Best Family Beach Tents and Umbrellas 2018
20 Family Beach Tents and Umbrellas That Will Keep You Cool in the Hot Summer Sun
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Nothing beats a day at the beach with your family . . . unless your family includes little kids, in which case your day at the beach will probably leave you insanely exhausted instead of incredibly relaxed. Between hauling enough gear to entertain and feed a crew for hours to planning for sand, sun, bugs, and waves, spending a successful day by the water can feel like crossing a minefield — a superfun and beautiful minefield, but still, a mom needs to go in with a plan. Step one, pick up one of the following 20 beach tents and umbrellas that will ensure everyone can get a break from the sun to rest, fuel up, then get back out there for more Summer fun. From tiny tents made just for babies to huge enclosures designed to fit the whole fam, these structures will ensure your day at the beach is as cool as possible.
1 Pottery Barn Kids Family Pop Up Tent
Pottery Barn Kids' Family Pop Up Tent ($99) fits two people and comes in its own carrying case, which becomes the base of the tent when opened. Four stakes secure the tent to the ground when it's opened.
2 OutdoorMaster Pop Up Beach Tent
The OutdoorMaster Pop Up Beach Tent ($80, originally $102) raises in seconds with no assembly required. Made of durable polyester and oxford fabric, the tent provides protection from sun, rain, and wind.
3 EasyGoUmbrella Giant Rainbow Beach Umbrella
The EasyGoUmbrella Giant Rainbow Beach Umbrella ($70) has a heavy duty pole with height adjustment options and an easy tilt adjustment. A screw stake makes the umbrella supersturdy, and a silver umbrella lining offers extra UV protection.
4 Schylling Play Shade
The Schylling Play Shade ($43) is made with a special SPF 50+ material and has a patented design that pops up in seconds.
5 CoolCabanas Large Canopy
CoolCabanas 3 Large Canopy ($139) has a patented design that makes it supereasy to fold, carry, and assemble. The canopy accommodates up to four adults but is light enough for just one to carry.
6 Pacific Play Tents Lil Nursery Tent
Pacific Play Tents' Lil Nursery Tent ($19, originally $50) is made just for little beachgoers with UV treated fabric, two mesh side walls, and a mesh roll-up door for plenty of ventilation and visibility.
7 Lovin' Summer Beach Tent
Lovin' Summer's Beach Tent ($129, originally $149) offers simple sun protection with some chic style. The tent has multiple set-up positions and provides great shade for the whole family.
8 Neso Tents Grande Beach Tent
Available in multiple colours, Neso Tents Grande Beach Tent ($135) sets up in just a couple of minutes. Weigh corner anchor bags down with sand or rocks, then enjoy the water-repellent, UPF 50+ sun protection.
9 Coleman Instant Screenhouse
Coleman's Instant Screenhouse ($100, originally $160) sets up easily in around 60 seconds and provides more than 40 square feet of shade. Two large T-doors allow for easy access in the front and at the back.
10 Coleman DayTripper Beach Shade
Available in multiple colours, the Coleman DayTripper Beach Shade ($55) offers UPF 50+ sun protection. An extended floor can be zipped shut for privacy while changing clothes, and a dry line offers a convenient place to hang wet bathing suits and towels. The tent comes with ground stakes and can be set up in about five minutes.
11 BeachBUB Beach Umbrella System
BeachBUB's Beach Umbrella System ($140) is wind tested up to 35 miles per hour and sits on top of the beach, meaning you won't need to dig deep holes or screw in an anchor. Just fill the base with sand.
12 Nidö Mini Travel and Play Tent
The Nidö Mini Travel and Play Tent ($60) has a travel-friendly compact design and will protect your child from the sun, sand, wind, and bugs. The pop-up system makes set-up and storage supereasy.
13 Beach Brella Regatta Beach Umbrella
Beach Brella's Regatta Beach Umbrella ($149) is about a chic as a beach shade can get. The umbrella can stand as high as six feet for adults and can be adjusted as low as three feet for small children. Made of microfibre polyester with a water-repellent coating, the umbrella comes with it's own lightweight carrying case made of durable canvas.
14 EasyGo Shelter
The EasyGo Shelter ($50, originally $60) sets up instantly. Just pull a string and the tent pops up, offering maximum shade and wind protection.
15 Overcrest Portable Beach Tent
The Overcrest Pop-Up Tent ($39) is made to protect babies for sun, sand, and bugs. The self-expanding tent requires zero assembly and weighs in at just under a pound, making it superportable.
16 Sport-Brella Sun Umbrella
The Sport-Brella Sun Umbrella ($58, originally $65) protects from UVA and UVB rays and offers side panels for extra protection and wind flaps for ventilation.
17 Easthills Outdoors Easy Up Beach Tent
The Easthills Outdoors Easy Up Beach Tent ($60) sets up quickly and simply and includes a zippered front porch and SPF 50+ sun protection. The tent is big enough to fit two adults in beach chairs.
18 AMMSUN Beach Umbrella
Available in six colourful stripe combos, the AMMSUN Beach Umbrella ($28) is supersturdy. A vented top keeps things cool in the sun and stable in the wind. Adjust the tilt position with an easy push button.
19 Shade Shack Beach Tent
Available in two sizes, the Shade Shack Beach Tent ($50-$70) requires zero set up, popping up in seconds. Three full walls give you more complete shading, but the windows and the back of the tent open to keep you cool.
20 Crown Shades Instant Folding Canopy
The Crown Shades Instant Folding Canopy ($139) provides 100 square feet of shade coverage, big enough for up to six people to sit under. Even better? It can be set up by just one person. The canopy is water-repellent and provides UV protection.
