Abstract: An umbrella coupler for the support of an umbrella having a shaft and a handle comprises an umbrella coupler assembly having a lower portion either integral with or capable of being connected to a supportive base to maintain an umbrella in an upright active position when engaged in the umbrella coupler assembly. Varying embodiments of the umbrella coupler assembly are provided with a preferred umbrella coupler assembly having a lower portion supporting a seat member, an upper portion, and a middle wall portion extending at least partially upwardly from the seat member and to the upper portion and further having an opening dimensioned to receive and support either a vertically orientated handle or a J-shaped umbrella handle.