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Best Beach Tents

Updated May 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Arcshell
Premium Extra Large Pop Up Tent
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Bottom Line

Premium beach pop-up tent that's airy and spacious.

Pros

Very spacious. Has handy interior pockets and a closable front flap, as well as flaps on the windows. Included sandbags and stakes add stability. Waterproof and flame-resistant.

Cons

Difficult to get back into the carrying bag.

Coleman
DayTripper Beach Shade
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Bottom Line

Traditional tent from a trusted camping brand

Pros

Door zips up for privacy. Guy lines add stability. Includes storage pockets. Offers sun protection of UPF 50+. Has a line inside to dry wet clothing. Comes in a choice of colors.

Cons

Takes a little longer to put up and dismantle.

ihoven
Pop Up Beach Tent
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Bottom Line

Very inexpensive, easy-to-use pop-up tent.

Pros

Spacious yet compact and easy to transport. No windows, but zip-up flaps can be rolled back to aid ventilation. Curtain in the front offers privacy and fresh air. Waterproof.

Cons

No sandbags – uses stakes to keep it stable, which may not be enough on a breezy beach.

Best Bang for the Buck
Odoland
Instant Pop-Up
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Bottom Line

Nicely-designed tent with lots of ventilation.

Pros

Extended length tent that can be set up in under two minutes. UPF 50+. Sandbags and stakes keep it sturdy. Instant set up – just stretch out the legs and pull the string.

Cons

Not much headroom if using full height beach chairs.

Pacific Breeze
Easy Setup Beach Tent
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Bottom Line

Lightweight pop-up tent that's super easy and quick to erect.

Pros

Rear mesh pocket shelf is handy for keeping sunscreen out of the sand. UPF of 50+ and water repellent. Mesh windows. Made from breathable polyester. Internal pockets can store personal items.

Cons

No privacy flaps on the windows.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 39 Models Considered
  • 9 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 63 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Eliza
      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Linsay
      Linsay
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Arcshell

    Premium Extra Large Pop Up Tent

    Arcshell

    Premium Extra Large Pop Up Tent

    Premium beach pop-up tent that's airy and spacious.

    $59
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    Coleman

    DayTripper Beach Shade

    Coleman

    DayTripper Beach Shade

    Traditional tent from a trusted camping brand

    $40
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    ihoven

    Pop Up Beach Tent

    ihoven

    Pop Up Beach Tent

    Very inexpensive, easy-to-use pop-up tent.

    $31
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    Pacific Breeze

    Easy Setup Beach Tent

    Pacific Breeze

    Easy Setup Beach Tent

    Lightweight pop-up tent that's super easy and quick to erect.

    $69