If you visit a Grand Strand beach on a sunny day, chances are you’ll see one of Mike’s Spikes — green and white umbrella anchors that use pile-drive installation to secure beach umbrellas. The spikes ...

From classic canopies to tents and cabanas, there's a stylish shade for every budget. By Nicole Charky-Chami If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, ...

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Learn the art of setting up a beach umbrella effortlessly with our step-by-step guide! This video shows you how to ensure your beach umbrella provides maximum shade and stability even on windy days.

All beach umbrellas look the same—until you set them up on a windy day and one flies into the Atlantic Ocean before you can kick off your flip-flops (true story). After evaluating five popular beach ...

While summer weather isn't here quite yet, those hot, sunny days aren't far off, meaning outdoor picnics, concerts, and, of course, trips to the beach. While wearing SPF is the best choice when it ...

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 ...

Wrightsville Beach, N.C. (WECT) - A beach official reminds people about the importance of beach safety after a lifeguard was impaled by an umbrella in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The incident is another ...

From Memorial Day until Labor Day, only certain umbrellas will be allowed on the beach in the Myrtle Beach city limits. From Memorial Day until Labor Day, only certain umbrellas will be allowed on the ...

For more than two months, they were lost at sea. Tumbled by waves. Thrown into the sandy bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. But after a strong gust of wind dislodged several umbrellas from the sand in the ...