So you’re heading to the beach

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Of course you bring the sunscreen. And you trick your kids out in SPF clothing. Maybe pack a water blaster or two. And don’t forget to load up on sand castle toys.

But beyond that, you need solid beach chairs and beach umbrellas.

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You want chairs that are lightweight, kid-friendly, and easy to tote around. As for umbrellas, find ones that are simple to set up, and that stay anchored in the sand because you don’t want it blown away if things get windy. Added bonus is if it’s roomy enough for the whole family. Here are the best beach chair and beach umbrella options.
Tommy Bahama Big Boy Backpack Chair Blue Stripe
If you're a big guy, this is your beach chair. Tommy Bahama's ultra-popular backpack beach chair has four recline positions.
Buy Now $52.98
This Tommy Bahama beach chair sits 13 inches off the ground, with an eight-inch seat height. It has a thick cushioned pillow, a mandatory drink holder, molded cushion arms and large rear easy-access carry pouch.
Helinox Beach Chair
The Lamborghini of beach chairs is the Helinox. It has splayed legs and a lowered seat height that ensure stability in the sand, a high back, mesh ventilation panels to provide ample airflow in the blazing sun, and an integrated cupholder.
Buy Now $149.95
The chair accommodates up to 320 pounds, and is easy to set up, using a bungee cord. The beach chair comes with its own carry sack, which also doubles as a headrest. The beach chair chair seat and the carry sack are machine washable. No really, what more do you want?
Tommy Bahama Big Kahuna Extra Large Folding Beach Chair
Take beach lounging to new levels with this Tommy Bahama beach chair, which comes with its own umbrella.
Buy Now $79.99
This beach chair, by Tommy Bahama, reclines to five different positions, lays flat, and includes a fold-out towel bar and swing-out cup holder. It even has a seat-side zippered pouch and cell phone case. Plus, it’s rust-proof.
STRONGBACK Low Gravity Beach Chair with Lumbar Support
Got an aching back? Then you need this beach chair, which aligns your posture and helps make your back less tense. After all, you are at the beach, so you might as well enjoy it.
Buy Now $59.95
This beach chair’s claim to fame is its ergonomic seat, which helps you with your posture. It accommodates up to 300 pounds and is easy to transport.
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Child's Outdoor Chair
Kids need their own beach chairs, and this is one for the ages. Its sturdy metal frame is covered with strong, surface-wash material in the shape of a boldy-colored bug buddy!
Buy Now $19.99
Reinforced edges prevent tears, and the cover is fade resistant – no matter how many trips to the beach you take! Built in cup holders are perfect for juice boxes – they’re mesh, so any spills will seep right on through – or cans of bug spray.
Baby Delight Go with Me Chair
This kid beach chair weighs just over six pounds. It has a five-point removable harness and is safe for kids up to 75 pounds. The snack tray and canopy are nice touches, and both are removable.
Buy Now $69.95
No longer will little sun lovers have to huddle in adult chairs. This baby chairs grows with your kid, and is fully adjustable. Worth noting: the polyester fabric is not treated with flame retardants.
Sport-Brella Vented SPF 50+ Sun and Rain Canopy Umbrella
We like this beach umbrella because it provides UPF 50 sun protection, and has side panels for extra protection and wind flaps to keep things nice and airy.
Buy Now $58.03
This beach umbrella has three tie-down cords, is fully portable (of course), weight just around nine pounds, and has an eight-foot canopy is made of 210 D Polyester for all-weather protection. 
BEACHBUB All-in-One Beach Umbrella System
With its solid anchoring system, this beach umbrella is ideal for windy days or conditions.
Buy Now $148.35
The umbrella, which is 50 UPF and rated to withstand up to 35 mph winds, has an integrated tarp at the base you fill with sand then clip to the umbrella pole to weight and balance it. Because you’re using sand from the location where you set up, there’s no extra weight to carry. And filling the anchor tarp is quick and easy. The umbrella and base weigh around nine pounds packed into Beach Bub’s carry bag. The base is 120 lbs. when filled with sand.
Pacific Breeze Easy Up Beach Tent
When a mere umbrella just won't do, you need a beach tent. And we mean this beach tent. It provides all-weather protection, weighs just 4.5 pounds, and folds down quickly.
Buy Now $69.99
It has a roomy interior with internal pockets for personal items. And this beach tent even has a water-resistant PE floor to avoid any hot sand or burned feet.

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