10 Best Beach Umbrellas of 2023

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. We love that this beach umbrella comes with a towel hook, carrying case, shovel, sandbags and sand gopher to keep the umbrella securely in the sand.

The umbrella and base together only weigh 9 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: Yes

T his pick from Blissun is a fraction of the cost of other beach umbrellas but still has many of the key features we look for. 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. It comes in six colors and includes a matching carrying case so it's easy to tote around. And it weighs just 4.5 pounds total — the lightest of any of our picks.

• Material: Fiberglass and polyester blend
• UPF: 50+
• Width: 7.2 feet
• Weight: 4.55 lbs
• Included carrying case: Yes

We love that the bottom of this sturdy umbrella comes equipped with an attached sand screw for easy setup. 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: Yes

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 sandbags to keep it secure in heavier winds. It's waterproof, and one online reviewer says 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: Yes

This canopy-style beach umbrella from Sport-Brella can stand up to a particularly windy beach. This 8-foot-long umbrella is made from treated water-resistant polyester and serves as a great hybrid between an umbrella and a tent, keeping you more protected than a standard beach umbrella.

Online 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: Yes

Keep your drinks out of the sand with the convenient cup holders on this OutdoorMaster umbrella. While you always have the option to buy a separate cup holder attachment for your beach umbrella, this pick comes with an included cup holder tray at no extra cost. The umbrella itself has a built-in screw and also comes with sandbags to keep this umbrella secure in windy weather.

• Material: Polyurethane
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 6.5 feet
• Weight: 6.98 lbs
• Included carrying case: Yes

This beach cabana gives a luxurious resort-like vibe, 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 say that this pick is great for the beach, but also has a place at block parties and in the backyard. The whole setup 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: Yes

No need to tote around a huge beach umbrella for a solo beach day — 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 can even be clipped to a wagon or stroller to shade the little ones.

As it attaches directly to your chair, it eliminates the need to set it up in the sand. Note that it's smaller than many other beach umbrellas so it may only provide 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: Yes

Complete shade is best achieved under a beach tent. The Pacific Breeze beach tent has over 5,000 reviews on Amazon for being easy to set up and for the brand’s excellent customer service — we even chose it as our best overall beach tent pick.

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 5 pounds and its material is rated UPF 50+.

• Material: Polyester and fiberglass
• UPF: 50+
• Height: 3.93 feet
• Weight: 4.50 lbs
• Included carrying case: Yes

Beach umbrellas are obviously great 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: Yes