18 Sunny Gift Ideas For People Who Love The Beach

If you know someone who loves a beach holiday more than anything, these are the gifts they'll want to take with them.

Beach holidays are hard to beat, giving you the chance to relax in the sunshine with the lapping of the waves in the distance, a cool breeze wafting over your face, and a cold beer or cocktail in your hand.

As they are just a great way to unwind, let go of any work or life stresses, and refresh yourself again. Pure bliss.

So it's no surprise that for many people, the summer can't come quickly enough.

With weeks and months spent dreaming of the next time they'll get to feel the sun on their face and the sand underneath their toes.

So if you know someone who really loves their beach time, why not treat them to a little something that will make their sunshine holidays even more enjoyable.

As the following gift ideas for beach lovers are all ones that they will use and gain great enjoyment from.

1. A Round Beach Towel To Lounge On

Having a beach towel that is large enough to lay on, as well as being comfortable, is the first port of call for any beach goer.

So why not get them the Laguna Beach Textile Co round beach towel as a gift.

As this one is much better than the regular shaped beach towels, as they get more room to spread out on this one and not get sand on their arms and legs.

Plus it has a really cool design on it that will look great at the beach too.

2. A Pair Of Beach Chairs To Sit In

Some people prefer to take their own beach chairs with them to the beach rather than laying on the sand.

So if this applies to your beach lover, then you could get them a pair of comfortable beach chairs instead, such as the Tommy Bahama chairs above.

As these chairs are ideal for the beach, being low angled, comfortable, and with a funky design.

And they also can be changed into 5 different positions, including one that allows them to lay down flat, which is great for sunbathing.

3. A Beach Umbrella For Shade From The Sun

As much as any beach worshiper loves to feel the sun on their skin, they'll need to take shade at times to cool down and protect themselves from harmful UV rays.

So getting them a beach umbrella is a top gift idea.

As this allows them to alternate between being out in the sun and in the shade throughout the day, which will make them more comfortable and keep their skin safer.

And if you want one to go with the Tommy Bahama beach chairs, get them the matching Tommy Bahama beach umbrella too.

4. A Sun Hat To Keep Them Cool

Another gift idea that can give them a bit of shade and help them avoid sunburn and heatstroke, is to get them a wide brimmed sun hat.

As these look great when worn on beach days, and are really effective at keeping them cool, no matter how hot and powerful the sun gets.

And for one that does the job nicely, check out the Furtalk wide brim sun hat above.

5. Sunglasses To Protect Their Eyes

A beach lovers eyes need protecting too, as harmful UV rays will cause them damage over time if they're not careful.

So getting them a pair of polarized sunglasses with UV protection is an ideal gift idea.

However, you'll also want to get them a pair that look great too, as everybody wants to look cool at the beach.

So for a gift you won't go wrong with, check out the Ray-Ban Aviators.

6. A Beach Tote Bag For All Their Stuff

They'll be plenty of stuff they need to take with them for a beach day, such as sun cream, water, hats, sunglasses, towels, phones, etc.

So getting them a stylish new beach tote bag is our next gift idea for beach lovers.

As this way they'll be able to store everything in one place, making it easier to carry with them.

With a bag that is perfect for beach days being the Keho Fashion beach bag.

7. An Insulated Water Bottle

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day when at the beach is really important for a beach lover, as it can be all too easy to become dehydrated in the heat.

So getting them an insulated water bottle is a really useful gift idea, as this will keep their water cold and drinkable all day, no matter how hot the sun gets.

And one that will take pride of place in anyone's beach bag is the Hydro Flask water bottle, which comes in a range of colours and sizes.

8. A Cooler Bag For Fresh Drinks And Snacks

You can take the previous gift idea one step further by treating a beach lover to a cooler bag as well.

As this will allow them keep both food and drinks cool and fresh throughout the day.

Which is great for things like fruits, salads, and sandwiches, as well as for bottles or cans of drink, and maybe even a cheeky sunset beer too.

And one that works fantastically well and is the perfect size for a day at the beach is the YETI Camino Carryall 35.

9. A Kindle For Beach Time Reading

One thing that many beach lovers love to do as they're relaxing on their beach towel or sun lounger is to catch up on their reading.

As there is no environment quite as perfect for getting lost in a good book than when at the beach.

So a gift they might really appreciate is a Kindle Paperwhite, as this way they can read to their hearts content, with all their favourite books in one place.

And it takes up less space in their beach bag, as well as being lighter to carry than a few paperbacks, which is another bonus. 

