A sunshade can give you a lot more shade than an umbrella, with a lot less drama. We like the four-person Sun Ninja shade best, but we have other options, too.

Our bedding-and-home expert tested beach towels and found L.L.Bean’s to be the best for function and design. She also tested beach towels from Brooklinen, Tekla, Baina, and other brands.

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