60 Best Beach Gifts for the Beach Lover in your Life
Looking for great ideas for gifts for the beach or gifts for beach lovers? This list of the 60 best beach gifts for the beach lover in your life has you covered. Who doesn’t love the sand between their toes, waves lapping, and the sun warming their skin. A day at the beach can be one of the most relaxing or playful experiences.
Gifts beach lovers actually want can be difficult to figure out, but this list is put together by a true beach lover, yes, me! I travel the world from beach to beach and wish I had enough room in my suitcase for this whole list of gifts for beach lovers.
Whether you are looking for beach lover gifts for foodies, or a gift for a beach lover who loves to look stylish on the sand and in the water, this list of best beach gifts is here to make your life easier. The best gifts for the beach can be practical, luxurious, or just downright fun.
Check out the ultimate guide for the perfect gift for beach lover in your life!
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Gifts for the Beach Lover Who Likes to Chill
Beach Chair
The ultimate gift for beach lovers. A comfortable, lightweight and rustproof framed beach chair, times two! This chair is loaded with pockets for all the essentials you’ll need with you at the beach, plus it folds up and can be worn like a backpack for easy carrying. With 5 settings for reclining, it’s one of the best gifts for the beach.
Beach Blanket
Don’t know your beach lover’s size? Can’t decide on what suits their particular style? This multi-use outdoor blanket and gift for beach lover will put a smile on anyone’s face. It’s sand-proof and water-resistant, making it especially useful for grass or sand that is a bit damp. Beach lovers gifts that pack up in a compact size like this one are a major win.
Beach Umbrella
A beach umbrella that is functional and pretty makes for fun beach gifts for beach goers in your life. This beach umbrella is built specifically for use in sand and is windproof so you won’t have it flipping up! And, I mean, who doesn’t like a fun print to go with their relaxing or playful beach day.
Beach Hammock
Who doesn’t want a cool beach hammock? Whether you are looking for beach gifts for him or her, or anyone, this makes for a mighty awesome present. The portable outdoor and indoor hammock are also great beach Christmas gifts for any beach and forest lover who’s really into relaxing wherever they go.
Shade Tent
Does the beach goer in your life like to get to the beach early and camp out all day? Well, they are bound to need some shade from the sun at some point. This sun shelter can comfortably fit 2-3 people and comes with UV protection, extended floor, 3 mesh roll-up windows and fibreglass rods. This gift for beach lover even comes with a handy carry bag, stakes, guy lines and a fun mint green colour to boot! At this price point, it tops the list for best gifts for beach lovers, for sure.
Water Floatie
These 4-in-1 water floaties are great gift ideas for beach house or simply a nice sandy beach. Its versatility ranges from a hammock, lounge chair, to a drifter and exercise sandal. It’s been purchased on Amazon by more than 50,000 people, so you know it’s tried and true! These tropical themed gifts come in many colours and are a perfect gift of relaxation.
Inflatable Lounger
Looking for cool beach accessories for that beach lover in your life? This inflatable lounger is so comfortable it’s like sitting on a cloud. It’s anti-air leaking design is ideal for pebble beaches and sand beaches alike. This inflatable lounger comes in some fun colours and patterns, (I especially like the leaf designs!) and are perfect things to bring to the beach with friends.
Linen Beach Towel
This luxury linen bath towel makes for the best gifts for the beach. That stylish person in your life will love them. Linen is also a more sustainable material, so it also makes for great ocean lovers gifts. This towel is multi-purpose and can be used beyond the beach, like the gym or sauna. Plus they look great as a throw on the couch!
Microfibre Beach Towel
Microfiber beach towels are the best beach gifts for people who like to travel to epic beach destinations. It packs up small and light and can fit into any nook and cranny in their suitcase. I swear by a microfiber towel for all of my travels whether I am in Bali or Greece. Coastal gifts like this towel are literally one of the easiest gifts to give, and come in a plethora of colours!
