Beach Umbrellas

 
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Any beach vacation is incomplete without an umbrella. After all, sunscreen  alone won't protect you from harmful UV rays all day long. It's important to cover up, too! Umbrellas are great for giving a little shade.

Individual Umbrellas

For trips to the beach grab an individual umbrella. Travel umbrellas  are compact and folded up for easy to carry sizes. Some are even offered with chair clamps  to eliminate the hassle of anchoring. However, if you're lounging along the ocean-side all day you'll want something durable and reliable. Most beach umbrellas run about six feet  in diameter, make sure you don't go much smaller than 6 feet or else you may find yourself catching a few more rays than expected!

Inexpensive umbrellas will have the basics--a pole and the umbrella part. However, spend a little more money and you'll find an irresistible amount of options! Wind stabilization and tilt features allow maximum coverage during any part of the day.

For more convenience find a beach umbrella with a telescope.  The telescope will allow you to adjust the umbrella's height depending on where you are sitting. 

Permanent Umbrellas

Permanent beach umbrellas  anchor into the ground for a more durable stay. Fiberglass  and rust free options are available and should prevent any weather damage during the year. These are good for longer stays outside and repeated use,year after year.

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