14 Best Beach Tents (Review) in 2020

Pacific Breeze is a fabulous pop up waterproof tent in a lovely bright sky blue fabric that makes the perfect all-rounder. It’s not only light-weight and therefore easy to carry but there’s plenty of room inside to accommodate up to three people. Featuring a fibreglass game on an Easy Up Hub system, it couldn’t be simpler to erect either. It has a rather ingenious drawstring mechanism that literally allows one person to set it up in under a minute. How brilliant is that? With its exceptional UPF 50+ protection, it’s great for those delicate being amongst you who currently resemble a milk bottle perhaps! Perfect for providing some much needed shade on a blazing hot day and equally as handy for wind proofing your spot at the beach. A fabulous little tent that you and the family get hours of ocean side enjoyment out of.

This superb little pop-up beach tent in an attractive and stylish blue color is the perfect fuss-free accompaniment to a family day out at the beach. While it’s small in stature, it’s big in protection and provides a ventilated and comfortable space to escape from the heat of the midday sun. Designed to be fully open at the front, there’s also an additional large sized mesh window at the rear which helps to circulate air and provide extra ventilation. It couldn’t be easier to set up with it’s easy to assemble hassle-free pop-up design. Supplied with its own carrying bag, it’s portable and easy to transport from the car to the beach and back again. Side sandbags are also included to help secure the tent against that refreshing ocean breeze with ample ground stakes also supplied. For outdoor comfort and protection, whether you’re enjoying a picnic in the park, lounging by a lakeside or catching some rays at the local beach, this Amazon Basics Beach Tent is an excellent choice. It does only provide limited sun protection, so your usual sunscreen is still highly recommended.

This large canopy style tent stands at over 7ft tall so provides plenty of overhead space. With it’s innovative and stylish stakeless design and eleven different cool and contemporary colors and patterns to choose from, you will make quite the impression down at the beach. Set up is simple and should take just a few minutes with everything neatly packing down into a convenient shoulder carrying bag for easy portability. This Neso Grande Beach Tent is fabricated from high quality and durable nylon blend with patented reinforced corners that have been specially designed for longevity. Better still, it offers UPF factor 50+ sun protection as well as being treated with a water repellent coating. That means come rain or shine, your family is fully protected from the elements. A set of corner bags is supplied, which can be filled with sand or weighted down with rocks to anchor the tent securely on a breezy day. This beach tent performs every bit as good as it looks and is perfect to accompany you on that next sunny family outing. For more amazing options like this, check out our guide to the best rooftop tents and pick the right one for your next trip.

If you’re thinking of investing in a new beach tent this summer, then take a look at the WolfWise ultra-lightweight yet durable polyester tent which effortlessly pops up and folds down in literally seconds. Complete with its own carrying bag, it’s totally portable an easy to transport. Inside there are storage pockets to keep smaller possessions safe and neatly organized plus two large windows positioned either side of the tent for extra airflow as well as visibility. Both the front and rear of this innovative tent open out full should even more ventilation be required. It’s spacious enough internally to accommodate up to 4 people and with its UPF+50 protected coating, absorbs 98% of the suns harmful ultraviolet rays. The frame itself is a highly durable and corrosion free galvanized steel construction while the tent fabric itself is a long-lasting and tear-free 190T polyester. For long lasting performance and full weather protection, the WolfWise is an excellent choice.

Not quite a fully functioning tent but so much more than an umbrella or a regular beach canopy, this is a genius invention that any family who loves the outdoors is sure to get tones of benefit from. It’s almost like having your own private VIP beach cabana! Sport-Brella Portable Canopy is especially useful for those families who love trips to the beach or partake in plenty of sports or other recreational pursuits. This is just the perfect track side accessory too. You never know when you might need a bit of protection and this has it in spades! Get it, like bucket and spades! Anyway, we love this and are sure you and your family will too. It’s everything you need and more and looks pretty stylish and funky too.

Heading to the beach with friend and family this weekend but don’t really want to pack the big boys tent? This this Deluxe style sun shelter with its ample headroom and space for 4 people makes a fabulous alternative. Easthills Easy Up Beach Tent also handily features an extended zippered porch for even more space and this makes the perfect place to set up that picnic, protected from sand in your nibbly bits! If you need a bit of privacy to change into your bathers, then you can also close up the front of the tent so no worry about exposing yourself. You should find setting this up a breeze and talking of which, there are plenty of plastic stakes (10 in total) to help stop this flying off in a sudden gust of wind.

