50 Best Beach Themed Christmas Presents ~ because you can't gift the entire ocean
Oh, what gift to get that beach-lover for Christmas?
Sure, you could get them many of the same types of Christmas presents as you would get anyone else, but wouldn't it be great to find a gift that would be uniquely beach for them this holiday season?
Luckily, as beach-lovers ourselves, we here at Seashell Madness know a thing or two about gifting with a beach theme. Read on and you'll see!
"A Day at the Beach" Tumbler Cup with Lid
I'll take Beach Soul Restoration anytime
Let's start off with a no-brainer. If you're taking your coffee or other beverages to the beach you need to have a cup with a lid, or risk drinking sand. I suppose that when nobody's looking you could steal the sippy cup from that kid one blanket over, but a much better solution for enjoying beverages at the beach would have to be a tumbler with a lid. So how about this one which also features some great beach artwork and a slogan which I believe wholeheartedly: "A Day at the Beach Restores the Soul." Amen.
Mermaid Tail Crochet Blanket
Warm, Fuzzy Mermaid Feelings
I got this exact mermaid blanket for one of my nieces a few years ago and let me tell you: it was a huge hit. After all, what girl (or young woman in this case) wouldn't want to lounge around like a mermaid? It's a wonderful way to keep warm on those nights that have cooled off but you're thinking beachy thoughts. Mermaids rock!
Rustic Silver Octopus Wine Holder
Eight legs can keep wine contained
Okay, so I have to admit that I've featured this Silver Octopus Wine Holder on other pages of Seashell Madness. It's just that I really get a kick out of it. I'm always keen when a useful product takes on a beach theme, and I'm really keen on when a useful product takes on a beach theme with a sense of whimsy. And for my money, this wonderful wine holder hits it out of the park.
Beach Picnic Portable Wine Cooler Tote Bag
Take me to the beach, pour me some wine
Now, not all beaches will allow you to bring wine with you, but if you're at a beach that lets you bring it... Bring It! This portable tote bag is the perfect way to trasport the wine for your beach picnic and it's the perfect Christmas present for the beach-lover in your life. Works great at keeping wine at a nice, cool temperature, they won't need to bring wine bottles (which is great for the many beaches which don't allow glass bottles) and there are storage areas for glasses and utensiles. "Here's to the Beach!"
Octopus Shower Curtain
Release the Kraken! (in the shower)
Check out the colors on this one!
Okay, so let's say that you know someone whose bathroom is... well... sorta boring. You know what I mean, a lot of bathrooms are sorta boring. And since there is one item that usually dominates that small room, it is that one item that usually makes the difference between boring and not: the shower curtain. This amazing shower curtain with a fantastic and colorful print of an octopus below the sea will add pizazz to any bathroom. If it's for a house with beach-themed decor: great! If it's for a house that has no real theme to the decor: great! Just get the darned thing and help someone be done with boring bathrooms.
"Boop" Sharks in Love Pillowcase
A shark in love is a beautiful thing
This is one of those that I personally get a real kick out of. We expect sharks to be viscious. We expect them to be killers. We don't expect them to be goofy or in love. It brings a smile to my face every time.
Glass Seahorse Wine Bottle Stopper
Stop that wine Mr. Seahorse, stop it!
I like a good glass of wine, but my husband doesn't. This puts me in a bind wherein I need a way to keep the wine fresh (since it is certainly not advisable to finish off a bottle at once by ones-self). If you know anyone else in this situation, then a wine stopper makes an absolutely perfect gift. And if that person who is in need of a wine stopper also happens to be a beach person, then you are in luck with these really beautifully designed stoppers featuring seahorses.
Bamboo Ocean Resin Cutting and Serving Board
Your cheese, ocean-style
Okay, so I know that there is a French word for a board that you use to cut and serve cheese upon. I even know what that word is. But since I can't pronounce that word, I'm not going to type that word. We'll just stick to Cheese Board. And this one is really incredible. I'm a huge, huge fan of resin oceans (I've written more than one piece for this website on the subject) and I am a huge, huge fan of what's been done here to make a wonderful [French Word] piece.
