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You’ve got your new bathing suit, tote bag, and cute cover-up ready to go. But when it comes to summer essentials, one of the most overlooked is a portable, sun-blocking beach umbrella with a solid anchor (read: one that won’t fly away on windy days when you’re devouring your book). We sorted through top-rated options—considering UV protection, design, ease of use, and more—and found these 15 best beach umbrellas that will make your next girls’ getaway, road trip to the shore, or dip in your inflatable backyard pool a shady success. Think pretty fringe-trimmed options with adjustable tilt features, tent and canopy styles for maximum shade, colorful striped patterns from Tommy Bahama, and an affordable clip-on for your chair. Just don’t forget to pack a sun hat and slather on the sunscreen!

Combine practicality and style with this classic umbrella. It's got a handy attached sand bag you can fill for extra stability (and less worry that it'll topple over in the wind).

How do you keep your beach umbrella from flying away? Try this unique shovel anchor option that Consumer Reports rates as its best overall pick. "Super easy to install at the beach," writes one reviewer. "And it stays put in windy conditions."

The whole family can enjoy some shade under this extra-large umbrella that comes with built-in UV protection. And don't worry—it's still lightweight enough for you to tote from the car to the beach.

If an Instagrammable beach day is what you're looking for, this fringe-y find is all you need. Pro tip: Pair it with a gorgeous new bikini for double the fun.

When you want to feel like beachside royalty, choose the umbrella that puts all others to shame. Read: Built-in cup holders, phone slots, two hidden pockets, and shade for days.

Not only will you be able to spot this geometric pattern in a sea of plain beach umbrellas, but this pick also features air vents and durable ribs that keep it from turning inside out with the wind.

This soothing shade checks all the boxes: built-in sand anchor, fabric travel bag, tilt feature, and—score!—cup holders.

For extra stability and even more shade, set up this tent-umbrella hybrid that's designed to block out 98 percent of harmful UV rays. Just add a charming blanket underneath and you're good to go.

At just five pounds, this bold umbrella is a no-brainer for chill beach days. Hang the carrying bag or your beach tote on the convenient hooks, then sit back and relax.

Give off major tropical vibes, even if you're just in the backyard. If you are hitting up the beach, the denim carrying bag has a genius pocket for stashing your phone and keys.

The beach is undeniably an amazing nap location, and this cabana-style tent—with sand bags on each corner—is the ideal shady spot for nodding off after reading a steamy page-turner.

Need a lightweight, portable new beach umbrella that's easily adjustable? This Sport-Brella option is the answer. It's an Amazon bestseller and has a clamp that allows you to anchor it to your beach chair. Plus, it only weighs 1.8 pounds!

Stay protected from the sun without breaking the bank—or sacrificing all those necessary features. This one's got 'em all: Sand anchor, wind vents, carrying bag, and UPF 50+ to boot.

A top-rated bestseller at Walmart, this eight-foot rainbow beach umbrella comes with a tilt feature to follow the sun, a UPF 50+ UV protection filter, plus a carrying bag with a shoulder strap that's great for travel.

It's pricey, but this Frankford Umbrella is made to last. Crafted with marine-grade acrylic fabric that has UPF 50+ sun protection, this option is mold and mildew resistant, as well.

Want to feel bougie on the beach? How about a fringe-trimmed bright white beach umbrella with a pole that allows for adjustable height and angle?

If the wide coverage that a beach cabana offers is more your style, this top-rated all-in-one canopy umbrella—that comes with SPF 50+ UV protection—is a good bet.

You'll never lose track of where you put down your towel at the beach with this bright tropical umbrella to mark your spot. Plus, it has a sand anchor, tilt function, and air vent for stability to ensure it won't fall over or blow away in the wind.

Make any beach day feel like the ultimate Hawaii vacation with this large straw-thatched umbrella. It even has a built-in tilt mechanism to help keep you in the shade all day long.

Instead of a traditional beach umbrella, try a beach tent for maximum sun protection. To help ensure your tent doesn't fly away in the wind, it includes five sandbags, six steel stakes, six sand stakes, as well as tie-down strings. Plus, this XL version should fit three to four people, so it's perfect for a family.

This highly rated beach umbrella comes with all the necessary features: a vent at the top for stability in windy conditions, a heavy-duty sand anchor, a tilt function, fabric with UPF 50+ sun protection, and a carry bag. Plus, it's available in five different colorways.

For days when you don't want to lug around an oversize beach umbrella, this lightweight clip-on option comes in handy. Complete with UPF 100 fabric, an adjustable stem that allows for different angles, and a mesh carry bag, it makes a long walk to the water a total breeze.