[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] California Umbrella's are usually great and this one is no exception. It expands and contracts fairly easily and it's made very well. I also love the color! Can't wait to use it even more in summertime.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed to replace my old outdoor umbrella as they all eventually start getting discolored and beat up. This one was appealing as the color matches my furniture perfectly and feels super sturdy in my existing holder. It goes up easily and stays up with a standard pin set up. Hope it lasts as long as the last one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Our last umbrella got damaged due to high winds and this patio umbrella looked like a good replacement. It comes in 2 pieces and is very easy to assemble. It looks well made and is easy to open and close. This one does not have the crank mechanism to open/close but is the old approach to push up and attach. The color is very bright and nice and is a good addition to our backyard. Now we must remember to close when there are high wind advisories.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have just recently starting using the California Umbrella Venture Series. All I can say is so far so good. I have not had any issues opening it closing the umbrella. The material ses like good quality fabric, the pole is sturdy. We have even had some strong winds and the California Umbrella held up just fine. I will be recommending to family and friends.