The 9 Best Beach Umbrellas

If you don’t want to purchase multiple accessories, this beach umbrella comes with a towel hook, carrying case, shovel, sand bags, and sand gopher to keep the umbrella secure in the sand. The umbrella and base together only weigh nine pounds for easy toting. The brand tests that this umbrella will stay place in 35 mph winds, likely thanks to the base that you can fill with sand to keep everything in place.

For a fraction of the cost of other beach umbrellas, this pick from Aclumsy comes in under $40. The bottom has a screw built in, so it’s easy to keep it secure in the sand. It has a tilt mechanism, so you can adjust its direction depending on the sun’s position. Coming in four shades, there’s a matching carrying case with it all weighing four pounds total – the lowest of all the included picks.

Stand up to a particularly windy beach with the Sport-Brella canopy style beach umbrella. This eight-foot long umbrella is made from water resistant treated polyester. It can be immediately set up for easy use, while on windy days, there are tie down cords and stakes. With over 4,000 reviews on Amazon, many reviewers commenting that the flaps on the side allow a nice breeze in when opened.

Complete shade is best achieved under a beach umbrella tent. The Oileus X-Large beach tent has over 800 rave reviews on Amazon for being easy to set up and the brand’s excellent customer service. It’s held in place with stakes and large sandbags, so it can withstand strong winds. There are also internal pockets and windows to let in a bit of sun when you want. We love that it weighs less than five pounds and has a UV sun protection coating.

This umbrella attaches to your beach chair for easy shade when you need it. It attaches easily to most beach chairs. To use, you tilt the canopy forward for shade and back when you want some sun. As it attaches directly to your chair, it eliminates the need to carry a whole separate umbrella. Note that it only provides shade to your face and not your whole body.

If you want the whole family to stay safe in the sun, the Red Suricata beach sunshade in the large size provides enough shade for the whole family to fit underneath; it’s 10 feet by 10 feet wide with 6.6-foot high poles, allowing you to stand beneath it. Four poles screw into the ground and four sandbags stretch the canopy to its full size for maximum coverage that stays put all day. The whole thing packs up to 9.2 pounds in an included tote bag.

This beach cabana gives a luxurious feel and look, while still being affordable. There are stakes in each corner with bags attached that you can fill with sand to keep the cabana extra secure in windy conditions. The whole set-up packs into an included carrying case and only weighs 12 pounds!

For the ultimate beach umbrella, this style from Frankford Umbrellas features thick acrylic fabric designed to be durable season after season. It’s available in 26 shades and patterns, including stripes and including an American flag, perfect for July 4th weekend. Unlike other styles, this umbrella has a stylish wood pole with a spike to secure into the sand. There’s an included carrying case, but note that this luxury umbrella is heavier than other picks.

Perfect for little ones who want their own umbrella, this small beach umbrella is about half the size of a typical one. The bottom is pointed, although not a sand screw, for easy set up. Reviewers love using this umbrella for their children’s picnic tables or sandboxes, as it’s the perfect size.