Towel Clips
Does the towel keep blowing off your beach chair? Super annoyed? Well, these beach towel clips will be your new best friend and make for great gifts for someone who loves the beach. Such practical gifts for beach lovers that don’t cost an arm and leg and are great combined with a couple of other items or gifted on their own.
Waterproof Journal + Notebook
Looking for unique beach gifts? This waterproof notebook is indestructible, waterproof and tearproof, perfect for the sketcher or journalist in your life. Pick from different sizes and colours to suit the beach goer in your life and combine them with a waterproof pen for awesome beach trip gift ideas.
Waterproof Pen
Nothing worse than your ink getting smudged and ruined when water hits it. Combined with the waterproof notebook, this makes a great gift for beach lover and travel lover in your life. The all-weather durable clicker pen comes with water-resistant ink so getting it soaked won’t ruin your work! These are the types of gifts beach lovers will truly appreciate.
Gifts for Beach Lovers Who Likes to Eat + Drink
Picnic Basket
Beautiful wicker picnic baskets make such lovely hostess gifts for beach house newbies or anyone that loves to picnic in style. You see them on Instagram and in the movies for a reason. Need luxurious beach themed gift ideas? Look no further than this picnic basket for 4.
Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle
If you didn’t know that single-use plastic water bottles are bad for the environment, well now you know. This insulated BPA-Free stainless steel water bottle makes for great gifts for the beach lover in your life. These ocean gifts ideas come in so many different colours they might make your head spin, but it’s a great way to personalize the gift for that special person.
Reusable Bio Coffee Mug
Does your beach lover enjoy long walks on the beach? All jokes aside, what better companion for a morning beach walks than a reusable bio coffee mug. This travel mug is made from rice husk fibre, is BPA-free, has double-wall insulation, and screw tight lid. Coming in 6 different colours, it makes one of the best beach gifts for that beach goer in your life. It’s definitely on the list of gifts beach lovers will really appreciate!
Insulated Soft Cooler Tote
This insulated carry-all will keep your beach snacks either warm or cold and is leakproof so you can add ice to keep your drinks chilled all day long. Comes in black or grey and makes for great gifts for people who love the beach. The fabric is water-resistant, dirt-proof and durable for easy cleaning. Beach vacation gift ideas like this are always a win.
Reusable Food Storage Bags
One of the leading causes of our ocean’s degradation is single-use plastics. These ocean lover gifts will have that person in your life rejoicing and saving our planet at the same time. Use just like Ziploc bags and pack all your munchies in these bags for a sustainable day at the beach! These gifts for ocean lovers are completely leakproof so you can stash them in your carry-all and continue your day with peace of mind.
Insulated Wine Bottle Tote
Who doesn’t want a bit of luxury when it comes to their beach holiday gifts? For the discerning friend or relative in your life, this insulated 2 bottle wine tote bag will have them visiting the beach in class. Luxury beach gifts with an economical price tag are a win-win and will have your beach lover smiling from ear to ear.
Shatterproof Wine Glasses
These shatterproof wine glasses are the perfect beach house warming gifts for the beach and wine lover in your life. Nautical-themed and stemless make for practical yet designer beach house gift ideas. Combine these wine glasses with a nice bottle of wine, and Bob’s your uncle!
Wine Opener
Have a friend or sibling that just purchased a house right on the beach? This wine bottle opener goes really well with a bottle of wine as housewarming gifts for beach house. Or, if you are handing out adult beach bag gift sets, a corkscrew wine bottle opener is always a practical and classy addition.
Beer Bottle Insulator
It actually annoys me when gift guides put a beer-related beach gift under great presents for him. Women love beer too! Regardless, this insulated beer bottle holder comes with a built-in beer opener and tether and makes great beach gifts for any beer lover in your life. Who doesn’t love a cold beer in their hand while watching the waves lap against the sand.
Gifts for the Beach Lover Who Likes to Play
Snorkelling Gear
Unfortunately rented snorkelling gear can hold a lot of germs and bacteria due to negligent cleaning methods. Avoid this by giving this as gifts for someone going on vacation. The panoramic view diving mask and dry top snorkel are cool gifts for the beach lover in your life so they can get up close and personal with marine life and stay healthy at the same time.
