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There Are Cup Holders Built In to This Brilliant Beach Umbrella
We updated this article in July 2022 to ensure all products selected by the Textiles Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock and reflect current pricing. We added new picks from Sunphio, OutdoorMaster and Mainstays.
Sun safety should always be of the utmost importance to keep your skin protected, but particularly in the hottest, sunniest days of summer. Your best defense against the sun's rays is to regularly reapply a great sunscreen and, on sunny days at the beach, stay in the shade with a high-quality beach umbrella.
The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests everything for your ultimate beach day including slimming swimsuits, beach towels, beach chairs, walking sandals and coolers. GH pros vetted these picks for having innovative features, like built-in sand screws and included sand bags, and use high UPF rated fabric for sun protection. For an easy beach trip, your beach umbrella needs to be lightweight and easy to transport and set up without blowing away if the winds pick up. Many of these picks include a carrying case to keep you hands-free when heading to the beach.
Our top picks:
After shopping through our top beach umbrella picks, keep reading to learn more about how our textile experts shop for beach umbrellas and how we made these selections.
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1) All-in-One Beach Umbrella System
BEACHBUB
amazon.com
$156.85
If you find yourself buying a new beach umbrella every summer, it's time to invest in a durable beach umbrella system that's not only well-made and reliable, but includes everything you need. Our pros love that 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 says that this umbrella will stay place in up to 44 MPH winds, thanks to the base that you can fill with sand to keep everything in place.
• Material: Aluminum and polyester
• UPF: 50+
• Width: 5.8 feet
• Weight: 9 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesBEACHBUB - 3/16
2) Portable Beach Umbrella with Sand Anchor
Blissun
amazon.com
$43.99
For a fraction of the cost of other beach umbrellas, this pick from Blissun only costs $42. The bottom has a screw built in, so it’s easy to keep it secure in the sand. We also love that it has a tilt mechanism, so you can adjust its direction depending on the sun’s position. Coming in six colors, there’s a matching carrying case with it all weighing four pounds total – the lightest weight of all the included picks.
• Material: Fiberglass and polyester blend
• UPF: 50+
• Width: 7.2 feet
• Weight: 4.55 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesBlissun - 4/16
3) Windproof Beach Umbrella with Sand Anchor and Sandbag
Sunphio
amazon.com
$89.99
As the winds shift and the sun moves throughout the day, this beach umbrella has a sturdy tilt mechanism so you're always protected from the sun's rays. It has a prong base that digs into the sand and sand bags to keep it secure in heavier winds. It's waterproof and reviewers rave that it "only takes 30 seconds to set-up" and stays in place all day.
• Material: Aluminum with Oxford Cloth (fiber content not listed)
• UPF: Not listed
• Height: 7.4 feet (adjustable)
• Weight: 8.43 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesSunphio - 5/16
4) Beach Umbrella
Tommy Bahama
amazon.com
$57.95
Our pros love that the bottom of this sturdy umbrella comes equipped with an attached sand screw for easy set up. As the sun changes direction, this umbrella by Tommy Bahama can tilt at the top, so you stay perfectly in the shade all day without having to move the whole umbrella. Its simple design makes it easy to pack up and carry with the included case.
• Material: Fiberglass and polyester
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 7.80 feet
• Weight: 4.79 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesTommy Bahama - 6/16
5) Premiere UPF 50+ Umbrella Shelter
Sport-Brella
amazon.com
$64.99
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. We haven't tested this pick, but reviewers say it can be immediately set up for easy use, and for windy days, there are tie down cords and stakes to keep the tent in place. Many reviewers comment that the flaps on the side allow a nice breeze in when opened.
• Material: Steel and polyester blend
• UPF: 50+
• Width: 8 feet
• Weight: 8.15 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesSport-Brella - 7/16
6) Ultimate Portable Sun Shade
Wondershade
amazon.com
$63.99
Beach umbrellas are perfect for the beach, but they’re also great for shade at sporting events and even at home in the yard. This beach umbrella by Wondershade has two different base options: the tripod base is perfect for grass or blacktop and a sand screw is great at the beach. We love that it has towel hooks and cup holders included too.
