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Who doesn’t love hitting up the beach when the weather is hot? It’s probably my favorite summer hang out spot. These cool beach gear ideas make perfect gifts or treat yourself to some sunshine and fun.
Summer is coming up – it’s time to get prepared and stock up on all the beach essentials to make summer fun.
The Best Beach Gifts and Gear for Summer 2023
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or giving some gifts to your beach loving friend, these ideas are what’s trending right now for the summer or vacation. Don’t forget to enjoy the sun this season!
Boho Beach Bag
These gorgeous beach bags are perfect for the sand thanks to the large weave. With plenty of room for books and other essentials and versatile enough for all kinds of summer adventures, this bag’s so nice you almost don’t want to take it to the beach!
Custom Vacation Tumbler
These are the kinds of personalized gifts you know they’re actually going to use. Grab something for your friend or love one’s next vacation so they’ll never be without their own cup on the beach! Plus no more guessing who’s cup is whose all summer.
Kimono Style Beach Robe
The evil eye doesn’t look so dangerous on this gorgeous kimono style robe. Use it to cover up on the beach this summer and it will probably make people jealous; but in a good way.
Personalized Turkish Towels
Made from organic cotton, these Turkish towels can be personalized with a name or another fun message. Grab their favorite color from a rainbow of options for a thoughtful gift any beach gower will love.
Sand Drink Holders
There is nothing more annoying than placing your cold drink into the sand and having it come out, well, covered in sand. Keep it clean and secure with these drink holders.
Portable Beach Mat
And speaking of not wanting to get things sandy, this portable mat makes a great chair for the beach and saves you having a towel that keeps bunching up.
Waterproof Speaker
Get the music going at the beach with this waterproof speaker. You can take it right into the water with you!
Sand Toys
If you’re buying a gift for a kid sand toys are always a great idea. These ones come with a good variety of stuff to keep them busy on the shore.
Inflatable Drink Cooler
You have to keep your drinks cold on a hot day so why not do it in an inflatable pirate ship drink cooler?
Donut Floatie
The “donut” is a classic pool float shape. This one is an actual donut. And someone took a bite out of it!
Barefoot Sandal
These sandals give the barefoot look while still providing a comfortable surface to walk on. If you want to look stylish on the beach without hot sand burning your soles, try these leather barefoot sandals out! They’re super comfy too.
Mini Beach Sandbox
For when they’re at work but they’d rather be at the beach.
$100 Bill Towel
How rich are you? Rich enough to dry yourself off with a $100! If you give them this towel they’ll definitely be the envy of everyone during their next beach visit.
Beach Umbrella
Help them keep cool on a hot summer day with this beach umbrella. It folds up small for easy transportation too.
Beach Bag
There isn’t much that can top a good quality, big bag for trips to the beach. This one has lots of pockets and is water repellant.
Portable Wine Flask
They don’t allow glass bottles on the beach so this is a perfect gift for someone who likes to have some when they’re out on the sand. Great for summer picnics, too!
Beach House Sign
No beach house or cabin is complete without a cute sign. This one is custom made for a personalized gift idea.
Waterproof Phone Case
No need to risk destroying your phone when doing water-related activities. These waterproof cases are a great gift for someone who always has their phone with them.
Wide Brim Beach Hat
A beach hat is a handy way to keep the sun off your face while you’re relaxing or reading on the beach. This one is great because not only is it stylish, it comes in a bunch of color options.
Book Sleeve
This is a cool gift idea for the beach reader in your life. It’s designed to protect your book while you lug it around thanks to the heavy wool fabric and elastic closure. It fits both tablets and paper books, too!
Cat Eye Sunglasses
Sunglasses are always a beach must have and cat’s eyes are trending this summer. Stay cool out in the sun all summer long.
Beach Sugar Scrub
A great winter gift for someone who loves the beach, this sugar scrub has tropical scents that will remind them of their last warm beach vacation.
Water Shoes
If you swim somewhere that has a lot of rocks, these are a must have. They also protect feet from cuts and scrapes.
Beach Spray
When they can’t get to the water but still want that just finished swimming wavy look to their hair this spray is the perfect answer. It even smells like the beach!
Foldable Wagon
Probably the greatest gift you can give someone who likes to spend time at the beach, this wagon will hold all their stuff and fit in their car.
Kindle
Lots of people love to read at the beach but hauling books is such a pain. Don’t risk them (or your library books) getting wet by giving them a Kindle to take on their next holiday. And yes – the new Kindle Oasis is waterproof.
Hopefully you found some ideas with these cool beach gifts! Now all you have to do is hope for good weather.
