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The Best Beach Chairs For Claiming Your Spot Next To The Ocean

When planning your next trip, make sure you’ve got the best seat in the house!

What trip to the beach is complete without the perfect seat? Having the right beach chair is absolutely necessary for maximum relaxation to keep you cool, comfortable, and off of the sand. Given that you'll likely spend endless hours of your summer in your beach chair—whether literally at the beach, camping, on even during backyard hangouts—you'll want to find just the right one for you. From your basic models to beach chairs with all the bells and whistles, there's something out there for everybody.

Coleman Camping Chair | Lightweight Utopia Breeze Beach Chair | Outdoor Chair with Low Profile
A portable beach chair should not take up much room in your cargo space. | Coleman

Leave your worries at home and kick back in this classic beach chair that combines easy portability with a low-to-the-ground design to let you stretch your legs out in the sand. Keep your frosty beverage and magazine in close reach with the convenience of a cup holder and seatback pocket.

Best Choice Products Set of 2 Adjustable Steel Mesh Zero Gravity Lounge Chair Recliners w/Pillows and Cup Holder Trays, Black
When you want to enjoy the beach like royalty, you bring thrones. | Best Choice Products

Removable elastic cords immediately adjust to your body's weight so you can smoothly glide into an ergonomic zero-gravity position for maximum comfort. The convenient, detachable tray is built with two cup holders, a phone holder, and a tablet holder so you never have to be far from your favorite drinks or electronic devices.

GCI Outdoor Waterside SunShade Folding Captain's Beach Chair with Adjustable SPF Canopy
Just don't forget the suntan lotion on your legs and arms. | GCI

Stay cool and out of the sun with a beach chair that features an adjustable SPF sunshade that rotates approximately 270 degrees from front to back—or, can collapse flat when not in use. Hard armrests ensure that you'll have a solid, supportive surface when standing up or sitting down, which means no more struggling in the sand!

STRONGBACK Low Gravity Beach Chair Heavy Duty Portable Camping and Lounge Travel Outdoor Seat with Built-in Lumbar Support
The last thing you want is your back to ache from an uncomfortable seat. | STRONGBACK

Those who truly value personal comfort won't want to miss out on this lounge with an ergonomic, lumbar-supportive design that aligns your body posture to provide relief to your spine and ease tension throughout your back. The wide, spacious seat helps align your hips and back for maximum comfort.

PORTAL Compact Folding Directors Chair Heavy Duty Folding Chair Padded with Carry Strap, Side Table and Armrest,Supports 300 lbs, Blue, Regular (DC-1013)
From soccer practice to sunbathing, one chair should handle every activity. | PORTAL

Don't let the compactness fool you, because this spacious and comfortable chair provides ample sitting room, making it a must-have for outdoor enthusiasts. Take to the beach, camping, or anywhere else—as the polyester canvas is both durable and weather-proof.

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