The 12 Best Beach Carts

If you love going to the beach but don’t love carrying everything, then look no further. We’ve put together a list of the best beach carts and wagons currently available online. Whether you’re just after a collapsible wagon or prefer a seat and cart in one, there are multiple options available here. Even a cooler roller bag!

These carts and wagons are also extremely versatile and not just a beach buggy. They are also brilliant for carting equipment for sports days, loading up for your camping adventures, hauling wood in from outside, or even just for bringing home the groceries. Folding carts with wheels are also great for stacking in the trunk and taking to the local markets.

The Best Beach Carts

1. MAC Sports Outdoor Utility

MAC Sports continues to innovate in outdoor products whether its wagons, cart, hammocks, chairs, camping gear, and more. They are known for their innovation and unparalleled product quality and attention to detail. You will not be disappointed with a MAC Sports wagon.

Key Features

• Folds quickly and easily in seconds. Collapses to small compact size for storage
• Lightweight, yet easily hauls up to 150 lbs
• Smooth gliding rubber wheels
• Sturdy steel frame
• Large capacity
• Adjustable handle and longer in length, great for taller people
• 2 cup holders and folding table

This folding utility wagon opens within seconds and will be the ultimate beach buggy for your family. Haul toys, towels, chairs, drinks and more to your favorite beach spot all while not straining your back or juggling a ton of items in your arms.

Pros

• No assembly required
• Compact size, not difficult to store or pull along
• Heavy duty steel frame is durable
• Easy clean fabric
• Handle hook so doesn’t fall on the ground
• Includes protective cover

Cons

• Can’t steer in reverse with the handle, it might collapse

This lightweight yet durable beach wagon will have you planning your next outdoor adventure as soon as you can. Throw in your drinks, snacks, some games, and towels and set off into the sunset.

2. MAC Sports Double Decker

This MAC Sports Heavy Duty double decker cart is a must have for every family heading to the beach for the day. It’s super heavy duty and can carry big loads. Perfect for all your towels, umbrellas and other beach equipment.

Key Features

• Easy to fold
• Two-tiered wagon with longer lower shelf for larger items
• Telescopic, adjustable handle for easy maneuvering
• Heavy-duty rubber tires
• Powder-coated steel frame
• Strong, water-repellent 600D poly denier fabric
• Compact and easy to store

Large 150 lb towing capacity and heavy-duty steel frame ensure this MAC beach cart is perfect for towing over sand. With its two-tier design, it’s able to accommodate larger items such as chairs, tent, and umbrellas in its lower tier.

Pros

• No assembly required
• Sets up in seconds
• Suits all terrain types
• Heavy duty towing capacity up to 150 lbs
• Easy to clean fabric

Cons

• Basket is a little smaller than other carts. Tapers towards the bottom
• Fabric basket is not removable
• Need to ensure weight is balanced in the cart to prevent tipping over

This MAC Sports Double Decker collapsible cart is a must-have for any beach goer and will have you wondering how you ever survived without it, carting all those items across the sand for a day at the beach.

3. Camo Collapsible/Folding Utility Wagon

This camo folding cart with wheels is the perfect collapsible cart option for the sports fanatical parent that lugs a ton of items around. Fits well in the back of any SUV.

Able to haul up to 150 lbs it’s also great for groceries, beach gear, and camping equipment.

Key Features

• One step folding and unfolding
• Durable water and mildew resistant 600D poly denier fabric
• Extra wide wheels are great for sand and other terrains
• Powder coated steel frame
• Swivel handle for easy steering
• Portable cover
• Drain holes in bottom
• Cup holder and pocket on front for more storage

With its strong steel frame and extra-wide wheels, this is the ideal choice for pulling loads of sports gear from the car to the field. Easy clean, mildew resistant material means this cart will always look as good as new.

Pros

• No assembly required
• Folds up easily and into a compact size. Great for storing between uses in garage, trunk, or closet
• Heavy duty. Can haul up to 150 lbs
• Easy to clean fabric
• Swivel handle for easy steering

Cons

• Not suitable for deep snow
• Plastic wheels
• Does not traverse, difficult in sand
• This wagon is on the heavier side

Even though this cart is on the heavier side, it is still easy to maneuver and use over a variety of different terrains.

4. Whitsunday Collapsible

The Whitsunday folding utility wagon is a super easy to operate collapsible cart with super hauling capacity. Easily move up to 150 lbs with this steel-framed beach buggy. Even the name suggests this cart is made for the beach!

Key Features

• Over 4.5 cubic feet of storage space
• Can tow up to 150 lbs
• Easy folding with its patented design
• Compact size once collapsed for easy storage
• Comes with carry bag for easy transportation and storage
• Telescopic, adjustable handle provides a comfortable height for taller people
• Heavy duty rubber wheels
• 360-degree rotation

This Whitsunday cart is ideal for taller people who are tired of trying to bend down to use the handles on other smaller or less accommodating carts. The telescopic handle will have you moving this cart around with ease.

