Sometimes all you need are the basics to start your summer vacation off on the right note — a swimsuit, sunscreen, classic beach chairs and even an umbrella or two. Fortunately, there are plenty of ...

The key to enjoying a hot and sunny day at the beach is being able to get a little shade in addition to all that sunshine. This is where a good umbrella comes in to save the day. Here are nine ...

The best beach umbrellas are like great mattresses or high-performance running shoes: Skimp on quality and you’ll have a bad time (or worse, you’ll end up hurt). Maybe that sounds far-fetched, but ...

— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. There are two schools of thought on the beach. One regards it with typical sea-drenched ...

Any regular beachgoer knows the classic beach umbrella struggle. There are days when the umbrella simply refuses to stand no matter how much you dig, twist, and turn it — not to mention the many times ...