"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So, what makes the Shibumi Shade better (or worse) than other options on the market? And more importantly ...

Shibumi Shades are lightweight, portable beach shades designed to be wind-powered. They are easy to set up and offer UPF 50+ sun protection. While more expensive than traditional umbrellas, their ...

Patches of brilliant turquoise and rich royal blue sprawl along Kure Beach, my one-traffic-light town on the southeastern tip of North Carolina. Though you'll notice these colors in the rolling ...

Thomas Blackburn looks forward to his family’s weeklong beach vacation at the Isle of Palms every year. He has been coming to the South Carolina barrier island since he was a child. Now a father with ...

Update, April 2021 :The Shibumi Shade is now sold in more than two dozen retail stores along the coast from Virginia Beach, Va., to St. Augustine, Fla. Locations are listed on the company’s website.

We focused on portability, ease of assembly, durability, and overall performance while testing the best beach canopies for keeping your cool in the sun. If you ask us, you should always bring your own ...