Pros

• Smooth and easy to maneuver. Moves and pivots easily
• Pre-assembled
• Compact size easily fits in the trunk and easy to store
• Includes cover for when it is folded up
• Handle clips up and doesn’t fall to the ground

Cons

• Could be sturdier
• Must take cover on and off

What more could you want in the ultimate beach buggy? This Whitsunday collapsible beach cart is ideal for weekends spent relaxing at the beach. It’s easy to use and maneuver as well as super durable.

5. MAC Sports Collapsible

This little compact collapsible wagon is tough yet compact. It’s ready to set up straight out of the box and is ready to go in a matter of seconds. Even though it’s small in size, it still has a great towing capacity at 150lbs.

Key Features

• Sets up in seconds
• Easy to clean fabric. Strong, water-repellent 600D poly denier fabric
• Heavy duty towing capacity up to 150 lbs
• Accordion style floor for easy set up and break down
• Own carry bag for easy transportation and storage

This MAC Sports Outdoor Wagon is ideal for hauling beach gear, camping gear, picnic food, sports equipment, gardening pots and plants and more. It’s huge 150 lbs capacity means it has heavy duty workloads in its sights!

Pros

• Very sturdy, easy to pull when loaded up
• Good tread on the wheels
• Easy folding
• No assembly required
• Easy to clean

Cons

• Difficult to hold upright to put cover on
• Not suitable to transport children
• Would be better with a brake or wheel lock

Why not use this product for a picnic, beach trip or even your next concert. It doesn’t even matter if it gets a little wet, as the fabric is water repellent and also UV and mildew resistant.

6. Amazon Basics

This Amazon Basics outdoor collapsible cart has you covered for any family outing, gardening duties, hauling pets around town or a day trip to the beach. It’s a sturdy wagon with a carry bag making it extremely portable and easy to store.

Key Features

• Extendable steel tube with comfortable plastic handle for easy maneuvering
• Simple folding/unfolding mechanism
• Space saving design once folded down
• Durable smooth-rolling design
• Carry bag included
• Super heavy 264 lb capacity

Easily move your gear from the car to the house, car to the field and definitely from the car to the beachfront! With a super heavy hauling capacity of 264 lbs, this outdoor cart is fantastic for your more demanding tasks.

Pros

• Easily foldable and fits in the trunk well
• Can carry quite a load of gear, shopping, and bags with heavy hauling capacity
• Versatile and convenient

Cons

• Takes a little getting used to maneuvering the wheels
• Not assembled. Wheels need installing

A great option for your heavier hauling needs. This Amazon Basics outdoor cart will accommodate all your gear in one trip and is super easy to maneuver and comfortable to use.

7. Seattle Sports Lightweight

This lightweight aluminium cart is a great functional item for your next beach trip. A cart and chair in one, it allows you to take all your items to the beachfront in one trip, and once set up, relax in the chair. What more could you want out of a simple beach buggy turned comfortable beach chair?!

Key Features

• Heavy duty urethane wheels
• Smooth wheels and steady cart
• Turns from a cart into a beach chair using the kickstand
• Folds easily back into a cart
• Lightweight aluminum frame
• Tows 200 lbs and can seat 260 lbs

This is a must have item for your next beach trip with a fairly heavy towing capacity and even heavier seating capacity once folded into the chair. Sturdy heavy-duty wheels yet lightweight aluminum frame.

Pros

• Two in one cart and chair
• Heavy towing capacity
• Folds up easily for storage

Cons

• Smaller in size than other carts

The perfect companion for your next beach trip. Hauls all your items and also turns into a super practical beach chair which further saves your back while you sit back and relax at the beach.

8. Olympia 2-piece

Not exactly a beach cart or wagon, but still a fantastic option for your next day trip.

Key Features

• Two bags in one – large tote and a detachable insulated bag
• Push-button, retractable handle in zippered enclosure
• Ball bearing inline skate wheels
• Large sized bag

Featuring a rolling shopper tote, this bag is quite large and has a second internal bag which is a detachable insulated cooler. Perfect for a beach trip or picnic by the water’s edge.

Pros

• Sturdy, well-constructed and fashionable
• Doesn’t tip over
• Self-contained handle zippered inside compartment
• Wheels are built in
• Insulated bag is removable. Use as a single or 2-piece item as needed
• Thick, strong fabric with easy wipe-off material

Cons

• Deep bag may mean you lose some items at the bottom

Whether you’re after keeping items cool in the insulated bag, or just looking for a large beach bag which rolls on wheels, this Olympia 2-piece shopper tote, and cooler bag is the perfect option to keep your towel, phone and wallet handy as well as chill your drinks and snacks while playing on the beach.

