an inflatable shaded pillow for beach or other outdoor use is disclosed . an inflatable bladder is provided in any of a variety of beach or outdoor themed shapes and colors . the bladder in its inflated shape generally has a pillow base , a rear support member , and a shade providing member with the rear support member fixedly attached to the pillow base and supporting the shade member up above the head of the user . optionally , one or more cylindrical cavities for supporting a beverage container may incorporated into the shape of the base .