Shade on the beach? Floats in the ocean?

[Eden]

Do people ever put up their own sun shades? (They look like half-tents or curved strips of fabric on poles. I can post links to what I'm talking about if necessary?

I know what you are talking about, but I don't think I have ever seen anyone put up their own shade tent on the beach. Some places, like the Treehouse do have a sunshade tent up on a part of their beach. I don't see why it would be an issue for you to bring your own, especially if you are placing it where it will not block anyone's view. We always bring one of those foldable mini children's sunshade tents with us, so that our babies can nap on the beach in shade. The one we have is only about 16 inches high though.