While getting some sun is part of the beach experience, protecting your skin ensures that your vacation doesn't end with tan lines and regrets.

This lightweight umbrella is made of higher-quality materials than cheaper models. It’s a good choice if you don’t want extra straps and flaps, or if your chosen beach allows only traditional ...

The Neralu shelter consists of a lightweight frame that supports a shade, bench and angled slats operated by manual pulleys ...

Bonus: It’s great for allergies, dry eyes, and a variety of other ailments, too — and you can use it heated, if you need ...

File this under "things you didn't know you needed." A collapsible stool can make any situation more comfortable, whether you ...

I live steps from the beach, and it's my happy place. I never hit the sand without sunscreen, a JBL Bluetooth speaker, a ...

After consulting with experts, I rounded up the 19 best beach blankets to help you unwind and keep sand at bay all summer ...

That’s certainly the case with our pick for the best lightweight beach chair, the Helinox Beach Chair, which weighs in at less than 3.2 pounds. To round out this list, we selected a variety of ...

and the canopies have worked out better for protection from the sun rather than beach umbrellas. “The sun protection is important, I understand,” Meehan said. “The canopies still provide ...

But how does that lightweight design translate when used as an actual umbrella? Surprisingly well. It still features a three-stage frame, and the polyester canopy effectively covered us from the ...