Don't get sand all over yourself. Bring a portable beach chair. With a lightweight design and plenty of creative options, relaxing, sunning, or just enjoying watching the beachgoers frolic, can be made all the better, knowing when the day is done, hauling your portable beach chair back to the car won't be a huge undertaking. Available in hammock styles, chairs with built in umbrellas or visors, and even chairs with lumbar padding.
13 Recommendations and 159 Ideas
Lightweight Beach Lounger
This clever portable beach lounger doubles up as an upright chair, allowing you to sit or lie down in a variety of positions depending on your mood. It features a strong steel frame, with a folding design making it easy to store and transport. It’s lightweight too, weighing in at just over 11lbs.
What we like:
● Changes from a sitting position to laying completely flat
● Very comfortable
● Built-in pillow
What we don’t like:
● The frame is quite slim so may not be suitable for larger adults
● Can be difficult to get in and out of
● No cupholders or pockets
Lightweight Foldable Chaise Lounge
This lightweight beach lounge chair is both stylish and comfortable. It has an adjustable backrest with a variety of different reclining positions, and it includes a comfortable head pillow. This beach lounger folds flat, and it’s even small enough to fit into a suitcase, making it easy and convenient to transport. The chair is made from breathable Texteline fabric, so it will dry out quickly, even if it gets wet at the beach.
What we like:
● Very comfortable
● Strong and sturdy
● Lays completely flat
● Quick-drying
● Easy to fold and carry
What we don’t like:
● No carrying strap
Folding Beach Chair
Life Is Good
This lightweight beach chair will make long days at the beach comfortable and stress-free. The chair features a simple design that folds away flat and includes two straps so it can be carried on your back as a backpack. With two large cup holders and a removable cooler bag, this travel beach chair has everything you need to relax at the beach.
This compact beach chair is perfect for young families who are looking for a lightweight folding lounge chair that is easy to carry.
What we like:
● Removable accessory pouch/cooler
● Adjustable backpack straps for easy carrying
● 5-position frame
● Large seat and back
● Weighs just 9.02lb
What we don’t like:
● Low seating position means this chair may not be suitable for people with weaker legs
Ultralight Portable Beach Chair
BIGTREE
This is the lightest beach chair on our list, weighing in at just 2.5lbs! It comes with a travel bag included and folds small enough to fit in a backpack or bag, making it one of the best portable beach chairs for travel lovers. This lightweight chair is comfortable to use and features two useful side pockets (one on each side) which are ideal for storing books, sunglasses, snacks, and anything else you want to take to the beach.
This chair is the perfect choice for adventurers, or simply anyone looking for a super light weight beach chair.
What we like:
● Strong yet lightweight design
● Small enough to fit into a bag
● Just 2.5lb
What we don’t like:
● No cup holders
Lightweight Folding Beach Lounge Chair
KingCamp
This folding chaise lounge beach chair is sturdy and comfortable, with a convenient tri-folding design that makes it easy to carry and store. It has a strong steel frame, with a mesh fabric seat supported by a bungee system, making this one of the most comfortable lightweight portable sunloungers around. It also has a removable padded pillow, along with a storage pocket to safely store your phone, book, sunglasses, or anything else you need to hand while relaxing on the beach. It’s easy to see why this is one of the most popular light beach chairs around!
What we like:
● Very comfortable
● Fully reclines
● Lightweight and sturdy
● Easy to fold
What we don’t like:
● Because the seating uses a bungee suspension system, it can sag where you sit if you are heavier
● No cup holder
Folding Beach Lounge Chair
Telescope Casual
This is one of the most popular low folding beach chairs around, and it’s easy to see why. It features a classic design with hand-shaped wooden arms that add a touch of class to this portable beach chair. It has three reclining positions, ranging from completely flat, or fully upright, so it’s a great choice for anyone who lives a snooze on the beach.
It’s super lightweight at just 6.5lbs, so it’s very easy to carry to and from the beach.
What we like:
● Super lightweight at just 6.5lbs
● Stylish wooden arms
● Available in a variety of colors and patterns
What we don’t like:
● No carry strap
● No drink holder
Rio Beach Foldable Beach Chair
RIO Brands
This lightweight lounge chair is perfect for days at the beach. It features a four-position backrest, which is easy to adjust with a pinch-free mechanism, and two armrests for maximum comfort. The frame is durable and strong, with a comfortable wide seat to fit most body types. Although this beach lounge chair looks fairly large, when folded this chair weighs just 11lbs, and has two straps so you can carry it as a backpack to and from the beach. It also has a built-in cup holder, and a useful storage pouch to store valuables.