• Material: Alloy steel and nylon
• UPF: Not listed
• Height: 8 feet
• Weight: 9.35 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesWonder Shade - 8/16
7) Reclining Comfort Height Backpack Canopy Beach Chair
Mainstays
walmart.com
$57.00
Everything you’ll need for a beach day in one, this beach chair has a canopy on top for shade when you need it, but the canopy can easily be tucked away if you prefer the sun. Our product experts love the versatility from the straps on the back, so you can carry this chair like a backpack and there's a built-in cup holder too. Make sure you remove and attach the canopy carefully to help keep this chair in great condition.
• Material: Aluminum, steel, polyester, wood and plastic
• UPF: Not listed
• Weight: 8.60 lbsMainstays - 9/16
8) Beach Umbrella with Sand Bag and Cup Holder
OutdoorMaster
amazon.com
$79.99
Keep your drinks out of the sand with the convenient cup holders on this OutdoorMaster umbrella. While with most beach umbrellas you would have to buy a separate cup holder attachment, this pick has an included cup holder tray to keep drinks out of the sand. The umbrella has a built-in screw and also includes sand bags to keep this umbrella secure in windy weather.
• Material: Polyurethane
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 6.5 feet
• Weight: 6.98 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesOutdoorMaster - 10/16
9) Chair Umbrella with Universal Clamp
AMMSUN
amazon.com
$27.85
No need to tote around a huge umbrella — this one attaches to your beach chair for easy shade when you need it. It has a universal clamp that works with most beach chairs and also other items for shade wherever you are. As it attaches directly to your chair, it eliminates the need to set it up in the sand. Note that it only provides shade to your face and not your whole body.
• Material: Oxford silver fabric
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 3.6 feet
• Weight: 1.87 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesAMMSUN - 11/16
10) Easy Up Beach Tent
Pacific Breeze Products
amazon.com
$49.99
Complete shade is best achieved under a beach umbrella tent. The Pacific Breeze beach tent has over 5,000 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 is UPF 50+.
• Material: Polyester and fiberglass
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 3.93 feet
• Weight: 4.50 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesPacific Breeze - 12/16
11) Steel Commercial Grade Beach Umbrella
Frankford Umbrellas
amazon.com
$279.95
For the ultimate beach umbrella, this popular style from Frankford Umbrellas features thick acrylic fabric designed to be durable season after season. It’s available in 24 colors and patterns, including stripes and an American flag, perfect for July 4th weekend. Unlike other styles, our pros like that 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.
• Material: Wood, steel and nylon
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 7.50 feet
• Weight: 15 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesFrankford Umbrellas - 13/16
12) Family Beach Sunshade
Red Suricata
amazon.com
$199.95
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; our pros were wowed by the large size, which is 10 feet by 9 feet 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.
• Material: Plastic, aluminum and polyester
• UPF: 50
• Height: 7 or 9 feet (Medium and Large sizes respectively)
• Weight: 8.82 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesRed Suricata - 14/16
13) Giant 8' Beach Umbrella
EasyGoProducts
amazon.com
$69.99
It’s easy to find your family’s umbrella with this rainbow style pick from EasyGo Products. The umbrella can easily be tilted, so you stay in the shade even as the sun moves. There are air vents throughout to prevent the umbrella from twisting inside out. It comes with a carrying bag too. Reviewers note that this umbrella is best suited for less windy days.
• Material: Aluminum and canvas
• UPF: Not listed
• Height: 6 feet
• Weight: 4 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesEasyGo - 15/16
14) Beach Cabana Canopy Shelter
EasyGoProducts
amazon.com
$89.99
This beach cabana gives a luxurious feel and look, while still being affordable. We like that there are stakes in each corner with bags attached that you can fill with sand to keep the cabana extra secure in windy conditions. Reviewers rave that this pick is great for the beach, but also block parties and backyards. The whole set-up packs into an included carrying case and only weighs 12 pounds!
• Material: Polyester and canvas
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 6 feet
• Weight: 12 lbs
• Included carrying case: YesEasyGo - 16/16
15) Sunbuster Folding Shelter
L.L.Bean
llbean.com
$129.00
If you're headed on a hike or adventure that might end up at the beach, this sun shelter by L.L.Bean is up for the challenge. It pops into shape and collapses back down in seconds, so it's a convenient shelter on the go. We like that it comes with its own floor, so if you hate sand, this pick will help you stay sand-free. There are eight heavy duty stakes to keep the tent in place during winds too.
• Material: Plastic stakes with ripstop polyester fabric
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 4' 6"
• Weight: 7 lb. 6 oz
• Included carrying case: YesL.L. Bean
