I haven't actually used it yet, but I keep pulling it out of the bag and playing with it! It's really nice and I'm excited to use it - but for the first time, I'm actually scared to get it dirty! It's weird cuz I've never felt that way about a purse item before.
I like how big it is and the turnlock at the top is cute - my turnlock does make a very "clicky" noise though, kind of tough, I'm going to keep playing with it.
It's leather, so I don't know about sand excursions, although I guess I got mine to use in Cancun!! Funny. I'm rambling. I'm tired. Hope you decide to get one, they're nice!