Beach Volleyball Set
Who doesn’t like a little bump, set, spike! This beach volleyball set comes in the starter, family, professional and elite sets, so it’s easy to pick the perfect gifts for the beach lover in your life. Even the starter set comes with 1 net, stakes, 1 volleyball and a ball pump with a needle. Perfect sporty gifts for beach lovers of all fitness levels.
Beach Frisbee
Whether you are looking for a gift for a family with active kids, that sporty friend or for your playful significant other, a beach frisbee is always a safe bet and is a fab gift for a beach lover. The frisbee is rated as ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ compatible, but even if the beach goer in your life doesn’t need something so professional, gifts for the beach like this are still perfect.
Beach Bocce Set
An oldie, but a goodie. Bocce is so entertaining and makes for a great gift for beach lover or park lovers in your life. This family bocce set comes with 8 poly-resin balls, 1 Pallino, nylon carrying case and measuring rope for a day of fun at the beach. If you are looking for much-loved and best gifts for the beach, you can’t go wrong with this one.
Skim Board
Kids and adults alike will love this colourful skimboard and it makes for great gifts for the beach. Choose from 3 different sizes and traction pad colours and let them go wild in the waves! Skimboards are also much smaller than surfboards, which makes for a more practical gift for beach lover in your life.
UNO Splash Card Game
Try elevating your gift with this waterproof UNO card game. It can be a lot of fun on the beach and is something a bit different than your classic card set. Gifts for a beach lover should consider damage from the water, and these cards surely do. Plus gifts for beach lovers should be fun too!
Beach Table for Card Games
Card games make for great gifts for people who like the beach, but what do you play them on? This beach table for games is lightweight and packable, perfect for beach lover gifts and camping lover gifts and more! Choose between black, blue or brown for that beach goer in your life.
Gifts for the Beach Lover Who Likes to Stay Protected
Waterproof Floating Dry Bag
Looking for a gift for someone who is travelling to a tropical destination? This dry bag comes in multiple sizes, whether you need to fit everything but the kitchen sink into it or just a couple of tech items. The waterproof bag makes for great gifts for beach trip, a kayaking trip or any trip that involves water. The roll-down top makes it easy to close and tote around. Such great gifts for beach lovers of any personality!
Outdoor Vault
Sometimes you just want peace of mind at the beach. This is when the outdoor vault comes in handy. This portable lock box safe with a key makes a great gift for beach lovers or solo beach goers in your life. Perfect for the traveller heading off to a warm destination too, so that hotel keys, ID or anything important can be locked away safely. Gifts for the beach should be handy, and this gift checks that box, tenfold.
Sunscreen Lotion for the Body
Everyone knows that protecting our skin from the harmful rays of the sun is a necessity in this day and age, but even more important is protecting our ocean’s marine life. This organic, reef-safe and vegan sunscreen is one of the best gift for beach goers that care about the environment. Plus you can’t lose with practical beach gifts that smell really good.
Sunscreen Lotion for the Face
To go along with the body sunscreen, this specialized SPF for the face is a great compliment. Gifts for beach bums in your life should be practical yet special, and this SPF is organic, vegan and gluten-free! Can’t go wrong with gift ideas for beach lovers that protect them and the environment at the same time!
Anti-Chafe Balm
Anti-chafe balm is every beach goers best friend. Throw that balm on thighs, neck, arms or anywhere that chafing occurs. It’s also completely vegan, plant-derived, allergen-free and mess-free making it one of the best gifts for the beach lover in your life that also wants their products to be eco-friendly. Combine it will a bucket hat and a mesh bag, and you have a great gift for beach lover on your hands.
SPF Lip Balm
Ever remember to put sunscreen on your face but not on your lips? Yeah, it’s not a pleasant experience. This pack of best gifts for the beach is SPF 30, vegan and cruelty-free and comes with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB lip care. They even have aloe and vitamin E for overexposed lips and come in 3 different flavours, making the best beach gifts or stocking stuffers ever.
