Shoes & Gear

Find sweet, shady refuge on the shore whenever you need it. This 8.5-foot-wide beach umbrella with an easy-to-use tilting mechanism is a winning combo of sturdy and sun-safe (it provides UPF 50+ protection). Its vented top allows for better airflow when beach breezes pick up, and it even folds up into its own convenient carrying case when you're ready to call it a day.

The genius of the beachBUB umbrella is its sandbag base. After you screw the umbrella pole into the sand, attach three sides of the sandbag flaps to the ring on the pole. Fill up the sandbag, and close up the remaining side. This creates a heavy base, sure to keep your umbrella secure on a windy day. In fact, it has been tested in winds up to 44mph. The umbrella itself provides 50 UPF protection, and it comes with a towel hook and a carrying case.

Don't let a windy day at the beach drive you away. This large umbrella has a heavy-duty aluminum pole that screws into the ground, and 16 fiberglass ribs in the canopy, all for extra stability. The top tilts, so you can brace the umbrella against high winds and get that perfect shade while you're at it. Plus, the giant rainbow will be easy to spot among the other umbrellas.

At more than seven feet wide when open, this beach umbrella provides users plenty of shade during the dog days of summer. It's enhanced with an anti-UV silver coating on the underside that provides 50+ UPF protection, and its rod easily tilts to adjust as the sun moves throughout the day.

Set up camp with this portable tent-like umbrella that keeps you nice and cool all day underneath it. It comes with its own handy carrying case, and it has side windows that unzip for added airflow. The umbrella rests on the ground, but it can be dug in for added support if you have extra stakes on hand.

Classic stripes always look great on a beach umbrella, and they're easy to find on a crowded shore. This umbrella provides 50 UPF protection and comes with a carrying bag. What makes this a sturdy pick is the included sandbag, which attaches to the metal umbrella pole and adds up to 44 pounds of weight, keeping your umbrella in place until you're ready to pack up.

This clip-on pick from Sport-Brella has a four-way swiveling mechanism right under the canopy, which blocks out the sun without you having to move your seat. The underside of the umbrella is lined, so you have maximum sun protection wherever you go with it. Users have also had success using it as a sun-blocking parasol on the go, and also in the stands at ball games.

This beach umbrella is budget-friendly, comes in several color combinations, and has all the features of more expensive models. It tilts at the top, is easy to open, and we particularly love the built-in auger at the bottom of the pole and the flip-down handles that make twisting it into the ground so easy.

To keep your whole group shaded, check out this 6.5-foot beach umbrella that also features windproof vents to prevent the umbrella from turning inside out. A sand anchor will keep it securely in the ground, while an adjustable tilt lets you get max shade coverage.

For an even bigger party, and to make a statement on the sand while you're at it, check out this large eight-foot beach umbrella that also includes a sturdy spike tip for digging directly into your spot on the sand.