The 13 Best Beach Umbrellas for a Day at the Shore

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. The bottom has an attached sand screw for easy setup. It’s available in two colors and comes with a carrying case.

Serwall's 8.5-foot-wide umbrella is a no-frills, dependable choice for frequent trips to the beach. It has a built-in sand screw, the top tilts easily, and the vented canopy provides UPF 50+ protection. Packing up is simple, as it also comes with its own carrying case.

This clip-on umbrella attaches to your beach chair for easy shade when you need it. To use, you tilt the canopy forward for shade and back when you want some sun. As it attaches directly to your chair, it eliminates the need to carry a whole separate umbrella. Note that it only provides shade to your face and not your whole body.

One of the best beach umbrellas for protection from the sun, this one from Besroy has four layers of black coating on the inside and claims to block 99.99% of the sun's UV rays. Its strong aluminum pole can telescope up to 77.6 inches tall, the canopy tilts and swivels into different positions as needed, and it comes with sand anchors built in.

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.

This is the beach umbrella to get when you want a traditional size, but don't have a lot of storage space. Along with a UV-blocking 6.5-foot canopy and aluminum pole, this umbrella has a removable sand auger attachment. Additionally, the pole breaks down even further, so that by the time you fold the umbrella and put everything back in the included carrying bag, the whole pack is about 2.5 feet long.

For the ultimate beach umbrella, this style from Frankford Umbrellas features thick acrylic fabric designed to be durable season after season. It’s available in 24 colors and patterns, including flags, stripes, solids, and a rainbow. Unlike other styles, this umbrella has a stylish wood pole with a spike to secure it into the sand. There’s an included carrying case, but note that this luxury umbrella is heavier than other picks.

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. It can be immediately set up for easy use, while on windy days, there are tie-down cords and stakes.

Everything you’ll need for a beach day, this beach chair has a clip-on umbrella for shade when you need it, and it can easily be tucked away if you prefer the sun. There are straps on the back, so you can carry this chair like a backpack.

It’s easy to find your family’s umbrella with this bold rainbow pick from EasyGo Products. The canopy tilts so you stay in the shade even as the sun moves, and there are air vents throughout to prevent the umbrella from twisting inside out. It comes with a carrying bag too.

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.