Comparatively, beach towels are about 30 inches long and 58 inches wide. That's because beach towels are large enough to cover your entire body while you're relaxing on the sand, while bath towels only keep you warm and dry for the brief period between getting out of the shower and getting dressed.
“In contrast to using a bath towel on the beach, you can safely use a beach towel as a bath towel without worrying about it getting damaged,” says Holevich. The only difference is that it may not feel as luxurious as a fluffy bath towel specifically designed for drying after a shower or bath
