazy about neons.

Key Features

• Size: 30x60 inches
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colors: 4

Each ring-spun cotton velour towel in this set of four measures 30x60 inches each, making it an ideal option to give everyone in your family a space to enjoy laying out on their own.

Versatile and ultra-cushy, one side has terry loops that make drying off an easy-breezy affair. Reviewers love how this vibrant set is also super comfortable.

Key Features

• Size: 40x70 inches
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colors: 1

Is there a towel snob in your life you need to impress, or simply want to set yourself way apart from all the generic striped ones on the beach? This fabulous Jonathan Adler pick is sure to do both: Made of 100% cotton and in a deliciously oversized cut, it features the brand’s trademark geometric print on one side and light-blue terry on the reverse.

One 5-star review says that this towel is fantastic, and we can totally see why. We also love this tongue-in-cheek tiger print that reminds us of a cabin shag rug.

Key Features

• Size: 63x63 inches
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colors: 1

Ensure you have literally 360 degrees of sand protection with a large, round, cotton beach towel. Offering a lighter weight than others, this is also great for poolside or even for picnics!

Reviewers rave about this mandala-style beach towel, saying it’s “very soft and luxurious without being too bulky.”

Key Features

• Size: 38x70 inches
• Material: 100% long-staple cotton
• Colors: 6

This premium pick from Weezie features Portugal-helmed 100% organic cotton that’s ultra-plush yet low-linting. It’s hypoallergenic, and its material is cut close, so you don’t end up tracking sand all over once it’s time to pack up.

It comes in six cheerful colors and patterns, but there’s something about this darling seafoam mint-green that’s just on our ~wavelength~.

Key Features

• Size: 40x70 inches
• Material: 100% long-staple Turkish cotton
• Colors: 1
  

Instead of classic terrycloth, this one is made from premium Turkish long-fiber cotton that gives it an elevated feel. Between the hand-loomed construction and colorful contrast, every detail feels thoughtfully considered — but it’s practical, too, with a quick-drying absorbency that prevents mildew and odor buildup.

The best part? Because it’s got a slimmer silhouette, it packs up neatly to about the size of a burrito. Bring it along on your next vacation; it won’t take up a ton of valuable suitcase space.

Key Features

• Size: 35x78 inches
• Material:& 100% recycled materials (83% polyester, 17% polyamide)
• Colors: 46
  

As much as we love spending all day at the beach, toting home soggy and sandy towels can really dampen the fun. This microfiber beach towel from Dock & Bay is on the thinner side, but its quick-drying, sand-repelling material makes for a practical beach-bag must-have. (It even comes with its own carrying case!)

We like its extra-large size that ensures it’ll be a roomy place for you and a friend to sit, but it also comes in Large and a super wide variety of colors.

Key Features

• Size: 35x70 inches
• Material: 100% cotton
• Colors: 1
  

Put it this way: You’ll never lose your towel at the beach again, thanks to the splashy aqua hue of this Vilebrequin pick. Designed to stretch comfortably over a lounge chair, this roomy towel is woven from ultra-absorbent cotton terry and has subtle jacquard printing as its only detail. Fans of the swimwear brand will love this colorful option.

Key Features

• Size: 35x70 inches
• Material: Cotton
• Colors: 8

At roughly $40, we’d say this premium-quality product is a real bargain. Crafted of 100% cotton, this large beach towel has a spongy, absorbent texture and soft 630 GSM weight. It comes in eight different colorways.

Key Features

• Size: 34x70 inches
• Materials: 96% cotton, 4% other fibers
• Colors: 3
  

Designed in collaboration with Brooklyn-based illustrator Josh Cochran, this pink-and-green patterned towel will surely stand out in a sea of bland beach blankets. It has a GSM of 600 and is made from super soft terry for maximum absorbency.

Plus, because the palette is inverted on either side, the reversible design makes it feel like you’re getting two towels in one.

Key Features

• Size: 36x72 inches
• Materials: 100% cotton
• Colors: 1
  

If you don’t want to tote around a heavy towel, consider this lightweight version. At 390 GSM, Lacoste’s squiggle design is certainly airy, but because it’s made from 100% soft cotton, it doesn’t sacrifice comfort or quality.

Key Features

• Size: 74x74 inches
• Materials: Microfiber
• Colors: 3

Whether you’re lounging away in a tropical paradise or in the urban jungle, stay cool and style-minded with this microfiber oversized beach towel, adorned with an allover palm tree pattern. It’s large enough to easily accommodate two or more people.

Key Features

• Size: 57x70 inches
• Material: 100% long-staple Turkish cotton
• Colors: 2
  

Make the patio feel a little more like paradise by spreading out this Turkish-cotton beach towel from Parachute.

Available in two colors and each adorned with knotted fringe, it provides you a little more wiggle room without a lot of added bulk. The texture is a flatweave front and looped terrycloth back.