The 11 Best Beach Canopies, Tents, and Umbrellas, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall Beach Tent

Oileus XL Beach Tent

$100
$65 at Amazon


$67 at Walmart

We put the Oileus 4-Person Beach Tent Sun Shelter at the top of our list because of its portability and how easy it is to set up on the beach. It’s impressively lightweight and folded down into a very compact size and shape that could easily be thrown into a large beach bag. We also thought it was much easier to assemble than most other tents or beach umbrellas—once you extend the legs, just pull the cords on top and it will pop into place. 

Judging from the size of the package, we at first thought it was going to be on the small side, but surprisingly, it proved to be quite spacious. We also liked the mesh windows, which you can close to keep bugs or sand from blowing inside. Additionally, there are storage pockets inside where you can store sunscreen, books, or other knick-knacks.

In addition to pegs, the Olieus also comes with six bags that you can fill with sand or rocks to keep the tent stable. We found that it was very stable in the wind even without the anchors, so we feel confident it’ll hold up well and won’t blow away during especially breezy days. Unfortunately, the extendable flat at the front does not have pegs, so you may have to put something heavy on top of it to make sure it doesn’t flap around. 

Material: Polyester | Size: 92 x 45 x 45 inches | Weight: 4 pounds | Capacity: 4 people