iCorer Automatic Pop Up Instant Portable Outdoors Quick Cabana Beach Tent Sun Shelter
This affordable outdoor shower tent is an excellent value, easy to set up, and provides excellent protection from the sun.
Lightspeed Outdoors Quick Cabana Beach Tent Sun Shelter
This quick cabana is 80% as attractive as a traditional beach tent, with 72" of headroom and a spacious 40" porch. It offers more livable space than a hammock, and the sturdy sunshades provide enough shelter to block UV rays.
Lightspeed Outdoors Tall Canopy
Lightspeed Outdoors Tall Canopy is the largest shade tent that we tested. Its huge interior and spacious footprint made it our favorite way to catch some vitamin D on a hot day at the beach.
Lightspeed Outdoors XL Sport Shelter Instant Pop Up
This 10 x 10 x 4-foot shelter is the cheapest portable sun shelter that we tested, but it's also the most durable. Its poles are tough, and the walls are taut and opaque, protecting you from the sun during even the hottest days.
WhiteFang Deluxe XL Pop Up Beach Tent Sun Shade Shelter for 3-4 Person
The deluxe pop up tent provides spacious comfort and protection for 2 adults and 2 kids. The included privacy divider allows you to keep the kids in the tent out of the elements. The incorporated sunshade provides great UV protection and provides additional ventilation.
Lightspeed Outdoors Xtra Wide Quick Set Up Privacy Tent
The easy setup, good waterproofing, and ventilation make this shelter a good choice for extended camping trips and backcountry excursions.
Lightspeed Outdoors A Shade Beach Tent
The best inexpensive beach tent provided full protection from direct sunlight, and withstands gale force winds. The vented doors and windows let in a steady breeze while blocking off the wind.
Easthills Outdoors Instant Shader Deluxe XL Beach Tent Easy Up 99" Wide for 4-6 Person Sun Shelter
Easthills is one of the most well-known brands in the outdoor and beach industry. This company makes a variety of camping items, including tents, sleeping bags, and hammocks. It's no surprise that their sun shelter had one of the highest UV ratings out of any tent we tested.
Sunhigo Beach Tent Sun Shelter 3-4 Person UPF 50+ Beach Sun Shade Tent Portable Double-Door Beach Sunshade Umbrella Tent with Extendable Floor
The Beach Tent Sun Shelter is sturdy enough to be pitched in any weather and large enough to accommodate three people. The UV-protected fabric lets in plenty of light but blocks out most of the harmful sun's rays, while the light gray color and 2 doors, 2 windows, and 360-degree ventilation make it a great option for watching the sunset or hanging out with friends.
Mobihome Beach Tent Sun Shelter Pop Up, Sand & Surf Beach Shade Tents Umbrella & Portable Canopy Easy Setup for 2-3 Person Outdoor Camping Fishing
This beach tent popped up immediately. It protected us from both rain and sun. The gray fabric of the beach shelter didn't show the dirt as badly as the ones that were brightly colored.