10. A Portable Speaker For Some Tunes

If you're having a beach day with friends, then you may want a little music to enjoy together and create a fun atmosphere.

Which makes a portable Bluetooth speaker such a good gift idea, especially for younger beach goers.

With the JBL Flip 5 being a top choice, as it's waterproof and can handle a bit of sand, as well as being able to pump out some tunes with great sound quality.

11. A Beach Volleyball For Energetic Beach Lovers

Not everyone enjoys going to the beach just to relax.

So if you know a more energetic and sporty beach lover, then getting them a gift that gives them something active to do on a beach day is a top idea.

And our first gift idea for this is to get them a beach volleyball.

As this will give them a chance to get a game going, while also making new friends and getting a bit of a sweat on.

So you can find basic beach volleyballs that are fine for casual beach games, but if you really want to treat them then get them the Wilson beach volleyball, as this is the one the pros use.

12. A Higher Quality Beach Paddle Ball Set

Paddle ball is another classic beach game that you always see people playing at the waters edge.

So a really nice gift idea is to get them a higher quality paddle ball set, as the ones sold at the beach are often really basic.

And the South Bay Beach Life paddle ball set  ticks all the boxes here, with padded handles for grip and comfort, quality wooden paddles, and high visibility white balls.

13. The TidalBall Beach Game

Another good game that makes for a cool gift for a beach lover is the TidalBall beach game.

As this is like cornhole for the beach, with two teams attempting to throw their balls into a hole in the sand, with 3 points for doing so, or 1 point for landing in the trench surrounding it.

So it's a fun and easy game that anyone can play, and is great for playing with friends or making new ones.

14. A Bucket And Spade For The Kids

If you're going to the beach as a family, then you'll need to keep the kids occupied and entertained to make sure that the day is a success.

So a gift idea for a beach loving parent is to get them a bucket and spade for their kids to play with.

As this will keep them happy for hours building castles and the like, and allow Mom and Dad time to relax for a little while at least.

And a good set to go for is the Melissa and Doug clicker crab pail and shovel, which looks cute and will last for many holidays.

15. A Snorkel And Mask For Swimming In The Ocean

Swimming in crystal clear, warm waters is one of the biggest joys about going to the beach.

And many times you are not enjoying the ocean alone, as there can be an array of colourful fishes, sea life, and coral under the water that is a joy to look at.

So a gift idea for a beach lover that loves to be in the ocean is to get them a snorkel and mask set.

As this way they can enjoy exploring the underworld, and enjoy everything that there is to look at underneath the surface.

And one set that will do a great job at the beach is the Prodive snorkel and mask set, which is watertight and won't fog up on them.

16. A Lockbox To Keep Their Valuables Safe

If you're going to the beach on your own, it can be a real pain worrying about keeping your things safe if you want to go for a walk or a swim.

As no matter how much you want to trust your fellow beach goers, you just can't relax and enjoy your dip in the ocean without thinking the worst.

So a really useful gift for a beach lover is to get them a portable lock box, such as the one above by Safego, to take with them to the beach.

As they can store their phone, money, and watches securely in here, and clip it onto something like their beach chair.

Meaning they can go for a swim with the peace of mind that their valuables will still be there on their return.

17. A Set Of Sand Removal Brushes

One of the most frustrating things about beach days is trying to get rid of the sand at the end of the day.

As no matter how much you try and wipe it off your legs, arms, and feet with your towel, there always seem to be bits that stick around and get in your socks, shoes, or car on the way home.

So getting a beach lover a set of sand remover brushes. such as the Beach Sandy Sand ones above, is a relaly top gift idea.

As these do a much better job of removing all the sand, meaning less frustration on the drive home.

18. A Changing Mat/Dry Bag To Keep Their Car Dry On The Way Home

This final gift idea for beach lovers is a really useful one, and that is to get them a changing mat that is also a dry bag.

As this gives them a clean surface to get changed on after they've showered off all the salt water and sand, meaning they can put their clothes on without getting sand or dirt on their feet again.

And it also zips up into a dry bag, so they can store their wet swimming trucks and beach shorts in here, and not get their car wet and sandy on the drive home.

So if this sounds like the kind of gift the beach lover in your life would find handy, check out the Ho Stevie! changing mat/dry bag.

Rounding Up

Relaxing days at the beach are hard to beat, and the perfect way to unwind from the stresses and strains of modern life.

So I'm sure we all know plenty of people that love and look forward to their beach holidays.

And this makes getting them a gift to take with with them on their next beach trip such a good idea.

As each of the gift ideas for beach lovers that I've given you here are things that will enhance their whole beach experience, and help them to relax even more.