If you visit a Grand Strand beach on a sunny day, chances are you’ll see one of Mike’s Spikes — green and white umbrella anchors that use pile-drive installation to secure beach umbrellas. The spikes ...

A day at the beach can quickly be ruined by an errant umbrella tumbling unpredictably across the sand and hitting someone. A recent incident in Asbury Park, New Jersey, brought this issue into the ...

Thousands of injuries happen every year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There have been many headlines, even deaths from beach umbrellas. Ocean Rescue in Palm Beach County ...

A beach day is a rite of passage during the summer months. While it’s wonderful to lie out in the sun with a cold beverage and a new book, or cool off in the ocean, beaches come with some surprising ...

The next time you go on vacation, check that your beach umbrella meets new safety standards. Our Bill O'Neil explains this in the video above. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The next time you go on vacation, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." "A day at the beach" might be synonymous with ease and relaxation, but if you've ever been stuck lugging ...

A beachgoer was impaled by an umbrella in Brevard County, Florida officials said. Photo by Noah Boyer via Unsplash A woman was impaled by a wayward beach umbrella that sent her to a hospital, Florida ...

And flying beach umbrellas have caused many injuries and, tragically, some deaths. Choosing the best beach umbrella is a balance of price, portability, and safety. Our top pick, the beachBUB ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. "A day at the beach" might be synonymous with ease and relaxation, but if ...