Gifts for the Beach Lover who Likes Techie Stuff
Waterproof Kindle Oasis
Nothing worse than sitting pool or ocean side and having a wave soak your favourite paperback book. This is when the Kindle Oasis comes in. There’s absolutely no way that this waterproof reader won’t be one of the best gifts for the beach lovers in your life. Plus it comes with a nice fabric cover and power adaptor.
Underwater Camera
If a new GoPro is out of the question, this more economical underwater camera is just the ticket and makes for great beach gifts for friend and relatives alike. High up on the list of favourite Amazon beach gifts, you know it’s been used and reviewed countless times. This underwater camera has 4K video capabilities with 30 frames per second with a 170-degree wide-angle and waterproof construction.
Waterproof Speaker
Looking for the best summer gifts that will put a smile on the face of that beach lover in your life? This waterproof speaker is sure to seal the deal and allows anyone to enjoy tunes, podcasts, radio or anything they want at the beach without needing a battery charge for up to a whopping 20 hours! This also has a 100 ft range and can be connected with 4 other waterproof speakers for great surround sound. Can’t go wrong with these beach gifts for beach house or just simply for the beach.
Waterproof Headphones
Sometimes, you just gotta love technology. Waterproof headphones anyone? Yes, please! These wireless stereo headphones are such cool beach gifts for people who love the ocean and barely leave the water when they are at the beach. Also great for those who like to swim laps in the ocean or pool. And like any smartphone, you get to select the best colour for the beach lover in your life.
Portable Solar Panel
Technology can be so cool, especially when it’s working to use our planet’s resources more responsibly. Not only is this portable solar panel practical, but it’s downright cool and gifts beach lovers will really enjoy. Most definitely on the list of cool beach gadgets, this solar panel has 3 USB ports and can fold up for easy transport.
Waterproof Phone Case
Nowadays, everyone has a smartphone. This waterproof phone pouch makes for great gifts for sea lovers, so they can take their cameras in the water without worrying about damage. Capture those colourful fish, or just make sure the technology stays dry in a kayak. Whatever the purpose, this waterproof pouch makes for great beach vacation gifts.
Water Resistant Watch for Her
Don’t want to bring your phone to the beach but still want to know the time? This waterproof watch can be worn while swimming in the water and are fabulous beach gift ideas for her. Have a friend, partner or relative that is always late? Make sure they don’t lose time at the beach with these beach gifts for her.
Waterproof Watch for Him
Have a friend training for a triathlon or simply likes to time themselves in the water? A waterproof watch is one of the best gifts for beach lovers and especially beach gifts for men. This particular watch comes in many colours and patterns, so have some fun with it and match it with their personality!
Gifts for Beach Lovers Who Like to be Organized
Collapsible Beach Cart
A perfect gift for that parent in your life that needs to fill a wheelbarrow full of toys and knick-knacks every time they go to the beach. Presents for beach lovers should be practical but also kinda cool, and this collapsible folding utility wagon cart checks all the boxes. Beach related gifts like this are always a pleasant surprise.
Beach Bag
The beach carry-all of your dreams! This gift for a beach lover will have them delighted. The 9 pockets store everything you could possibly want with you at the beach. The fun colours that are available for this bag let you customize for the beach lover in your life. Need a bag for toys? Towel and book? Scuba gear? This bag makes for one of the best gifts for beach lovers.
Collapsible Beach Bag
What a cool multi purpose bag! This grocery carry-all, is collapsible, stylish and heavy duty for all of your beach lover’s needs. The navy stripe makes it look plenty classy, and beaches for one of the best beach gifts. This beach tote has a plethora of space for when shells and rocks or any beach souvenirs make it into the bag.
Sustainable Mesh Bag
Is the beach lover in your life a minimalist? This easily compatible and sustainable mesh bag is one of the best beach gifts for your special person. Not only is it stylish and simple, but it also carries the essentials they’ll need for any beach visit. Plus, eco-friendly gifts for the beach are key for maintaining beautiful, clean beaches.
