Do you know someone who LOVES the beach? I am sure many of you fit into that category! If you are looking for gifts for beach lovers, you are in the right spot!
I know how hard it is to find the perfect gift for a birthday, Christmas, or other special occasion. This gift guide will hopefully give you a few ideas, so you can cross the “beach lover” friend or family member off your list.
Let’s explore some of the best gifts for beach lovers!
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Relaxation Gifts for Beach Lovers
Many people love to go to the beach and relax in the sun. The sound of the waves is calming and reading a nice book is a dream for many.
Perhaps your friends live near the beach or have to travel to get to a beach, either way the following gifts for beach lovers will help your friend or family member truly relax on the beach.
Beach Chairs
If you think your friend or family member might really enjoy a beach chair, there are few things to consider.
- Comfortable (Seat height between 8 to 12 inches.)
- High Ratings
- Light Weight
There are a lot of varieties of beach chairs to check out!
Beach Tent
Some beach lovers prefer a beach tent. This would make a perfect gift. These tents offer a great place to get out of the sun on extremely hot days.
Types of Beach Tents
Some of these tents are similar to camping tents. (without the door) You assemble them in the same way. There are pop-up tents and manual assembly as well. The canopies are also another option that serves the same purpose.
Beach Bed
Inflatable beach beds are great gifts for beach lovers. They are water-resistant and take relaxing on the beach to a new level.
Beach Blankets
Styles
Beach blankets come in all types of colors and patterns. Some are water resistant.
Beach Umbrellas
Shade From the Sun
One thing to consider when buying a beach umbrella is how many people you want to provide shade for. A smaller umbrella is good for one person but if you are buying a family gift a larger umbrella is a better option.
Beach Towels
Gift Presentation
If you buy a few beach towels, you can roll them up and tie a ribbon around each of them. You can place them in a beach bag. That would be the perfect gift for a beach lover!
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Journals and Books
A great gift for your beach lover friend is a audible membership. This will allow them to listen to books while they relax on the beach.
Journals
Journals are also a great gift. The beach is a great place to ponder and write down thoughts and feelings.
Coffee Table Books
Coffee table books are a fun gift. This will allow your friend or family to showcase their favorite thing in an area where everyone can see.
Books
If you know your friend or family well enough, a book is a great gift. It doesn’t have to be beach related. You could even just get them an Amazon Gift Card so they could purchase a book of their choice.
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Beach Bags
Everyone needs a beach bag! There are a few different bags to choose from. A traditional bag to hold your stuff is always a good idea. A cooler bag is another great option for beach picnic items that need to stay cold.
This is a gift that beach lovers can never have enough of.
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Water Bottles
It is so important to stay hydrated at the beach. There are some cute options for water bottles that your beach lover friend or family member will love.
Water Bottle Brands
The best water bottle brands are Yeti and Hydro flask. These will keep your water cool the entire day at the beach.
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Gifts for Beach Lovers - Beach Toys
Entertainment at the beach is essential. Let’s explore some of the fun entertainment gifts for beach lovers.
Body Boards
This is probably not the best gift if your friend is a surfer but body boards are great family gifts because most kids love playing in the waves.
Inflatable Body Boards
If traveling is mandatory to get to the beach there are inflatable body boards that are perfect space savers in the suitcase.
Traditional Body Boards
Traditional body boards are awesome to have if you live near a beach!
Snorkel Gear
Not all beaches are great snorkel spots. Consider where your friends or family members typically like to spend their time.
Is Snorkeling an Option?
Snorkeling in Hawaii was amazing and we loved having a snorkel set of our own. This is a great gift if you know your friends like to travel to areas where snorkeling is common.
Beach Games
Consider if your beach lover likes to be more active at the beach. Many people bring activities to enjoy at the beach. Here are a few options:
Beach Kite
A beach kite is perfect any time of the year. The wind right off the ocean makes the weather conditions for kite flying perfect. This is an amazing gift!
Frisbee
A frisbee is a great gift! A game of ultimate frisbee on the beach is amazing! Tossing a frisbee is also really fun!
Volley Ball Set
A volleyball set is a great gift if your friend or family member lives near the beach. We usually plan family reunions every year. This is the perfect item to bring that a large group can enjoy.
Beach Balls and Parachute
Beach balls are fun to bring and play with on the beach. Also, a parachute is a fun addition to the game.
Sand Castle Equipment
If you are looking for a gift for a younger beach lover. A sand bucket and the tools to build a sand castle is a great idea!
Gifts for Beach Lovers -Electronics
Everyone needs those electronics even on the beach!
Listening to Music
It is great to listen to music with some Airpods or wireless earbuds for non-Apple users. We also love having a Bluetooth portable speaker at the beach.
Go Pro Camera
The Go Pro is a great gift to catch the action at the beach without having to worry about your phone or camera getting wet.
Waterproof Phone Case and Portable Charger
A waterproof phone case would be a great addition if you plan to make a basket of “favorite beach items.” A portable charger is also a nice thing to have on the beach.
Swimsuites
If you are brave enough to buy a swimsuit for a friend, go for it. Men’s suits are much easier to buy! Kids swim suits are probably the easiest to purchase for someone else.
