Best Overall: Lanzom Women Wide Brim Straw Fedora Sun Hat What sets this hat apart: Features like UPF 50+ sun protection, a wide brim and packability make this beach hat our top overall pick.

Fabric – Cotton is your best bet when it comes to finding something breathable and lightweight for a sun hat, and we have plenty of cotton options in your list. Other good materials include straw, for ...

a zip-top or open-top beach tote bag), as well as how you want to carry it. For a resort stay, you may consider a fashionable option that holds a sun hat and a beach read. Elsewhere, you might ...