Beach Toiletries Bag
Everyone has that friend that just loves to look good at the beach. This beach toiletries bag is cute and practical and will carry all the things they could possibly want to glimmer in the sun. Gentlemen, having a hard time finding Beach themed gifts for her? These ocean themed gifts are the perfect catch-all.
Gifts for Beach Lovers Who Like to Look Stylish
Bucket Hat
A unisex bucket hat is all the rage these days. Imagine combining a neutral or colourful bucket hat, nice SPF body lotion and a beach scented candle for one of the best gifts for beach goers? What a perfect combo. Gifts for vacation beach lovers will actually enjoy, look no further. Practical and cute, you can’t go wrong.
Waterproof Polarized Sunglasses
No one likes squinting in the sun, especially when you are trying to relax at the beach. These Beach themed accessories are waterproof, polarized and saltproof and come in a timeless style so you can’t go wrong. These sunglasses are also unisex so they are a great gift for a beach lover of any personality in your life.
Water Resistant Gold Necklaces
Gold necklaces have been the trend for a few years now and now they come in a pretty water-resistant package. The 14K paperclip necklace combined with a personalized initial pendant necklace is a great set for beach presents or gifts for beach vacation. Make sure the beach lover in your life can look stylish no matter where they go!
Water Resistant Anklet
Trying to impress that new girlfriend or looking for fun beach accessories for your friend? This water-resistant anklet is 18K gold with a high polish finish and a classic style. Bound to impress even the most discerning jewelry person in your life. Gifts beach lovers actually like can be tricky, but what better way than to keep your person lookin’ stylish at the beach.
Beach Headscarf
What fun beach accessories for adults and teens alike. These colourful headscarves are made in smooth satin and can be wrapped up in the hair in so many different ways. With a plethora of patterns and colourways to choose from, this makes a great complimentary gift to say the Bali purse, also on this list, or as a standalone present. One of the best beach gifts you can give to the women in your life.
Beach-inspired Bali Purse
A little piece of tropical paradise at home. These rattan woven purses are handmade and make for stylish beach gifts for friends. Whether they are going on a beach date, hanging with their posse, or just want a bit of fun style while solo at the beach, this purse is gifts beach lovers will actually want.
Gifts for the Beach Lover at Home
Beach Scented Candle
With undertones of amber, citrus and sea salt, this candle will have your beach lover transported to the beach in seconds! Looking for beachy gift ideas or gifts for beach house, here it is. The candle is soy, which means it will burn more cleanly, comes in a 9 ounce jar and can put for 40 hours straight.
Beach Scented Reed Diffuser
Perfect for mothers day beach gifts ideas, this beach scented reed diffuser will make any part of the home smell like a day at the ocean. Whether you are looking for beach gifts for mom, or cousin, or friend, this cool diffuser is just the ticket. Top notes of bergamot and sandalwood, mid notes of marine, and musk and base notes of sea air and amber are just heaven in a bottle!
Beach Fragrance Oils
Papaya, pina colada, mango? Oh my! This set of 6 premium-grade fragrance oils are the perfect housewarming gift for beach house and beach lover alike. Any beach goer would love to be transported back to the beach. Pop them into a diffuser, and voila! Perfect beach gift set.
Beach Sign
I’m usually not one to recommend kitschy household items like this, but it reminds me of one of my favourite books. This “I Love you to The Beach and Back” sign is a perfect beach themed gift for hoursewarmings and makes for great beach gift ideas for the ultimate beach lover in your life that always has sun, sand and waves on your mind.
Beach-inspired Door Mat
Looking for housewarming beach themed gifts for that new beach home owner? Or just simply need beach house gifts for that beach lover in your life? This door mat is made of natural cork and designed with simple clean seashells. What homeowner and beach lover wouldn’t want this at their front door welcoming their guests?
Cheese Board
Whether your beach lover likes picnics at the beach, or likes to entertain at their beach house, this cheese board makes for a classy gift. Gifts for a beach house should be practical, yet stylish. This bamboo cheese board comes with 4 stainless steel knives and thick wooden server, making for a great set of gifts for the beach house.
