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OC the Beach Umbrellas
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A Beach Umbrella Will Help You Get the Most Out of Your Beach Holiday
Are you fed up with looking for a small patch of shade to sit in on the beach? Maybe jostling with your partner to squeeze yourselves in? Well, you can now say goodbye to struggling to fit in the shade. A good beach umbrella will provide enough shade for you and your partner to sit comfortably in beach chairs, with room for the kids to play in the sand in front, protected from the fierceness of the sun above. You will also enjoy protection from blowing sand. All in all you will have a much more comfortable beach experience if you take along a good umbrella.
Beach umbrellas usually come in attractive, vibrant colors which not only look good, but also make good markers for youngsters to return to on the beach.
When shopping for a beach umbrella, look for a good-sized one - an 8 foot diameter is a good baseline. Dull anodized aluminum is a good choice for the pole, being rust-free and light-weight. Many umbrellas have anchor spiraling at the end of the pole, for extra sturdiness in the sand.
A good choice of material for the ribs is fiberglass, and make sure there are enough ribs to make the umbrella sturdy and safe. Sixteen ribs are usually sufficient for a sturdy, long-lasting umbrella.
The best umbrellas come with adjustable metal tilts so you can set the umbrella at the optimal angle to cast the maximum shadow. The umbrella covering itself can be made from various materials - a popular choice is weatherproof polyester coated with Teflon. Look also for vents in the canopy which allow for air release and help prevent the umbrella from inverting.
Finally, your ideal beach umbrella will have some provision for transportation and storage - look for an umbrella that comes with its own light-weight fabric carrying bag.
A good beach umbrella is an attractive fashion accessory which will turn heads on the beach - believe me, people sweltering in the full glare of the sun will be very envious. Even more importantly, it will offer protection to you and your family from the potentially harmful rays of the sun, and make the beach experience what it was always meant to be - a fun, relaxing time for the family to bond. Especially if you have young children with you, you will not regret the investment you made in your beach umbrella.
OCtheBeach.com is your online resource forthe beach umbrellas you may need for hanging out on the beach in Ocean City. To save time and money you can shop right here; click the beach umbrellas below for more information about them or for any of the other "beach stuff" shown.
Beach Umbrellas
Give your child the Kids Purple Beach Chair & Umbrella and protect her or him from the sun's harmful rays. Kids love toting their very own chair to the beach on a camping trip to a picnic or on family outings. The Kids Purple B... [Read more]
This FiberBuilt 7.5-foot Wooden Beach Umbrella is reinforced with fiberglass ribs for durability. The umbrella fabric is top-grade Sunbrella fabric. The unique feature of this wooden umbrella is its pointed tip, which makes use on ... [Read more]
What We Like About the Key Largo Wood Pole Market Umbrella The Key Largo 9-foot Wood Market Umbrella is a durable, attractive, and economical choice. This patio umbrella features an octagonal canopy made of outdoor-rated polyester ... [Read more]
If you're under the Frankford Umbrella 7.5 ft. Commercial Grade Beach Umbrella with Marine Grade Fabric and Ashwood Pole it might not be you that's getting all those admiring glances. This flashy beach umbrella has the looks and fe... [Read more]
The Frankford Umbrella 6.5 ft. Shade Star Wood Beach Umbrella lets you stake out your sandy territory with style. This beach umbrella has a durable solid ash wooden pole with zinc-plated joints and rivets designed to stand up to th... [Read more]
The Frankford Umbrella 6 ft. Tilting Solar Reflective Beach Umbrella with White Aluminum Pole makes life at the beach a whole lot more comfortable. This beach umbrella has a sturdy yet lightweight white aluminum pole with push-butt... [Read more]
Relaxing on the beach or by the pool can be made even more enjoyable with the Frankford Umbrellas Commercial Grade Wooden Beach Lounger. The marine grade spar fabric is fade-proof water-resistant and stain-resistant so you can loun... [Read more]
Beach? Check. Lounge chair? Check. Now you just need the Frankford Umbrella Silver Coated Reflective Clamp Umbrella and a cold drink. This umbrella not only reflects sun's harmful rays away from your delicate skin (50 plus UPF prot... [Read more]
You can kick back and relax with the Miller High Life 6 ft. Beach Umbrella which keeps some distance between you and the sun. This beach-pole umbrella features the well-recognized Miller High Life logo on a heavy-duty vinyl shade m... [Read more]
The Cinzano 6 ft. Beach Umbrella is the perfect solution for beating the heat. This beach-pole umbrella features the latest in aluminum frame design with three points of tilt articulation. A sturdy multi-ribbed undercarriage suppor... [Read more]
Keep yourself well protected from the sun while enjoying the fun and beauty of summer with the Rio Calypso Print Sun Blocking Beach Umbrella. You'll love its fun floral print and large 6-inch diameter umbrella which will keep you w... [Read more]
Relax at the beach watch the waves read a book or chat with friends under the Rio Caribbean Sky Stripe 6-foot Beach Umbrella. Designed to have an SPF of 50 you can spend time outside this summer without worrying about the sun. The ... [Read more]
The 6 ft. Cabana Stripe Beach Umbrella can add some bright summer style wherever you decide to use it. This beach-pole umbrella features your choice of vivid stripes on a weather-resistant solution-dyed super-heavyweight acrylic ma... [Read more]
Enjoy a hot summer day beneath the shelter of the 6 ft. Campari Logo Beach Umbrella. This beach-pole umbrella makes a statement with the official Campari logo on a durable vinyl shade material. The frame features the latest in qual... [Read more]
Planning an ocean-side escape? (Lake-side and pond-side work too. )The Argentario Stripe Beach Umbrella allows you to enjoy the sun's warmth without worrying about its health hazards. The striped shade features bold European-inspir... [Read more]
The design of the spectacular 6-Foot Palapa Beach Umbrella calls to mind golden beaches and calm blue skies. It's a cheerful addition to any pool or beachside scene! The umbrella's thatch material is a fibrillated polypropylene whi... [Read more]
A tilt feature on a beach umbrella is somewhat of a rare thing but it comes standard on the Classic 6-ft. Beach Umbrella. This umbrella has a durable 2-piece aluminum pole with a pointed bottom for easy placement in the sand. It of... [Read more]
The 8 ft. Blue Gradation Patio or Beach Sand Umbrella provides a bright, cheerful spot of shade wherever you happen to be in the sun. A three-position tilt collarmakes it easy to provide yourself shade at the beach or on the patio.... [Read more]
Enjoy relaxing in the sun without getting burned with the Rio Forest Green Sun Blocking Beach Umbrella. Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation you'll love taking this stylish umbrella with you to the beach or anywhere outdoors t... [Read more]
Choose your favorite color of the 6 ft. Deluxe Striped Beach Umbrella and prevent your own skin color from being bright red. This beach-pole umbrella features bright colors on a weather-resistant solution-dyed super-heavyweight acr... [Read more]
