The 10 Best Beach Umbrellas of 2024

This model by Jeary has an 8.5-foot diameter canopy, but it still packs a 7.7-foot punch in the extra-tall beach umbrella department. It also boasts venting for wind flow, a UPF 50 rating, a fiberglass pole and canopy ribs, a 30-degree tilt mechanism and a solid sand anchor to keep it sturdy and stable. Bonus: The pole has hooks to hang keys and towels.

With some of the same bells and whistles as higher-end models, this beach umbrella by Coclothy is a virtual steal. It comes complete with tilt design, a UPF 50 rating for sun protection, wind-resistant ventilation, adjustable pole length, a sand anchor and easy installation. It even has a mid-pole, collapsable table to keep your beverages out of the sand.

I’ve owned two of these attractively functional umbrellas — the standard model and this Premiere XL version — and I can say these units are amazing. I initially gravitated to the 9-foot-wide canopy it offers when it’s perched on the ground, but when I learned it converts into a traditional stand-up umbrella I was instantly sold. Sport-Brella is as versatile as beach umbrellas come: UPF 50 sun protection, zippered side windows for airflow, internal pockets for snacks and mobile devices, tie-down cords, standard and heavy-duty ground spikes and stainless steel pole and framing. This umbrella is the ultimate beach gear.

The beauty of this all-in-one umbrella’s design is its patented, sand-filled base bag, built to keep the unit firmly in place in winds up to 44 mph. It also comes complete with a sand scoop shovel to fill the base bag, an anchor collar and hitch pin, a sand gopher tool for added sturdiness, a towel hook collar, an oversized carry bag and a three-year warranty. If that’s not a well-designed beach umbrella, I don’t know what is.

This beauty will make you feel like you’re at a beach on the Amalfi Coast. It comes in three different color patterns, but I think this one in antique white with natural cotton fringe takes the cake. It boasts a 6-foot canopy and rises to 7 feet tall with a solid, tilting wood pole that blocks the sun from all angles with a factor of UPF 50. This gorgeous umbrella will last you many years.

Sometimes, there’s nothing more tranquil than soaking up the sand and sea by yourself, and this portable umbrella is the only pal you need. It has a simple, twist-in handle system easy enough for one person to manage. When it’s folded into its matching carry bag, it measures just 27.6 inches long so it’s easy to carry. The canopy is only 6.5-feet wide, so there’s really no room for anyone else — and that’s fine!

Many of the umbrellas on this list have tilting mechanisms, but this one by Outdoor Master tilts to over 90 degrees. It also comes in 13 color patterns, utilizes a sandbag anchor for stability, has a pop-open table with cup holders and boasts a 6.5-foot canopy for plenty of shade.

This is the granddaddy of large beach umbrellas. It stands 7.5 feet high and has a colossal 8-foot wide canopy. The features are just as grand: a two-way 30-degree tilt mechanism, a push button that helps it open and close, level seven wind resistance and a 44-pound capacity sandbag anchor. The canopy also has air vents on the top for highly efficient ventilation and heat dissipation.

The Dig-Git beach umbrella has an anchor design with a unique shovel base to keep it where it belongs, in the sand. It easily converts from a shovel to an anchor for easy installation and removal. It also has a vented, wind-resistant canopy and durable materials, so even the strongest gusts won’t take this umbrella down.

Set up can’t get much easier than with this Tommy Bahama model. Its patented AnchorX screw-in capability lets you ditch filling up sandbags and gets you sitting under the shade in a breeze. The 6.5-foot canopy is wide enough for two and is an eye-catching sea blue with the signature Tommy Bahama marlin logo.