Aquatic Life Throw Pillow Covers
And they all swam happily ever after
I love the design of the artwork on this set of pillow covers. The colors and the themes go really well together. We've got a seahorse, a sea turtle, an octopus and a crab: how could you get any more of a coastal theme than that? So if you know someone whose couch is kind of so-so, then help them out with these covers that can transform their boring living room into a beach house living room pretty much all on their own.
Shark Attack! Sushi Platter
Mr. Shark loves him some sushi
Who eats raw fish besides humans? Well, sharks of course. The Shark Attack Sushi Platter is one of those things that is guaranteed to bring a laugh every time it is brought out. It makes me laugh every time. And I feel very confident that if you have a beach-lover on your Christmas gift list who is also a fan of making sushi...well... SHARK ATTACK!
Personalized "Beach House" Arrow Sign on Canvas
Here is the house, there is the beach
Personalized items always make for great gifts, whether we're talking about the beach or not. But since we are talking about the beach, then personalizing a beach item is even better. Take for instance this personalized beach wall art. Great for identifying your loved-one's beach house — or perhaps they don't have a beach house but long to have a beach house, then this sign really puts them on the right track.
Octopus Coffee Mug Holder
For eight times the jitters
What can I say about this octopus mug holder that hasn't already crossed your mind from the photo? I mean, how cool is this thing? First off, the octopus is a cool creature. No argument there. Then having one hold up coffee mugs? I can't think of a single beach-lover who wouldn't love to have this guy on the counter.
4 Beach Sand Cup Holders (with Bottle Opener!)
Holding the drinks of Beach Volleyball Champions
Keeping your drinks stable while you enjoy the sand and surf can sometimes be a problem. But no more! The beach-lover in your life merely pushes these little cup holders into the sand and suddenly there is a great platform upon which to put drinks. Great for those warm days at the beach (like, say, Christmas) when everybody needs to be kept hydrated and refreshed.
Ocean Waves & Sand Personalized Beach Towel
My towel, tentacles off!
I love the print on this beach towel. It almost looks like somebody set up their beach towel just a little too close to the waterline and the surf is on its way. Really cool. And what makes this towel even better is that you can personalize it. You're giving it as a gift? Put the recipient's name on it. Or, if it will fit, feel free to put some really clever text on there (just keep it family-friendly, okay? After all you are at the beach).
"Dolphins in the Surf" Wall Painting
Every Dolphin's gone surfin'
I've written extensively about beach-themed art here on the Seashell Madness site. In fact, that's what got me started on starting this site in the first place. I am a huge fan of great artwork with a beach theme. So trust me when I tell you that this wonderful painting of dolphins frolicking in the surf would make for a fantastic Christmas present for anyone who is into coastal decor or the beach in general. Trust me on this one: this is a great painting and a great gift idea.
"Be a Mermaid and Make Waves" Beach Towel
Does this mermaid towel make me look thin?
The mermaid-lover on your gift list will certainly love this wonderful beach towel. Not only is the text great ("Be a Mermaid and Make Waves) but I simply love the colors on this one. The blues and teals and megentas are all worked in so well that it gives the design a bit of a fairy tale feel. And who doesn't enjoy mermaid fairy tales?
"Life is a Beach, Enjoy the Waves" 5 inch by 16 inch Surfboard Wood Sign
Tiny surfboard, big words
"Life is a Beach, Enjoy the Waves" is a bit of wisdom that perhaps we should all think about every now and then. And this little wooden surfboard sign is a wonderful way to feature that reminder. I love the design on this little piece: a wonderful beach sunset with really vibrant colors. It would look great in any room that leans toward coastal decor (heck,it would probably look good in any room in my opinioin).
Coastal 3 Piece Towel Set
Because everybody needs a towel sometimes
Every house needs a set of towels. And every beach house (or normal house that longs to be a beach house) needs a set of coastal towels. I love the color combos here, with the white patterns against different shades of blue backgrounds — combined with the decorative patterns evocative of the ocean this towel set works really well. I think that this towel set would make a wonderful Christmas gift for a beach person.
Silver Sea Starfish Beach Candle Holder
Starfish light, starfish bright
It's a good bet that the beach-lover on your Christmas list is also a candle-lover. There's just something about a good candle-lit room in a beach house. So I'm betting that this beach-themed candle holder will absolutely do the trick. It's hand-painted (hence how absolutely cool the painting of it looks) with a wonderful little length of rope and a starfish to complete the coastal decor look.
