Beach Bag Essentials

We asked some of our favorite designers, experts, and coastal personalities what's in their beach bags. Here's their must-have essentials that you can buy now.

Martha Stewart’s Beach Essentials

Between running her media empire and finishing a new cookbook, Martha Stewart took time to reveal what she packs when she indulges in a well-deserved break at the coast.

Martha Stewart Straw Tote with Island Surf Stripe lining, $44; available spring 2010, macys.com
Photographer Ted Tucker

Pack It In

We love how Martha’s tote matches her towel!

Martha Stewart Straw Tote with Island Surf Stripe lining, $44; available spring 2010, macys.com

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“Fruit- and herb-infused lemonades are delightful beach beverages. Lemon Verbena is one of my favorites,” she says.

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“I have a wide variety of music—everything from Susan Graham and Feist to P. Diddy and Usher,” Martha says.

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Martha Stewart Straw Tote with Island Surf Stripe lining, $44; available spring 2010, macys.com

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