There Are Cup Holders Built In to This Brilliant Beach Umbrella

We updated this article in July 2022 to ensure all products selected by the Textiles Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock and reflect current pricing. We added new picks from Sunphio, OutdoorMaster and Mainstays.

Sun safety should always be of the utmost importance to keep your skin protected, but particularly in the hottest, sunniest days of summer. Your best defense against the sun's rays is to regularly reapply a great sunscreen and, on sunny days at the beach, stay in the shade with a high-quality beach umbrella.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tests everything for your ultimate beach day including slimming swimsuits, beach towels, beach chairs, walking sandals and coolers. GH pros vetted these picks for having innovative features, like built-in sand screws and included sand bags, and use high UPF rated fabric for sun protection. For an easy beach trip, your beach umbrella needs to be lightweight and easy to transport and set up without blowing away if the winds pick up. Many of these picks include a carrying case to keep you hands-free when heading to the beach.

Our top picks:

After shopping through our top beach umbrella picks, keep reading to learn more about how our textile experts shop for beach umbrellas and how we made these selections.