10 Best Beach Towels on Amazon With Thousands of Rave Reviews

Large, lightweight and affordable, Dock & Bay's beach towel continues to be one of our most recommended styles. It's available in over 20 colorways and sizes spanning medium to extra large. Seymour says the synthetic material dries quickly and has a smooth feel so it doesn't hold onto sand as much as a terry cloth style. The microfiber towel packs down easily inside its included pouch. "I use this towel all summer," she said. "I stash it in my purse when headed to the park or use it to dry off after the gym — it can have so many different uses!"

These towels are a fraction of the cost of most others for a full set of four. Praised by reviewers for their thickness, softness and large size, the striped towels are ideal for someone who frequents the beach or pool. One shopper said they were "perfect for my kids who had everyday pool time/swim lessons as part of summer camp. They washed well, were of good thickness, and the colors are cheery." Others shared that there was some noticeable fiber shed, so we recommend washing these towels separately from your other belongings.

Thousands of shoppers love packing their beach bags with these plush-looking towels. Available in a four-pack of vibrant orange, fuschia, blue and lime green, these towels brighten beach days thanks to a pop of color that doesn't fade, according to shoppers. Even better, families can assign a color to make it easier to keep track of whose towel is whose. You may see lots of lint in the dryer trap — as reviewers noted — upon the first few washes.

With a classic Cabana-striped design, these towels earned the designation of Amazon's Choice with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on thousands of reviews. Choose from a set of two or four as well as mint green, navy blue, sky blue and yellow colorways. They feel less plush than other towels we tried at the beach, but the thinner material packed easily and didn't hold onto as much water as thicker picks.

For chillier days near the ocean, curl up with this Turkish cotton towel that reviewers call "soft" and "well made." One user wrote, "Even though it is lightweight, it literally feels like a blanket being wrapped around you." The brand claims it has a flat, dense weave, which makes it easier to shake off sand. That said, it's not very absorbant, according to shoppers.

Favored by shoppers for its lightweight fabric, this Amazon beach towel packs well and travels nicely inside its mesh pouch. Reviewers also found its smooth microfiber fabric shed sand easily. "We bought this for our weeklong trip to Mexico. Used it daily for beaches, snorkeling, etc. Looks great. Dries really well," wrote one shopper. Some users just found it difficult to fold it back into the included bag after washing.

With whimsical patterns, Nomadix beach towels bring some fun to the beach. They're made of a microfiber blend, which is a little less absorbent than cotton but has a smooth feel and shakes free of sand easily. "Dirt and sand don’t cling to it. There's a hook that is convenient for hanging the towel to dry. It’s also quite large, which is a plus," said one reviewer. We only wish it came with a carrying case.

Rather than bring the whole beach home with you, this towel has a unique construction that allows sand to pass through it, per Seymour. "I use this towel regularly and appreciate that it has a classic towel feel while also releasing sand easily at the end of the beach day," she said. It's a practical pick for just $19, but we wish it came in more color options.

Great for couples or families to lounge on, this beach towel measures 71 inches by 35 inches. Hundreds of reviewers appreciate that the lightweight towel packs easily inside its zippered pouch. On our experts' trip to the beach, these towels released sand easily, meaning you can travel mess-free to and fro. The sleek texture takes some getting used to, and one reviewer compared it to "a soft piece of leather." It also comes in a variety of reversible patterns.

Enjoy a nice picnic spread atop this round beach towel that spans 59 inches in diameter. Made of 100% microfiber, the thin, lightweight fabric makes it a versatile pick. Shoppers appreciated its roomy area for yoga, while others loved it as a picnic blanket. Some just noted that the colors appear more vivid in person.