For just one or two people heading to a more-crowded beach, we’ve also included two umbrellas and one beach tent. When you have plenty of space on the beach, this stretchable spandex canopy is ...

We acquired 21 popular beach canopies, tents, and umbrellas and put them to the test ... says Browder—and with most of our highest-rated picks costing over $100, we have to agree.

For or against? We’ve rounded up some standouts: from classic umbrellas and quick pop-up shelters, to luxe ’70s-style beach tents for whiling away a summer’s day with friends or family. We’ve also ...