Popular Beach Towels

Dolphins and Superman, SpongeBob and Star Wars.

From Hawaii to a galaxy far, far away, we scan the universe for the coolest beach towels of the year.

It's undeniable that, for better or worse, the beach is a place for showing off. But it needn't always be about bathing suits and bodies. Beach towels are a great way to add a little individuality to your tanning time. Who knows' You might even meet someone new who uses your beach towel theme to strike up a conversation. Here are some of the most popular beach towels you'll see on your next vacation.

Hawaiian

OK, so they may not be unique, but having a Hawaiian beach towel is the swimwear equivalent of owning a tux or black cocktail dress. It's classic. Besides, there are more than enough Hawaiian beach towel designs out there for you to find something out of the ordinary. Try a blue or red Tapa design for a more upscale look.

Star Wars

The saga may be complete, but Star Wars geekdom endures (even if it was shaken by Episodes I and II). And thanks to the hunky presence of Hayden Christensen, Star Wars beach towels are no longer an invitation to have sand kicked in your face. With Darth Vader on your beach towel, you'll be able to tan your light side and your dark side at the same time.

Dolphins

Dolphin-themed beach towels are exceedingly popular choices with adults and kids alike. Dolphin mosaics, artwork, or photographic images are all available as beach towel designs. The Guy Harvey dolphin beach towel is a nice cool blue and features a whole posse of dolphins (well, it's actually a school of dolphins, but the word school should never be used in association with beach towels).

Superman

Superman is back and more popular than ever, thanks in large part to the 2006 film Superman Returns. Superman beach towels are appropriately cape-like, making them perfect for playful children and frat boys on spring break. That blue background with the red and gold shield is iconic and summer-like, but it will take more than that to impress Lois Lane. If she's reading a book with the word Superman on it, it's probably a philosophy textbook, not a DC Comics compilation.

SpongeBob

SpongeBob beach towels are so much fun it's a shame SpongeBob can't be there to enjoy SpongeBob being there. Yes, the sponge with the square pants is as popular as ever, and like the sponge himself, SpongeBob beach towels will delight his fans and baffle his critics. And when you're tired of sitting on your SpongeBob beach towel, you can go jellyfishing.

Disney

Disney beach towels are always a hit with kids. The Disney Princess beach towel is a popular choice this year. Other Disney characters such as Nemo, Mickey Mouse, and Winnie the Pooh are also available for your childrens beach towel entertainment.

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