What we like:
● Available in a wide variety of styles and colors
● Sturdy and comfortable for people of all sizes
● Backpack straps for carrying
● Lightweight
● Wide seat
What we don’t like:
● The arms are quite low on this chair
Folding Deck Chair with Cushion
Perfect For: Those who prefer a rustic vibe
What We Like: Sleek, stylish, and luxurious design
This foldable, reclining beach chair is a dream for those looking for one that blends functionality and style. Weighing just 21 lbs, this folds completely flat, so you can carry it around with you. If you wish to stroll further down the beach to find a quieter spot, this chair won’t tire you out. The eucalyptus wood and polyester fabric complement each other beautifully to deliver optimum cushioning and comfort with just the right incline.
Designer Advice:
This compact beach chair will easily fit into your car’s trunk. Since it’s so easy to carry around, you can also take an umbrella along to reduce the risk of sunburn. Lounge and unwind with your favorite drink, and soak in the sun without a care on this lovely beach chair.
What Users Say:
It’s a modern good looking chair, and I like that I can easily move it to shady areas as it folds easily and is light.
On The Go Portable Beach Lounger
Arlmont & Co.
This folding beach lounger is perfect for long days at the beach. It comes with a removable sunshade that can be adjusted 360 degrees to ensure you have the perfect amount of shade when you need it. A handy side pocket provides a convenient place to store phones, books, or anything else you want to keep nearby while you’re at the beach. The four-position backrest means you can easily change the lounger from a reclining position to a sitting position as needed.
What we like:
● Made from a breathable non-toxic fabric
● Comfortable
● Folds flat for easy storage and transportation
● Weighs 13.5lb
What we don’t like:
● This is a low folding beach chair, so it may be difficult for some people to get up out of the chair
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Reclining Beach Chair with Cushion
Perfect For: Beaches and lawns
What We Like: Water- and mildew-resistant to enhance durability
This foldable reclining beach chair has a solid wood frame and canvas material. The combination is highly durable, lightweight, and sturdy. It can hold weight up to 200 lbs, and the armrests are designed to provide optimum comfort. The neck pillow ensures that you can snooze and lounge without straining your neck. It is available in four fun patterns, perfect for beaches, campsites, and poolside.
Designer Advice:
This chair is ideal for use by the beach or pool. It has the perfect recline to relax by the beach and enjoy a wonderful day in the sun. The armrests are wide enough to hold a drink or a book. Weighing just 14 lb, you can take it anywhere outdoors and truly make the most of it.
What Users Say:
Compact, lightweight, and comfortable, this chair is also so pretty!
Lightweight Beach Rocking Chair
Relax on the beach in comfort with this collapsible beach chair. Unlike most lightweight beach chairs, this one features a unique rocking design to help you relax. This chair is super comfortable, with a padded seat made from durable Oxford fabric that will stand up to years of wear. It also has a built-in cup holder so that your favorite drink is within easy reach at all times.
This is a great choice for people looking for a lightweight alternative to a traditional rocking chair. It’s small enough that you can take it on holidays and to the beach, and it comes in a convenient bag for transportation.
What we like:
● Rocking chair design
● Comfortable and stylish
● Padded seat
● Great quality
● Easy to get in and out of
What we don’t like:
● There’s nothing we don’t like about this chair!
Lightweight beach chair with canopy
Arlmont & Co.
This lightweight beach chair has a built-in canopy to shade you from the sun, keeping you cool even on the hottest summer days. It has two useful cup holders for storing drinks and snacks, and padded armrests to keep you comfortable all day long. The chair folds up easily and comes with a convenient carry bag for transportation.
This packable beach chair is a great choice for taller or heavier people, thanks to its strong steel frame.
What we like:
● Removable sun canopy
● Two cup holders
● Strong, high-quality frame
What we don’t like:
● At 13lbs it’s one of the heavier options
Kelsyus canopy backpack beach chair, portable hammock
Small, but comfortable portable chair for outdoor applications. This simple element can be used as a beach chair. It is available in blue and green color. Its surface features special openings that serve as handles.
