The 7 Best Beach Tents of 2021

The KOON beach tent is one of the top-searched beach tents online, for good reason. It's held down with with stakes and sandbags, which the brand claims keep the tent strong against harsh winds. The tent weighs less than seven pounds, has a UV sun protection coating, and includes large windows for ventilation. Amazon reviewers say the tent is easy to set up — one writes, "This thing takes all but 30 seconds to put up."

If you'd prefer a more open concept, this Neso tent acts more like a sun shade tarp than an actual tent. It comes with four sand bags to weigh it down and its fabric is water resistant. The tarp is also lightweight and simple to carry. Several Amazon reviewers report that it works great against strong winds. "The poles didn't bend or feel weak or cheap," says a reviewer. "The wind was whipping and this thing held up fine."

Reviewers agree with the brand claims that this tent is roomy and "definitely meets the definition of instant setup." Even with a floor area of 34 feet, it packs down to a portable and compact size. The generous space apparently allows for four people, and the floor is dog and kid friendly. It also features UPF 50+ sun protection.

This beach umbrella tent boasts a 4.3 star rating with over 3,000 reviews on Amazon. The canopy is supported by steel ribs and a telescoping pole, which the brand claims keeps the tent in place. The tent features zippered side windows for airflow and top wind vents. Reviewers agree that it covers a wide surface area, but as a tradeoff, won't fit in some car boots.

For kids aged three and up, this brightly colored one-touch beach tent gives them a separate shelter for play. Along with a zippered main entrance, there's a side tunnel hole that kids can crawl in and out of. The cabana is UV-treated and has a waterproof floor, according to the brand. A couple reviewers just note that since the tent is so lightweight, it tends to flip over, so try to weigh down the corners with something heavy.

This beach umbrella tent boasts a 4.3 star rating with over 3,000 reviews on Amazon. The canopy is supported by steel ribs and a telescoping pole, which the brand claims keeps the tent in place. The tent features zippered side windows for airflow and top wind vents. Reviewers agree that it covers a wide surface area, but as a tradeoff, won't fit in some car boots.

Reviewers agree with the brand claims that this tent is roomy and "definitely meets the definition of instant setup." Even with a floor area of 32 feet, it packs down to a portable and compact size. The generous space apparently allows for three people, and the floor is dog and kid friendly. It also features UPF 50+ sun protection.