10 Best Things To Buy at Target Under $20 This Summer
Feeling the heat of both the mercury and inflation?
Chill out on both fronts. There’s still time to grab everything you need this summer at Target. From beach towels under $15 to classic pool toys for $1 or less apiece, these buys comfortably fit a $20 budget, so you get the peace of mind you’re saving more money than spending it.
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We rounded up 10 items from Target’s hottest private labels whose value is a steal at $20 or less. Here’s what’s worth adding to cart.
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Shade & Shore Packable Mesh Tote
Price: $15
Tuck everything from beach day essentials to groceries inside Shade & Shore’s packable mesh tote. Each tote features a main compartment and two side pockets to comfortably fit water bottles and tumblers. Best of all, you can keep using these totes for everyday errands well after summer ends.
Original Use Men's Shiny Metal Aviator Sunglasses
Price: $12
Original Use’s aviator sunglasses for men look like they cost so much more than $12 per pair. Five-star reviews from Target shoppers praise the high-quality design of these aviators, from their tint to their fit.
Sun Squad Cabana Striped Beach Towel
Price: $13
Lounge by the pool or on the beach in style with a Sun Squad cabana striped beach towel. Available in pink and teal, these towels are sand-resistant and oversized enough for kids and adults alike.
Sun Squad Hard-Sided Green Cooler
Price: $10
A hard-sided cooler is a must, whether you’re heading to a concert in the park, camping or spending hours on the road. This budget-friendly cooler fits up to 14 quarts or 14 beverage cans, with a handle included for easy transportation.
Sun Squad Wading Kiddie Pool
Price: $10
Treat the kiddos and your pup to a day of play in the Sun Squad wading kiddie pool.
This summer fun essential is just $10 at Target, making it a few dollars cheaper than if you shopped for similar pools at The Home Depot or Lowe’s.
Up&up Ultra Light Sunscreen Spray
Price: $6.49
Keep skin protected from the sun and save a few dollars with up&up ultra light sunscreen spray.
Compared to Neutrogena’s ultra sheer body mist sunscreen, which costs close to $10 at most drugstores, Target shoppers get the same SPF 70 formula for less when buying this sunscreen dupe.
Sun Squad 36" Glitter Inner Tube
Price: $5
A glitter inner tube for just $5? Into the cart it goes! Target shoppers love how cheap and sparkly this inner tube is, making it an excellent summertime splurge.
Favorite Day Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Price: $3.59
Keeping a box of Favorite Day mini ice cream sandwiches in the freezer is way cheaper than making daily visits to the ice cream truck. Inside are 16 mini ice cream sandwiches so you’re only paying 22 cents apiece.
Sun Squad Pool Noodle
Price: 70 cents (regularly $1)
Sun Squad’s line of pool noodles are cheaper than similar noodles sold at Dollar Tree for $1.50 apiece, and this new markdown makes them an absolute steal. Stock up accordingly!
Sun Squad Classic Beach Ball
Price: 80 cents (regularly $1)
There’s a good reason the Sun Squad classic beach ball is a Target bestseller. It’s an iconic outdoor toy everyone will love playing with, and unbelievably cheap at its limited-time sale price, too. Not that we'd complain about this kind of fun for a dollar, either.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of July 7, 2026 and are subject to change.
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