South Bethany's mayor, Edie Dondero, told WBOC on Wednesday that the discussion originated in a council meeting last month.

The best beach tent provides shelter, UV protection and a place to stash your valuables. Here are the models we recommend, ...

Before you bring a tent or canopy to the Jersey Shore, check your town’s rules. Some ban oversized umbrellas or enclosed ...

Monmouth Beach: Tents with walls or screens, or larger than 10-by-10 feet are banned. Ocean Grove: Tents or canopies are not allowed. Lavallette: Walled tents are not permitted. Sandy Hook: Umbrellas ...

Bradenton Beach commissioners on July 17 took a step toward the regulation of commercial cabanas on public beaches as they ...

Some towns have completely banned beach canopies while others say you're welcome to bring any kind of shade. Check out this town-by-town guide.

On July 14, the City of St. Pete Beach held a community input meeting with residents regarding a comprehensive "beach ...

Finding the right device for shade at the beach can be surprisingly tricky. Cheap umbrellas are typically useless. Expensive umbrellas are better, but securing them in high winds is difficult at best.

The Anchor Works umbrella is the sturdiest I've ever tried. It can withstand winds up to 25 mph. The secret is its anchor that burrows into the sand.

Dig it deeper than you think. If you're using a heavier umbrella made of wood or metal, it needs to be dug at least a foot ...

A 19-year-old lifeguard was rushed to the hospital this week after being impaled by a flying beach umbrella. Reporting for Saturday TODAY, NBC’s Julie Tsirkin shares a look at the new safety ...

A beach official reminds people about the importance of beach safety after a lifeguard was impaled by an umbrella in Asbury Park, New Jersey.