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A beach umbrella is key if you want to stay cool and protect your skin from sun damage this summer. To help, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite sunshades that will check all your boxes, whether you’re looking for a fuss-free beach tent or you’d prefer a personal umbrella for your chair. No matter what you pick, you can look forward to enjoying summer in the shade. Keep scrolling forFIRST‘spicks for the best beach umbrellas.
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Best Beach Umbrella for Sand
You've seen that person frantically chasing his or her umbrella down the beach on a windy day — you've probably been that person! Well, BeachBUB's innovative beach umbrella is designed nix that problem. Simply lay the beachBUB tarp flat on the ground and stick the pole through the hole in the center until the sand reaches the yellow marker. Then, fill the tarp with sand and pack it into a pyramid shape to bolster the pole. The result is hours of shade under an umbrella that won't budge no matter how much the wind picks up.
Where to buy: $139.80, Amazon
Best Beach Umbrella and Chairs Set
This folding chair and umbrella set weighs less than 13 pounds (making it super easy to carry), yet each chair is durable enough to hold up to 250 pounds. But mostly, we love the built-in mini cooler between the chairs that'll keep our beverages nice and chilly.
Where to buy: $44.99, Amazon
Best Beach Umbrella With Stand
The five-foot Alondra Ultimate Wondershade Beach Umbrella from Freeport Park Shop offers ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) 40+, meaning it blocks out almost 98 percent of all harmful ultraviolet rays. You can choose to either lower it into the ground using the built-in sand screw or place it on top of the sand with the included stand.
Where to buy: $58.99, Wayfair
Best Beach Umbrella at Walmart
Walmart has everything you need, including beach umbrellas. One of its most popular and affordable options is the Mainstays 8 ft. Beach Umbrella, a rainbow-printed behemoth that can shade the whole family. It's strong steel pole and fiberglass support ribs will keep this umbrella firmly planted in the sand, plus the fabric offers protection from harmful UV rays.
Where to buy: $29.99, Walmart
Best Beach Umbrella on Amazon
A few things set the MOVTOTOP 6.5 ft. Beach Umbrella apart from its competitors. Its polyester fabric offers incredible UPF coverage to block damaging rays, a sturdy frame and support ribs reduce the chances of it blowing away, an air vent increases airflow and combats high winds, and the tilting mechanism allows you to quickly and easily adjust the canopy to find shade. Did we mention that it also comes with a handy carrying bag?
Where to buy: $48.99, Amazon
Best Beach Umbrella at Target
Parasol's 7' Beach Umbrella with Travel Bag comes highly recommended by Target customers. Given all it's qualities — it's fade-, rust-, UV-, weather-, and wind-resistant — its no wonder this umbrella is a hit.
Where to buy: $34.99, Target
Best Beach Umbrella Tent
The Sunbuster Folding Shelter is ideal for those who want a little more shelter and privacy than an umbrella can provide. This portable pop-up tent has a UPF 50+ rating so you know your skin is protected. It also comes with cooling features like a polyester floor to shield sensitive skin from the hot sand, as well as screen windows that increase air flow. Use the stakes to hold down the tent when it gets windy so you have fun no matter the weather.
Where to buy: $129, L.L. Bean
Best Beach Umbrellas for Chairs
Ditch the oversized umbrella for an individual sunshade for your chair. The Versa-Brella 360-Degree Umbrella clips on to your favorite folding chair or even to the handle on your cooler for instant shade and protection.
Where to buy: $17.99, Target
Best Beach Umbrella With a Sand Anchor
Tommy Bahama beach umbrellas are a go-to for many families and it's not hard to see why. This seven-foot beach umbrella comes with a built-in sand anchor to prevent it from flying away. Its also made with a UPF 50+ lining to protect you and your family for UV damage. When your day at the beach is over, simply pack the umbrella in its carrying case and head home.
Where to buy: $81.99, Amazon
Best Portable Beach Umbrella
Sunphio's portable beach umbrella goes above and beyond most seaside sunshades. Its common for beach umbrellas to blow away when the braces supporting the canopy are weak. That won't be a problem with Sunphio's three-layer-rib design, which supports the umbrella and also prevents it from snapping or flipping inside out. Even more impressive is Sunphio's four-layer canopy, which includes two UV-blocking layers. Over time UV coating wears off, but a double layer will extend your umbrella's lifespan.
Where to buy: $79.97, Amazon
Best Beach Umbrella With Fringe
Fringe adds festive flair to any beach umbrella — especially this tropical-printed canopy from AMMSUN. The vent in the center of the canopy allows air to flow and stabilizes the umbrella when it gets windy. It also comes with a matching carrying bag you can wear as a backpack to prevent sore shoulders.
Where to buy: $29.98, Amazon
Best Beach Umbrella for Babies
If this is your first trip to the shore with your little one, sun protection may be your number one concern. This pop-up tent from Monobeach provides top-notch UPF 50+ coverage so Baby can play all day in the tent's built-in pool. There's also a vent in the back to ensure your baby doesn't overheat. This beach tent is designed for babies under the age of three, but even adults can enjoy it. One genius shopper attached this to her inflatable tube to shield her face from sunburn.
Where to buy: $33.99, Amazon
Best Heavy-Duty Beach Umbrella
If you plan to spend the whole day at the beach, you'll want a heavy-duty umbrella — like this one from Shadezilla. This eight-foot umbrella comes with two different poles, a standard pole and one with a sand anchor at the bottom. One thing that sets the Shadezilla apart from other beach umbrellas is the carrying hooks that you can use to hang your bags. The canopy is made with a UPF 100 silver coating that also keeps the underside cool even in the summer heat. Prepare to spend many relaxing hours under this umbrella.
Where to buy: $55.95-$79.95, Amazon
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