Lightweight - and therefore pretty portable - folding beach lounge chair with foldable footrest and fuchsia pink padding. The backrest offers additional, ergonomically friendly cushioning on head level, and a removable cushion on lumbar section.
Portable Beach Lounge Chair (Set of 2)
This Set of 2 Beach Lounges in Black & Blue Finish offers a tubular steel frame, and 300 pounds of weight capacity. Also features 2 zippered pockets, carry straps, reclining mechanism, and resistance to rust, water, and weather.
Portable Beach Chair
If you are a fan of outdoor activities you need the beachcomber lounge. It's portable and ultra lightweight with light green color. Excellent for relaxing at the park, beach or your own outdoor space.
The most important thing in a folding beach chairs is that, it should take up as little space as possible after folding-and as much as possible, when used. And what if you add to it a fashionable lilac color? And stable metal base? Have a look.
These multicolor floor rockers are a wonderful design and excellent functionality. Interesting finish and lightweight construction make it easy to take with you to the garden or to the beach.
A truly well-thought design - this umbrella chair offers a perfect choice for any holidays or trips fishing, since not only offers it the foldable design but also the umbrella that will easily shield you from the sun.
Portable Beach Chair Folding Canopy Umbrella Pool Patio Shade Uv Sun Protection
This portable chair is very unique and useful. It is made of water-proof cloth and has built-in umbrella and container for drink. It is take-down, so you can take it everywhere, but it is intended especially for beach and garden.
Jazmyn Folding Camping Chair with Cushion
Kick back and relax with this reclining beach chair with ottoman. Anti-skid feet ensure you’re stable no matter the location, and it comes with a bottle holder in the armrest to enhance functionality. The cover is made from 450D rip-stop polyester for exceptional durability, while the steel frame is strong and can hold up to 300 lbs.
Chair | Bass Pro Shops // Perfect lightweight chair for the beach ...
Travelwell Padded Portable Beach Chair
Portable beach chair in blue, with black rim. Padded for comfort. Extremely light in weight, equipped with zippers and handles - just fold it out to enjoy a comfy seat (with backrest!) in the outdoor ambiance,.
With this fold-and-go chair that comes with its own carrying bag, you can now take it wherever you go. The chair is lightweight, easy to fold and unfold, with the frame made of sturdy aluminum, and the seat and back created of flexible and durable fabric.
This well-designed backpack folding beach chair is the perfect solution on the trips to the beach or other places in nature. Solid steel frame covered with powdered coat was combined with polyester fabric of the seat.
Long and minimalistic design for a garden chaise lounge chair with a portable, folding frame. The chair itself is made out of chromed aluminum and is fitted with a face cavity and arm slots so you can sunbathe on both sides.
Waves Beach Chair
Highly functional beach chair that is sure to suit your needs perfectly. It is fully-padded with adjustable reclining backrest and features an inner steel frame construction and
adjustable shoulder strap and a zippered pocket.
A very stylish, solid and comfortable chaise lounge with a folding construction that is easy in storage and transportation. It features a durable metal frame and a comfortable sitting space in blue color. This item is resistant to different weather conditions.
if you are looking for a quality beach accessory, you may want to check this portable beach mat. Designed of durable materials, and available in various colors, the mat will surely enhance your sun baths.
Classic folding sling outdoor chair by the famous Japanese designer. It offers full ergonomic support thanks to angled backrest and contoured armrests. Aluminium frame is fully foldable - can be carried in a bag after folding down.
Such a nice beach recliner chair, perfect to put up next to your backyard pool to relax and unwind in after a hard day. Great for sunbathing! The minimalistic, simple design of this chair is bound to fit well any backyard.
This beach chair is resistant to wear caused by different weather factors. Its sitting and backrest space are made of blue material that provides support and relaxation. Folding construction of this chair is easy to transport.
Beach chair made of durable plastic and finished with pastel colors. Includes convenient handle for easy portability. It is resistant to rust and harmful weather conditions. Suitable for residential and commercial use.
This chair has everything you need to spend a relaxing day on the beach. It features a fridge for cold drinks, an umbrella which will protect you from the sun and even the sound system so that you could listen to music too. And it's all portable!