This G4Free Cabana, patented pop-up beach tent comes in a range of attractive, fun and funky colors. It’s also fully anti ultraviolet, offering UPF 50+ sun protection. Perfect for the beach, trips to the park or even to use in your back yard or at an outdoors event where you might want to create some extra shelter. It’s all held inside a portable carry bag with a handle so ultimately transportable. There are plenty of nail and fixing holes to hold it down and its supplied with pegs and bags that can be weighted down for extra support against the wind. A great way of escaping from that blazing midday sun and seriously budget friendly.

All the same great design features you’d expect from the Pacific Breeze brand but in their entry level tent. This is like the Deluxe in looks and features but smaller and lighter overall so a great option for anyone who regularly enjoys the outdoors life. Featuring their specially designed hub system, they say it’s the fastest and easiest beach tent to set up and take down on the market. With a water resistant PE floor, you’ll use this tent for more than just visits to the beach this summer and there’s no need to worry about coming in from the sea and getting the inside of the tent went.

This fantastic pop up style tent could not be easier to assemble. In fact, you couldn’t even call it assembly. Chuck it to the ground and hey presto, up it pops. Childs play! Zomake Pop Up Beach Tent comes in a circular carry bag with straps so you can sling it over your shoulder and hot foot it from the car to the beach and be set up in no time. It opens up at both ends so provides plenty of ventilation as well as sun protection. There’s also two windows as well as the two large mesh doors so again, protection from UV rays and insects but plenty of breathability and ventilation if you happen to be taking a little nap. It’s water rather than rain resistant so this really is intended for use in the summer.

Another offering from the Easthills brand, this is a sun shelter that comes with an extendable zippered porch area. Should take less than a minute to assemble and will provide ample all day long protection from the sun’s harmful rays. It’s ultra-light weight and also water resistant so great for escaping an unexpected shower if you are at an outdoors sporting or other family recreational event. There’s plenty of internal ventilation with three sided roll up windows for 360 degree views. However, you can also handily close up the tent if you need any privacy. Comes with a handy shoulder strap carry bag and plenty of stakes to firmly tether down.

If you love to take in plenty of beach and ocean side action but you are also concerned about over exposure to the sun, either for you or if you have young kids, then this sun shelter offers the perfect solution. It’s like reserving your very own cabana. Lightspeed Outdoors Sun Shelter  isuser friendly, sets up in seconds and offers full 360- degrees visibility so you can keep an eye on your surroundings. It also features a uniquely designed front overhang which provides more shade and coverage than a conventional shaped shelter. The front porch area can be closed off if you do require extra privacy. Changing clothing, feeding kids etc.  It’s a great fully portable and easy to assemble sun shelter. For more great sun shelters check out our guide to the best beach umbrellas. 

With its patented pop up design structure that requires no assembly as such, iCorer Pop Up Beach Shelter is an innovative and genius little beach shelter that will provide plenty of UV protection. It’s fully coated in UV reflective coated fabric to keep you safe from the harmful rays. Perfect for the beach or even the park, it comes in its own carry case so can go anywhere with you. There’s plenty of open ventilation and it also features added wind protection. Light weight but durable construction, good looking design features and incredibly practical. Make sure you also check our guide to the best beach wagons for more great products like this. 

Lightspeed Canopy Style pop up tent offers plenty of UV protection and is the perfect tent to take to the beach or for any lover of the outdoors. It’s great for activities such as fishing too, providing some all-important shade and respite from the sun. It’s more canopy then tent but features built in side walls that offer protection from both the sun and wind and is fairly roomy so plenty of room for your family to take a shaded picnic or for you and all your fishing tackle. Easy to pack and transport, it comes with its own oversized carry bag and everything you need to keep it secure including sand pockets, stakes and guy-lines. The innovative pop up and down hub system with its pre-threaded poles means assembling this is a breeze.

In many ways, the Sun Ninja Pop-Up Beach Tent is the perfect shelter for days at the beach. It measures 10’ x 10’, so it provides plenty of shade for a small family. It’s made from water-resistant fabric that offers UPF 50+ protection from the sun, so it adds another layer of defense against sunburn. Plus, it’s super easy to set up and comes with stability poles and anchors, so it’s not going to blow away on a windy day. The only real downside is that it doesn’t provide any privacy if you’re looking for somewhere to get changed. But honestly, we think that’s a benefit as well because you get a 360º view of the sand and ocean – you can stay safe from the sun and enjoy the full beach day experience.