Even though summer may be coming to a close in some parts of the world, in other areas, you still have a few months left of the warmer months. If you haven’t had the chance to hang out by the beach or pool, get on it! Fall will be here before you know it and you’ll be sad you didn’t take advantage when you had the chance.

Talking of enjoying the beach, one must-have item when hitting the sand is a durable towel. You want something that will not only dry you in seconds but also double as a towel to lie on and get your tan. Here are 12 of the best beach towels for water lovers in 2021. 

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1. Pendleton Sierra Ridge Large Cotton Terry Beach Towel

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Honoring the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Pendleton uses a bright vibrant pattern to pay homage to the Native Americans that call the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin in Nevada their original home. This large beach cotton terry beach towel is illustrated through a jacquard weave and then brushed for softness. This brown, turquoise, and yellow mid-weight towel is clip-fastened with nylon straps and is proudly made in the USA.

2. AMI de Coeur-Logo Cotton Beach Towel

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Using his hallmark label, which is based on a signature designer Alexandre Mattuissi used to sign his childhood letters to loved ones, Mattuissi’s playful spirit is embodied in this white beach towel with the red signature logo. This oversized, mid-weight, soft cotton towel is white on one side with crimson on the reverse. It’s machine washable which comes in handy after a dirty day on the beach.

3. L.L. Bean Rainbow Stripe Beach Towel

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Designed exclusively for L.L. Bean, this towel is generously sized and extra-large for extra comfort and coverage. In true L.L. Bean fashion, you can choose to monogram your new plush, absorbent, quick-drying, and fade-resistant towel with up to 10 characters. This is ring-spun and yarn-dyed for stay-true color.