Mermaid Bath Towel with Hood
I am MERMAID!
I know that I wanted to be a mermaid when I was a kid, so I'm willing to bet that there is at least one mermaid-fan on your Christmas list this year. I also love this trend in beach towels for kids where there is a hood attached for when they wrap up after their swim. And this one is great in that the hood completes the whole mermaid theme for this beach towel. This would be a big hit for sure!
Personalized Dolphin Tumbler
Yeah, I always wanted to be a dolphin
Dolphins! Dolphins! Dolphins!
It's a pretty good bet that any beach person on your gift list is also someone who is into dolphins. And I think the design on this one is really great — the blues and the sparkly sparkles are fantastic. But wait: you also get to personalize this one so that no one would dare to walk off with it while its owner is out enjoying the surf.
Mosaic Sea Crab Wall Clock
Piece this together, crab
I love me a good mosaic. It's an art form that requires not just the artistic side of the brain, but also the logical side. After all, you have to make all of those puzzle-like pieces come togther to form a picture that is greater than the whole of its parts. And I think that this particular mosaic of a crab is really creative and would work well in any place with a coastal decor theme. Oh, and it's a clock!
Dolphin Glittery Bottle
Blinded by the light of dolphin-ness
So a glittery water bottle may not be for everyone on your gift list, but I would be willing to bet that if you are checking out this article on beach Christmas gifts then there is at least one person who would reaeeeeeeally be into a glittery water bottle. And not only glittery, but glittery dolphins for this one. Oh yes!
Happy Sea Turtle and Fish Tropical Reef Beach Towel (55 x 68 inches)
Life is more colorful underwater
The first thing that grabbed me about this particular beach towel was the colors. So vibrant! this design definitely leaves you feeling a great longing to go snorkling at some tropical beach somewhere. And the expression on this sea turtle's face is just priceless. What joy! I can think of a few people on my "nice" list who would really love to sport this towel down at the beach. Do you know any nice people who deserve this towel? I'll bet you do.
Crystal Glass Dolphin Figurine
Glass dolphins are not fragile
Not every gift has to be functional, some can just be beautiful. Which is, I think, the case with this crystal glass dolphin figurine. I am a big fan of glasswork and to see wonderful glasswork with a beach theme (and a dolphin theme to boot) just thrills me.
Disney "The Little Mermaid" 7-Piece Queen Bed Set
Disney Princesses rule the seas
It's one of those classics that will simply never go out of style. Disney's Little Mermaid has been around for a few generations now and Arial is as popular as ever. Whether we're talking about a grownup mermaid lover or a little one who has only recently come into the mermaid fold this bedding set would make for an excellent Christmas gift. They'll drift off to sleep surrounded by mermaids. Doesn't that sound wonderful?
Verdigris Patina Sculptural Octopus Tapered Cuff Bracelet
Yes, I know there's an octopus on my wrist
I'm a big fan of jewelry that has been made with any sort of aquatic design. I'm also a big fan of octopi (I've devoted several pages of this site to those eight-legged beauties). So a cuff bracelet featuring an octopus is a big win for me. And this one is done in a wonderful patina style that really, really works. I'm convinced: octopus jewelry makes for wonderful giftage.
Glow in the Dark Fleece Shark Blanket
I shall remain calm as I'm eaten by a shark
SHAAAAAAAARK!!!!!!
Everyone needs a blanket. Why not one that appears so voracious that it devours everyone who uses it?
Decorative Throw Pillow - Blue Ocean Whale
Whale, whale, whale, it must be love
Am I the only one who hears Whitney Houston when I look at this pillow? I am? Okay. Well, at any rate this is a fabulous little pillow that will fit in with any beach house. And it is a great statment to make if the beach person on your list is also someone for whom you would express the sentiement "I whale always love you."
Blue Whale Wall Art Canvas Print
3 times the frames, 3 times the fun
I always enjoy a triptych. It's like you have this piece of art that is so awesome that it can't be contained within a single frame! Or even 2 frames! And this one is really beautiful. If you've looked around this website much then you realize that I am a huge fan of art that has a beach or ocean theme to it. And I think that this print of a blue whale painting is absolutely stunning.
Beach & Coastal Themed Coasters
This is where we set our drinks at the beach house
We all need 'em. If we want to keep our furniture ring-free then we absolutely need to have a few coasters around the place. And I can tell you from experience that beach-lovers can never have enough beach-themed coasters around their place. "Beach Please?" Oh yes. Yes indeed.
9-Piece Beach Seascape Framed Wall Art
Art in 9 rooms
Instant Beach House! I am absolutely a big fan of this collection of beach-themed artwork. And I think it's great that they are being sold as a set. You can really see how these work together from starfish to welks to urchins to beach signs, this collection can transform a house from ordinary into beach in an instant. Just add walls!
Wooden Sea Turtle Wall Art
Wooden turtles, wooden sea
I'm kind of a freak about sea turtles. I'll admit it. Maybe it's because one of my daughters lived in Kaua'i which is basically the sea turtle capital of the world. Maybe it's just because sea turtles are incredibly cool. I don't know. But what I do know is that this piece of wood-carved art featuring a graceful sea turtle is just completely amazing. A great gift for those who long for the islands.
Seahorse and Shell Tissue Cover
Bless you Mr. Seahorse
A tissue cover is one of those things that pretty much anyone could use. No one who cares about their decor wants to have a simple (and often ugly) cardboard box displayed on their counter or vanity. But you need to have tissues out, right? Enter the tissue cover, and this one with its theme of seahorse and shell would fit wonderfully into any house that is going for a bit of coastal decor. Or a lot of coastal decor.
Sea Turtle Seashell Coral Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Could you please pass the sea turtle?
Why let them just keep their salt and pepper shakers hanging around on the counter? Not when they can be supported by a majestic sea turtle. I always think that it's great when someone turns something ordinary and humdrum (like a salt shaker) into a piece of art. This little gem would be a great addition to that beach person's table.
Outdoor Coastal Throw Pillow Covers
Obviously I'm not a fan of the beach
Even if the outdoors of their house is not near a beach (or perhaps especially if it is not near a beach) then this grouping of outdoor pillows will still get the point across that the beach is where they want to be. "Take me to the Beach:" what could be more to-the-point than that?
Decorative Sea Shell Holder
Always. Every Time.
"I Always Take a Little Piece of the Beach Home with Me" is a sentiment that I can certainly understand (I do have a website called Seashell Madness after all.) If you know someone who, like me, can't help but bring home interesting shells each time they visit the beach, then here's the perfect Christmas present for them: a place to display all of those great shells. Trust me, they'll love you for this one.
Beach Decor Starfish Wall Candle Sconces
Those things you hang on the wall... right: SCONCES.
Rope and starfish are two pretty common themes in any beach decor, as are things that are painted white. This set of white sconces with both starfish and ropework will most definitely fit into the decor of any beach individual's home. Go ahead: envision a wall that belongs to someone on your Christmas list and then imagine these sconces hanging thereupon. You can see it, can't you? It's a wonderful addition that just screams beach house decor!
Nautical Blue Sea Bathroom Set (with Shower Curtain, Rugs and Accessories)
Decorate the entire bathroom in one shot
Instantly transform any bathroom into a beachhouse bathroom with this complete bathroom set. It features some wonderful illustration of seahorses and other underwater dwellers. And the blues and teals are perfect for bathroom decor — especially beach bathroom decor.
Tribal Sea Turtles Fleece Throw Blanket
I see turtles, do you see turtles?
I am always fascinted by the Polynesian style renditions of sea turtles. The style adds so much to the representation of these beautiful creatures. So the design of the sea turtles on this throw blanket really works for me. What else works for me is the color scheme used in the background — a wonderful mixing of shades of blue that come together tremendously. I'll bet that you know someone who would love to cuddle up in this particular throw blanket. (You may even know someone with whom you would like to cuddle up under this particular throw blanket: which would make it an excellent Christmas present).
White Starfish Decorative Throw Pillow
Snuggle up with a starfish
How fun and unique is this for a throw pillow? I love that the pillow has been sewn into the shape of a starfish. It's wonderful. And the stark white color would fit in with any beach decor as blues and whites tend to make up the core of most beach decor. And there's something that just seems... I don't know... snuggly about a pillow shaped like a starfish. Or is it just me?
Sea Turtle Comforter Set
Yes, sea turtles ARE comforting
Doesn't this comforter set look just... comfortable? I mean, imagine drifting off to sleep surrounded by sea turtles. If you know someone who might like the sound of drifting off to sleep surrounded by sea turtles then may I suggest that this would be a great Christmas gift for them.
Beach Abstract, 600-Pocket Large Capacity Photo Book
Is 600 photos enough?
If you've cruised around the Seashell Madness website at all, you have probably become aware that I am a big fan of abstract art which give the feel of the ocean. Big, big fan. And I think it's great when some of that great artwork is used to grace things other than canvas. Take this amazing photo album cover — the blues and the golds are just amazing to me. I think this would be a fantastic gift for the beach person who enjoys taking lots of beach pictures. Or maybe even you could fill it with your favorite beach photos of the recipient and give it that way. Whichever, as long as you are giving someone this amazing photo book somehow.
Sea Turtle Stained Glass Suncatcher
Catch the sun Mr. Turtle, catch it!
There's just something about a looking out the window at a suncatcher in the morning that really puts me in a calmer mood. A good suncatcher is, in my opinion, a great addition to anyone's decor. And if that person is a beach lover, then I would definitely recommend this wonderful glass rendition of a sea turtle (an image which is itself quite calming).
3D Dolphin Crystal Ball with LED Colorful Night Light Base
Gaze at the dolphins, see the future
Now, come on, I mean how cool is this? First off, I don't know anyone who doesn't like dolphins. Second, this is really cool! It's a wonderful design of 2 dolphins jumping through a heart-shaped hoop. Then there is the really neat glowing blue detail of the artwork. And it lights up! Way cool!
Ocean-Themed Cooling Blanket for Hot Sleepers
This blanket is really cool
Cooling blankets have to qualify as modern miracles. Wrapping up in a blanket when you're hot just seems counter-intuitive. And yet here we are. And where might someone find themselves in need of a little cooling off? Well, the beach perhaps. True, they could just jump in the water, but that does tend to mess up the hair and the overall beach-look that many aspire to. So, cooling blanket. Yes.
Sea Turtles Blackout Curtains
I want to see nothing but sea turtles
We all have those days when we really want to sleep a little longer than when the sun rises. If you know someone who is fond of sleeping in, then blackout curtains are always a great gift idea. And if you know someone who is going with a beach aesthetic vibe to their decor (or someone who really should go with a beach aesthetic vibe to their decor) then these sea turtle blackout curtains may be just the gift that they need and desire.
5-inch North American Ironwood Carved Starfish
It would take quite some time to whittle this starfish
Sometimes simplicity makes for beauty. Take for instance, this carved starfish. I love the flowing shape of the carving and that its relative simplicity lets the wood's natural grain come through in striking fashion. This one really works for me, as I think it would for any beach-lover who might receive it as a gift this Christmas.
4 1/2" Oyster Shell Pillar Candle Holder
Hold this candle for me, would ya?
Like a lot of people, I am a big fan of candles. Oh, I know that flipping on a light switch is much more convenient, but there is something about the warm, calming light of a candle that I enjoy. If someone on your gift list is also a fan of candles, then a candle holder makes perfect sense as a Christmas gift. And if that fan of candles is also a fan of the beach and/or coastal decor then this is the candle holder for them.
Red the Crab Silicone Utensil Rest
The all-time champion utensil holder
Does anyone really need a utensil rest? Well, no, not really. But who wouldn't want one that looks like Red the Crab here? This is one of those things that someone on your gift list would get a real kick out of. Now, I haven't searched Instagram, but I would be willing to bet that there are more than a few photos on that service of Red the Crab holding up various utensils. I'd bet on it.
50 Best Beach Themed Christmas Presents
There you have it. What we here at Seashell Madness would love to receive as Christmas presents... um... I mean, what we think would be great to give as Christmas presents that go with a beach theme. If you like this list, feel free to share it on your Social. Thanks!
Written by Renee
