Beach Towels for Ultimate Summer Fun

Start a collection of beach towels that lets you be ready at a moment's notice for a pool party, day at the beach or even just a last-minute swim team practice. When you have a stack of colorful, cozy towels, it's easy to while away an entire weekend, laying in the sand, jumping in the water or catching some rays. Whether you need your beach towels because you already live seaside or you're planning an incredible getaway with your family this summer, knowing you have your own soft, color-coordinated picks makes your vacation all the more fun.

What Makes An Amazing Beach Towel?

The best beach towel is the one you want to bring with you every time you go to the beach. Check out a range of selections at Pottery Barn Teen that will have you realizing you love every towel you picked.

• Oversized is the name of the game when it comes to beach towels. You want space to stretch out and maybe even take a nap or wrap yourself all the way up after swimming.
• A soft touch is just as important. Many towels are cotton terry. The material does a great job at absorbing water without becoming soggy or saturated. For extra comfort when tanning or reclining, look at ones with a single side in cotton velour.
• Some towels can tell you their SPF or sun protection factor. This doesn't replace the sunscreen, so be sure to stash a bottle in your beach bag, but it can help provide another layer on the walk back to a hotel, car or trolley.

Choosing Your Designs

The designs you choose for your beach towels reflect your personal leisure style, but they can serve larger purposes, too. Select your towels as you see ones you love or as part of an overall palette or aesthetic.

• You might like mixing and matching your towels with your other beach gear. Pick shades of bright blue or sunset pink to coordinate with your swimsuit, tote bag, snack cooler or other accessories.
• Pick a theme and stick to it. Maybe you love blue, so you grab a blue wave, blue tie-dye and blue stripe design. If ombre is more your thing, get all the ombre towels in every color.
• Personalize your towel with your initials. Your monogram can consist of two or three initials or a single initial or name. Check out script, block print, outlined letters or other creative styles, like an emblem or shield shape.

Bring Along A Round Beach Towel

If you're feeling bohemian this summer, bring a round beach towel with you. These towels make it to festivals or out camping, too. Join a few friends on one of these unique towels and enjoy fractal, geometric or other pretty patterns while you watch the action outdoors this summer.