And flying beach umbrellas have caused many injuries and, tragically, some deaths. Choosing the best beach umbrella is a balance of price, portability, and safety. Our top pick, the beachBUB ...

The best beach umbrellas are like great mattresses or high-performance running shoes: Skimp on quality and you’ll have a bad time (or worse, you’ll end up hurt). Maybe that sounds far-fetched, but ...