If you’re gearing up for some fun in the sun this summer but you’re overwhelmed by all the options for chairs, towels, and umbrellas. Consumer Reports has you covered with some of the best beach, pool ...

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— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. There are two schools of thought on the beach. One regards it with typical sea-drenched ...

BIG DIFFERENCE. KCRA 3’S JASON. MARK SHOWS US HOW WELL IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN. AND IF YOU’RE GEARING UP TO GO OUT AND ENJOY THE DAY BY THE RIVER OR ON THE BEACH, THERE ARE SO MANY CHOICES WHEN IT COMES ...

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 ...

There’s nothing quite like a summer day at the beach. And if you want to beat the heat while enjoying the sand and the surf, a quality beach umbrella is essential. SKIP AHEAD Best beach umbrellas of ...

Last year, I wrote about a breakthrough canopy-styled beach umbrella that uses sandbags to prevent it from cartwheeling down the shoreline in windy weather, while providing great coverage and an easy ...