I did a lot of research last year on alternatives to a big pop up canopy. 2 main options are possibilities. First, create your own canopy with poles, tarp, and rope. I ended up figuring this would actually be very difficult to engineer and expensive anyways, so decided against it. The other option is a beach shade tent. They are big enough to sit a couple chairs in. I almost went for that option so I do recommend it. Here are a couple option:

https://www.amazon.com/Gorich-Tent，UV-Shelter-Lightweight-Canopy/dp/B079MFSX6Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=VSULA4IZZTBU&keywords=beach+sun+shade&qid=1662312800&sprefix=beach%2520sun%2520shade%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XNVVKYG/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams