Every day is a good day to receive gifts that will enhance your enjoyment while under the sun. But this Christmas, why not get your fellow beach buddy a gift that they’ll be excited to use on their next trip? Check out our list of some of the best Christmas gifts for beach lovers below.
Holiday Gift Guide for Beach Lovers
Swimline Classic Beach Ball
Great fun at an affordable price—that’s what the Swimline Classic Beach Ball offers. Give it to kids, the young-at-heart, or anybody who is crazy about inflatables and playing by the beach. One of the best things about this beach ball is that it comes in the classic striped design with primary colors, plus it measures 36 inches in diameter so it will be very hard to miss!
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Adds fun to any beach gathering
- Easy to inflate
- Features classic 6-panel design
- Comes in traditional colors (red, blue, yellow, and white)
- Made from durable vinyl with sturdy seams
Aquapac Waterproof Floating Keymaster Pouch
While the sun, sand, and sea are the main reasons to love the beach, they don’t mesh well with our valuable belongings. Anybody who loves going to the beach needs a waterproof pouch like the Aquapac Waterproof Floating Keymaster, which is just big enough to keep your credit cards, keys, some cash, and even your small medications safe from water, dust, dirt, and sand.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Keeps your small essentials safe and dry
- Made of durable plastic
- Tested and waterproof rated
- Floats on water
- Fits in your pocket or can be hung around the neck
Sun Bum SPF 70 Continuous Spray Sunscreen
Sunscreen is always essential when staying under the sun. And even if your friend or loved one already has one, gifting them with another sunscreen—the Sun Bum SPF70 Continuous Spray Sunscreen, no less—lets them know that you care about their health and safety. And when they run out of sunscreen, the Sun Bum will provide good coverage and beach fun for hours.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Offers broad-spectrum protection
- Approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF)
- Ultra sweatproof and waterproof
- Feels smooth, light, and non-greasy
- Paraben and PABA free
Vincere Sand Socks Soft Soled Booties
These soft, high-quality beach socks from Vincere offer protection against sand while giving the wearer the feeling of being barefoot. Its sole is 3mm thick and made of durable yet flexible neoprene, while the stretchy spandex material on top of the foot provides 50+ UV protection. These socks are great for those who love playing beach volleyball and other sand sports.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Protects your feet from hot, cold, and wet sand
- Provides additional balance and grip
- Enhances player’s performance on the sand
- Made of high-quality, stretchable material
- Also protects feet from rocks, thistles, and mud
Dry Pak Roll Top Dry Gear Bag
Dry bags are very popular choices for bringing clothes and personal belongings, compared to regular backpacks. Your recipient would love the durable and waterproof Dry Pak Roll Top Dry Gear Bag, which comes in three different sizes and multiple colors. We love that it also comes in semi-transparent white, which makes it easier to find specific items from inside without having to empty the bag.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Keeps your personal belongings safe and dry
- Creates an airtight seal against water, dust, and sand
- Made of extra heavy-duty vinyl materials
- Roll top seal makes it easy to pack and unpack
- Comes in different sizes and colors
NRS Men’s H2Core Short Sleeve Rash Guard
We love that the NRS Men’s H2Core Short Sleeve Rash Guard looks like a regular white cotton shirt but offers ample sun and water protection for swimmers and beach lovers. It can be worn while strolling along the shore or even when paddling or surfing, so you don’t need to bring an extra swim top.
If you need one for the ladies, there’s also the NRS Women’s H2Core Short Sleeve Rash Guard ($19.95).
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Abrasion and moisture resistant
- Provides UPF 50+ UV protection
- Made of breathable, unrestricting fabric
- Dries quickly for warmth and comfort
- Great by itself or as a base for cold weather layering
Pelican #1050 Micro Case
The Pelican #1050 Micro Case is a very popular waterproof case among divers, fishers, and water sports enthusiasts. It’s ideal for those who want to ensure that their small valuables, including their phone or compact camera, stays safe and dry even when the case is placed inside a full dry bag. It already comes with a carabiner for easy attachment to bags, straps, and belts.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Case is watertight and crushproof
- Fits cards, keys, wallet, and small electronics
- Keeps water, dust, and dirt out
- Waterproof-rated and floats in saltwater
- Attachable to bags and straps via carabiner or lanyard
Thermos Sipp Leak-Proof Drink Bottle
Instead of giving a cooler, we recommend that you give a Thermos Sipp Leak-Proof Drink Bottle that can store both hot and cold drinks. Believe it or not, this sleek and well-designed stainless steel drink bottle can keep your 16 oz drink hot for up to 12 hours and cold for a whopping 24 hours. How’s that for a gift that can be useful not just for beach trips but all year round?
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Features push button lid for easy, one-handed opening
- Unbreakable and abrasion-resistant
- Maintains temperature with vacuum insulation technology
- Slim and compact
- Dishwasher safe
Mares Cruise Mesh Duffle Bag
Aside from a dry bag, every beachgoer also needs a separate bag for his or her wet gear. Although there are a lot of smaller bags, we would recommend the Mares Cruise Mesh Duffle Bag. It’s spacious, easy to carry, and perfect for storing your wet gear after a beach trip. Thanks to its mesh material, you can rinse your gear while inside the bag and let it drip until it dries.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Dries gear fast while inside the bag
- Compact and foldable for easy storage
- Fits even fins for snorkeling
- Made of durable tarpaulin and PVC
- Fits up to 108.5 liters in volume
Airhead Designer Series Floating Couch
Who doesn’t love inflatables? The Airhead Designer Series Floating Couch is an attractively designed inflatable that encourages tanning, reading, and lounging among intimate groups of friends. It can be used by the shore to keep legs off the sand or in the middle of soft, wavy seawater. It comes in bright tangerine and measures 67 inches across. It’s also very easy to inflate and deflate for storage.
What Makes it a Great Gift:
- Perfect for lounging by the shore or floating on the water
- Comes with a comfortable backrest
- Durable for long service
- Easy and quick to inflate/deflate
- Fits up to 2 adults or 4 kids