Board Shorts and Rash Guard
This might be a great gift for a teenager or young adult who loves to surf or would love to learn to surf. Rash guards and board shorts protect your skin when you are surfing without them you will get a bad rash. (don’t ask me how I know)
Surf Lessons
Another great idea would be to purchase surf lessons for your friend or family member. That would be an unforgettable experience!
Swim Suit Cover Ups
Swimsuit cover ups are a great gift for beach lovers! There are some really cute options!
Beach Hat
Beach hats are awesome! They are great ways to protect your skin from the sun. Hats are great gifts for beach lovers!
Options
- Oversized Hat
- Ball Cap
- Visor
Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an essential beach item. You can get cheap to very expensive options. For kids there are actually color changing sunglasses!
Name Brands
If you want quality sunglasses Ray-Ban, Oakley, and MauiJim are great choices.
Beach Shirts
I love beach shirts! When your friend or family member is not at the beach but wants to sport their love of the beach this is a great option!
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Sandals and Water Shoes
A great gift for beach lovers is sandals or water shoes. There are so many great options. I love practical gifts!
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Jewelry
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Bath and Body
If you want the fresh smell of the beach when you are not at the beach, these personal hygiene products are perfect.
Soap and Body Wash
There are so many varieties of Soap. Not only do they smell good but a lot of the options are cute seashells or beach themed. Body wash typically smells wonderful and is a great gift.
Perfume, Lotion, and Shampoo
Bath and Body Works has some fun beach themed lotion. Perfume and shampoo that have a tropical fragrance are perfect gifts for beach lovers.
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Candles
There are some fun candles that not only smell like the beach but are cute beach decorations.
Beach Christmas Ornaments
Christmas ornaments are popular gifts all year round. Most people I have talked to actually collect Christmas ornaments as souvenirs when they travel.
Beach Ornament
A special ornament that represents your favorite location is the perfect gift! A beach themed Christmas tree would be awesome!
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Home Decorations
Have a friend that loves to decorate? There are so many beach themed home decorations that would make perfect gifts for a beach lover.
Beach Art
Beach art is one of the best gifts for beach lovers. There are inexpensive options!
Wall Décor
Many people decorate with a beach theme. There are great wall décor options to choose from.
Beach Signs
This falls under wall décor, but if your friend or family member has an Airbnb or vacation home, you can custom make a sign to hang up.
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Glassware
Beach glassware is beautiful and a special gift your friend or family member will love. It isn’t the most common gift. If you want something unique, this is it!
Gifts for Beach Lovers - Smaller Items
Random Beach Lover Necessities
If you are a practical gift giver, think about some of the following items below. Towel clips for your beach chair, sand removal kit, or portable fan! These are all great ideas for gifts for beach lovers.
Gifts for Beach Lovers Recap
Wow, there are so many amazing products out there that your beach lover friend or family member will love. Let’s recap the products to make it easier for you to decide what to get!
Beach Home Decorations
Bring to the Beach
Over 50 Gift Ideas for the Beach Lover
Hopefully, this helps you as you shop for the beach lover in your life. There are so many fun gifts for beach lovers!
My Favorite Beach Gifts
It is really hard to choose my favorites! My top five would be the beach home décor, the cute Etsy beach T-shirts, Etsy beach towel, a beach chair, and the Go Pro.
I already have some of the items and love them like the portable speaker. It is awesome!
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Marianne
October 28, 2021 9:18 pmI’ll take the lot! LOL… Love the beach, and would love most of the items on this list!
Lisa
November 4, 2021 11:05 amAwesome! Love it all too!
Barbara
October 29, 2021 9:21 pmThese are great gift ideas!
Lisa
November 4, 2021 11:05 amThanks!
Cindy Moore
October 29, 2021 11:51 pmSo many wonderful beachy items! I love them, even though I rarely get to go to the beach. Some of my family members do though! Perfect gifts.
Lisa
November 4, 2021 11:03 amYes, I am with you. The beach is a long drive! But a quick flight!
kmf
October 30, 2021 9:45 pmAs a beach lover, I would love all 50 of these gift ideas. I’m also a big fan of practical gifts that I would actually use. Love this curated list!
Lisa
November 4, 2021 11:01 amI am too!
Julie Gazdecki
October 31, 2021 6:06 pmAs a Floridian, I need to check out some of these gifts for beach lovers. There’s a lot of useful gear here.
Lisa
November 4, 2021 11:01 amIt’s okay to buy yourself some gifts :)!
Kadi
November 1, 2021 7:00 amThese are great ideas!! I love the tents, especially when you have little kids!
Lisa
November 4, 2021 11:00 amThose are so great when it is super sunny!
Karie
November 1, 2021 5:30 pmI love these. They are great gift ideas for beach lovers. I have been searching everywhere for a crotcheted swimsuit cover up like one you posted but now I feel like I am to old to wear it. lol I finally found my dream cover up and I don’t dare wear it.lol
Lisa
November 4, 2021 10:53 amYou should totally get it!!! It is so cute!
Jennifer
November 2, 2021 9:15 amI love the beach colors of the gifts for beach lovers. You’ve put together a good selection of different items for the beach
Lisa
November 4, 2021 10:52 amThanks!
Karen
November 2, 2021 10:57 pmI’m so ready for the beach! And this list of 50 of the best beach gift ideas is awesome – for beach lovers like me!
Lisa
November 4, 2021 10:52 amI always dream about it in the winter!