How to Set Up a Cabana

A beach cabana can provide a refuge when you want a break from the hot summer sun and sand. Cabanas come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small day cabanas that you set up and take down each day, to a permanent structure that can resemble a small cottage. Unless you have access to a private beach where it is permitted to build a cabana, the day version is the most versatile as they can be transported from beach to beach.

Things You'll Need

  • Wooden mallet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select a location where you will set up your cabana. You should find a place where the sand is deep enough to drive the poles into the ground. Your cabana will need to be securely anchored to prevent it flying away in the wind.

    • 2

      Remove the cabana and poles from the packaging or case that it came in. Assemble the poles per the instructions, and lay out the floor of the cabana on the area you have chosen.

    • 3

      Slide the poles through the guide sleeves on each side to give the cabana the shape and support to stand erect. Secure the poles to the floor of the cabana; this is usually done by sliding the base of the pole through a small grommet designed to keep the pole in place. As each pole is secured, the cabana will start to take shape.

    • 4

      Hammer stakes into the sand using a wooden mallet to secure your cabana so it won't fly away in the wind. Place you chairs, cooler, beach towels and other items inside the cabana, and you are ready to enjoy your day.