Creative Gifts for the Beach-Lover in Your Life

Whether your gift recipient lives at the beach year round, is taking a beach vacation, or is dreaming of the salty sea from their land locked home, there are plenty of gifts you can give to your beach-lover. The beach isn’t just a destination. For many, it’s a lifestyle consisting of good vibes, tan lines and fun times. The list below offers a gift at nearly every price point and any of the following are great gifts for just about any occasion. Is your college grad headed to the coastline? Did your surfing sister just break into the professional circuit? Will your co-worker be retiring to Florida soon? Read on to get an idea of how you can celebrate their latest life milestone.

Microfiber towel

Let's face it. Although the beach is a dream destination with gorgeous views, it is also super sandy and sea breezes can get quite chilly after you’ve taken a dip in the ocean. Microfiber towels don’t hold as much sand as traditional cotton towels do and they are much more efficient for drying off. 

Innovative beach chairs

You can easily pick up a set of cheap beach chairs at your local convenience store for cheap, but they won’t be made with great quality and are just your run of the mill beach chairs. Consider purchasing a beach chair with an innovative quality like one that includes an attached cooler. This is the perfect addition to your beach lovers life and makes it super simple to pack for a quick trip to the sea to enjoy a sunrise or sunset with their favorite beverages in tow.

Comfortable floaties

For all your landlocked beach lovers, pool floats are a great gift. The size, shape and design of pool floats can vary drastically, making it super simple to find the perfect float for your beach lover. Some are strictly decorative, but add a ton of pizzaz to their pool and others can be used to get the perfect tan in anticipation for their next tropical getaway. 

Umbrella anchor

For those that frequent the beach often, they know that umbrellas are a necessity for a hot and sunny beach day. However, a strong sea breeze can make it dangerous for umbrellas to be used as they can easily be yanked out of the sand and sent tumbling down the shore. Fortunately, umbrella anchors are easy to use and are great at preventing losing your umbrella and running the risk of it injuring someone. Cheaper models are available for about $15, but other high end models that offer maximum security can be $50+. 

Customizable flip flops

Is your beach lover also a fashionista? Make it easy for them to show off their personal style by helping them design a custom pair of flip flops that they can wear on all their beach adventures. Some flip flop brands offer this service for a pretty penny, or you can do it DIY style by purchasing supplies at a local arts and crafts store. DIY style also gives you the opportunity to hang out with and further bond with your beloved friend or family member.

One of a kind hat

Similar to a customizable pair of sandals, you can also opt to help your beach lover design a one of a kind floppy beach hat, visor or baseball cap. No matter what their style is, they will be able to make something that they will actually want to wear. Again, this can be done online via a hat making company, or you can do it DIY style by taking a trip to an arts and crafts store.

Personalized swim coverup

Why not complete the whole customized outfit with a one of a kind beach coverup? The classic way to customize a white beach coverup is to use the tie dye method. You can order a kit online or hand pick their favorite colors from an art supplies store. Be sure to research different tie dye methods to achieve a truly one of a kind look.

Parking for a month

One of the worst parts of being a certified beach bum is having to pay for parking. The beach is obviously a popular destination and many municipalities are profiting off of that. Parking prices have skyrocketed in recent years and it can be a struggle for many people to afford. A great gift, but a tad pricey, is offering to pay for their parking bill for a month or two. This makes their future beach trips less of an investment and it’s a very unique gift that will be greatly appreciated.

Keepsake sand bottle

If your beach lover is headed to a tropical destination, gift them a small keepsake sand bottle so they can take home a little piece of paradise with them. This makes for a great souvenir and they will always be able to look back fondly on the great gift of memories you gave them.