9. Seina

The Seina Utility Cart is ideal to transport your kids beach toys, snacks, towels, and boards all the way to the waves. Lighten your load by using the Seina cart to haul all your items.

Key Features

• Durable wheels for all terrain types
• Strong, sturdy handle
• Easily folds and collapses for compact storage
• Heavy duty steel frame with 150 lbs load capacity
• Durable 600D polyester fabric is tear-resistant and fade-resistant
• Set up in seconds

Once you’ve got all your items from the car across the sand to your perfect beach spot, this beach buggy is super quick and easy to set up and will take you no time at all. The durable fabric is both tear resistant and fade resistant ensuring the longevity of the product.

Pros

• Super lightweight
• Rolls easily across sand
• Can handle big loads
• Folds compactly
• Easy to set up in a matter of seconds

Cons

• Handle could be a little longer
• Must store on its side, as it rolls

This is a versatile cart that can be used for a multitude of purposes like the beach, park, sports days or simply around the house.

10. Timber Ridge

The Timber Ridge collapsible cart is the perfect mix of form and function. With a telescopic handle, locking system and fully 360-degree rotatable wheels, it is easy to pull and turn.

Key Features

• Loads of space – 4.5 cubic feet of storage
• Side bag and mesh cup holder
• Telescopic adjustable handle with locking system
• 360 degree rotating front wheels make it easy to pull along
• Handles up to 150 lbs on hard surfaces
• Includes portable carry bag

A super functional cart that is lightweight and durable with a large internal storage capacity of 4.5 cubic feet. With a carry bag and easy set up and pack down, this cart is easy to store and transport.

Pros

• Lightweight and durable
• Easy to pull along
• No tools required
• No assembly required
• Great for the beach, park, shopping, camping and outdoor sporting events

Cons

• 150 lbs capacity is on hard surfaces only

The Timber Ridge is an easy to assemble collapsible cart ideal for day trips, picnics, shopping, or general gardening around the home.

11. WonderFold

The WonderFold utility wagon is a superb option for all beach goers. It has a sturdy design with a springloaded handle meaning it never drops to the ground and stays clean. Durable, easy to clean fabric and stays upright after being collapsed.

Key Features

• 150 lbs capacity
• Telescopic adjustable active swivel steering handle with spring bounce design
• Spring loaded handle keeps it raised so it never falls to the ground
• Steerable front wheels also with auto lock
• One step folding and unfolding with auto safety locking system
• 600D durable polyester fabric with two small mesh pockets

The ability of the WonderFold cart handle to stay raised when not in use is a unique feature of this cart. Designed to be durable yet practical, the WonderFold also has steerable front wheels that can also be locked when required.

Pros

• Super sturdy
• Steerable front wheels
• Easy clean material and removable fabric
• No assembly required
• Grab bars on the front and back for easy lifting
• Offset front and back wheels make this cart more maneuverable

Cons

• Pinch points. May not be great for carting children

This is the perfect multi-purpose wagon if you are looking for a versatile option that stands by itself after collapsing, has a safety side latch to prevent wagon from unfolding and can haul up to 150 lbs.

12. Portal

The Portal Collapsible Cart has an ergonomic handle for easy use and space saving, as well as easy-to-clean, removable fabric and a carry bag for easy transportation. Great for weekend outings to the beach and camping trips.

Key Features

• Quick and easy set up in seconds with the push of a button
• Oversized 7-inch wheels for traversing over a variety of terrain
• High quality durable fabric that is removable and easy to clean – just twist-off the screws, no tools required
• Strong steel frame construction and holds up to 225 lbs
• Solid removable base inside the trolley to fit in everything you could possibly need
• Folding ergonomic pull handle. The handle folds to save space
• Includes a carry bag and is easy to transport and store

This Portal utility wagon will leave the others in the dust, literally. With its removable fabric it will be clean as a whistle every time you need to use it. The removable fabric this is a great option for those rugged trips.

Pros

• Small footprint
• Rolls easily up and down hill
• Collapses with ease
• Removable cover for easy cleaning

Cons

• Does not go backwards, need large turning circle

This cart can withstand a lot of rugged terrain and then be cleaned by removing the covering. Hauls an impressive 225 lbs and is made from strong steel.

Bottom Line

Whether you’re packing up and heading down to the beach for the day or going out four wheel driving and pitching a tent while camping or just a quick walk down to the sports ground, there’s a beach buggy or collapsible cart for every occasion.

Even though they might be called beach carts, they are quite versatile and can suit many an odd job as well as collect groceries and even ferry children around when you are tired of carrying them!

Most of these options now come with easy set up and pack down and no assembly required so you can take them straight out of the box and get moving – no attaching the handles or searching for screws to screw on the wheels, just up and go – straight to the beach and hit the waves – all with your gear in tow in one of these sturdy beach cart options.

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