Abstract: A combination sun screen and pillow for use at the beach, by a swimming pool, or the like. The basic device comprises a pillow, a sun screen, and means mounting the sun screen on the pillow such that, during use of the device, the sun screen shades the face of a person resting his head on the pillow. The mounting means comprises a telescopically extensible rod which is pivotably mounted at one end to the pillow and at the other end to the sun screen, and means are provided on the sun screen for holding a book open and in place on the side of the sun screen adjacent to the pillow. The radio is mounted in or on the pillow, and the pillow contains a closable compartment for the retention of the personal belongings of the person using the device.