Just 18 Beach Umbrellas To Keep You Nice And Cool All Summer

This umbrella comes in four colors. And if you want visual proof of its durability, check out this reviewer's video of the umbrella in the midst of a storm. I also recommend giving the full version of the following review a read! It's super thorough and entertaining, but for the sake of length, here's the abridged version:

Promising review: "I have bought all manner of beach shade contraptions over the years, looking for 'the one' that is not too big or heavy to carry as part of a single dad-load, sets up quickly and easily, and is stable in the wind. Many could do two of the three, but none could ever do all three. Until now. This is The One. Like Neo. The whole system is simple-yet-effective design followed by solid implementation. It’s an honest-to-goodness actually engineered product, and made in the USA. The base is of course the main event – it must be 100+ pounds of sand holding down your umbrella. The cotter-pin-style attachment between pole sections is supremely more sturdy than the cheap plastic tension levers in most other consumer umbrellas. The pole is not coming apart. Period. And the pole is ALUMINUM. The umbrella struts seem to be some type of strong and thick ABS plastic. Nothing flimsy at all, but with a little flex, which is good. The umbrella canopy feels thicker than most consumer-grade umbrellas. No cheap nylon here. Even the bag – IT’S OVERSIZED! You just throw it in and then put the extra-wide padded strap comfortably over your shoulder. And you FINALLY – for once – feel like a PRO, when it comes to the beach game." — D. Forester

Not only is this Salt Life umbrella super cute and has a ton of fun little critters printed all over it, but it also touts some serious durability, is designed with an aluminum pole, and comes with a carrying case. In other words, totally portable and the pole won't ever break (even if a really strong gust of wind challenges it)!

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Promising review: "This umbrella is perfect for the beach. We spent two windy days on the beach with sand blowing everywhere. If you turn the umbrella, and stake it on its side, it creates the perfect wind barrier and sand blocker. Can't wait until we can buy a second umbrella!" — JBWB

Promising review: "This umbrella is so beautiful! It gives perfect shade for an all day beach adventure. My family of three fit perfectly under it!" — Breanna T.

This is available in three sizes and 15 colors.

Promising review: "This umbrella is legitimately one of the better ones out there. I was impressed by the experience of setting it up. This umbrella comes with a plastic handle that is more sturdy and lets you screw the pole into the sand faster, easier, and safer. Then, the grooves at the bottom of this pole are superior to other brands because this one has thicker grooves, and once it's in the ground, you can't even turn it that much, it's already secure. Lastly, it started to get windy on the beach, and with my friends umbrella, we had it almost a foot in the ground, but it still flew away. This umbrella stood the test of the wind and was not budging at all. This is your ride or die umbrella, people. This umbrella is a game changer. Buy it if you are ready to elevate your experience, and then you can laugh at everyone else who doesn't have this umbrella." — J

This is available in three sizes and 11 colors. And if you're vacay-bound, here are a bunch of cute travel products you'll want to take with you.

Promising review: "This beach umbrella is as good or better than any we saw on the beach. Set it up in under two minutes, handy aluminum handle helps screw it into the sand. The handle attaches to the pole for storage. Packs back into the included carry bag easily. Second day the wind picked up, one of the other umbrellas turned inside-out. This one remained intact and upright all day. And it tilts to help provide shade as the day progresses." — Mike M.

This is available in four colors.

Promising review: "We are very happy with our purchase of this 7" beach umbrella. It is built very sturdily and screws into the sand or dirt very easily. The tilting aluminum pole is excellent for blocking out more of the sun. It also has a little flip-up table tray built around the pole. All of this comes in a nice umbrella carrying bag with a shoulder strap that can be used again and again. Overall, we highly recommend this beach umbrella." — Michael Pappernek

Eyeing that matching paisley chair? Same.

Promising review: "BEST UMBRELLA EVER!!! Absolutely in love with the pattern. It was super easy to screw into the sand and held up amazing even with all of the strong wind. It was surprisingly really light to carry, and the bag with shoulder strap made it even easier. The quality is definitely top notch." — Kelsey R.

Promising review: "This is the second Cancun trip with this item. It is great! My wife likes no sun so this allows us to pull a beach chairs together and I can set it up and 'boom' no sun for her. The clamp holds up in wind and the adjustable angles that the umbrella has allows you to sort of aim the shade. Great product and it fits into a suitcase!!" — Quarrelman

This is available in six colors.

Promising review: "I’m SOOOO glad I bought this! It's easy to carry, easy to set up and break down (one person job), and didn’t budge when other umbrellas on the beach were doing the hula dance in the wind! It provided enough shade for three people to fit comfortably at high noon and room for four a little later as the shadow grew larger. The sand bag idea is so simple, yet genius! I've sever seen it on an umbrella before." — Stripey Zebra

This little number boasts a UV-resistant cotton canvas canopy doesn't take up a whole lot of space but still packs a mean punch when it comes to keepin' those rays out of the way. It's available in four colors and designed with a fully adjustable hinge for 180-degree range of motion and tilt!

This is available in two colors.

Promising review: "Perfect 10 in design and function at a great price! Lightweight two-piece, tilt-able umbrella that you simply screw the auger-tipped pole into the sand. Worked well on a fairly windy day. Nice carry bag with shoulder strap makes it very easy to bring along. I bought four more for gifts!" — Beach Bud

This is available in seven colors. And just for good measure, here's a reviewer video of it *not* blowing away on a super windy day in Maui.

Promising review: "Love this umbrella! After reading a thousand reviews, I decided to buy this one. I'm extremely happy with my purchase. It's easy to set up and the anchor is good. It handled the wind at a PR beach like nothing was happening. It did not bend like others. Just make sure to anchor it deep and it will be steady. Getting another one soon." — MelPR

You know what's even better than an umbrella with cupholders? An umbrella with cupholders *and* a new reviewer-approved bathing suit.

Promising review: "Love this umbrella! It's lightweight, easy to carry to the beach, the pole is so simple to secure in the sand, and it holds wonderfully, even during blustery beach days. The table was a neat extra I enjoyed as well." — Amy

Promising review: "This umbrella has worked out beautifully for our family. It is strong, well constructed, and holds up to gusting winds blowing in from the ocean. It also provides excellent shade and we all benefit from the coolness it provides from the hot summer sun at the beach. The kids love the look and it stands out at the beach and we never get lost when returning from a swim in the ocean. Overall, we are highly satisfied with the quality and craftsmanship of this product. Highly recommended!" — Matt Don

This is available in five colors.

Promising review: "Very happy with this umbrella. So easy to set up and very lightweight for lugging to the beach. The shade coverage it provided was enough for three of us to be under at one time, plus the cooler. Highly recommend this." — Krista

Promising review: "Love the umbrella. Seems to be very sturdy in mild wind on the beach. It has a screw-in bottom and the handles makes it easy to put up and it has a tilt button. Pretty color too!" — Valerie

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Promising review: "These chairs are the best! Easy to operate, easy to carry, and affordable. Many storage compartments as well. The attached umbrella is so much better than a separate one. You can also angle the shade any way you need. Best chair we have ever used." — G. Boone