Good Christmas Presents for Beach Lovers: Our 12 Sunny Ideas
In short: here are 12 sunny Christmas gift ideas for seasoned beachgoers, for all budgets: beach rackets, a double float, flip-flops, a poncho, a sunshade, a tent, a cooler, a water bottle, a beach chair, a personalised tide clock, a pampering box and a handmade gift. A foretaste of summer for your loved ones.
The essentials
| Idea | Worth knowing | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Beach rackets | Design and quality for a stylish game | Avora |
| 2. Float for two | Large, retro and elegant double float | The Nice Fleet |
| 3. Hype flip-flops | Colourful, illustrated designs | Havaianas |
| 4. Beach poncho | A must for changing out of a wetsuit in style | The Beach People |
| 5. Malibu sunshade | A colourful way to get shade with style | Sunnylife |
| 6. Beach tent | Easy to carry and set up, for a nap without sunburn | Miasun |
| 7. Vintage cooler | Colourful and well designed, for picnics | Business & Pleasure Co. |
| 8. Colourful water bottle | Eco-friendly, useful at the beach and at the office | 24Bottles |
| 9. Beach chair | Solid and comfortable, a gift to share | Sunday Supply |
| 10. Sunrise tide clock | Pastel shades, customisable inscription | Ocean Clock |
| 11. Océane box | Pampering care with tiaré flower and vanilla scents | Laboratoires de Biarritz |
| 12. Handmade gift | Ocean-coloured candles, a shell hanging | DIY Ocean Clock |
Only a few weeks to go until Christmas, its festive meals and gift unwrapping. Speaking of gifts, have you finished your shopping? If, as every year, finding the perfect present is a real headache, go for sunny gifts this year that will delight beach lovers. We have found some good Christmas presents for all budgets that will give your loved ones a taste of summer. Three, two, one, wrap!
Original gifts to slip into the beach bag
Rackets, a double float, flip-flops and a poncho: original gifts that go along on every trip to the beach.
It is not always easy to find a Christmas gift that stands out from previous years and makes an impression under the tree. Go for an original present that will come along on every beach trip.
1. Beautiful beach rackets
Between a swim and some sunbathing, fancy a game of rackets? Played with family or friends, it is a beachside classic. We have found an original gift, perfect for fans of the little ball: Avora rackets mix design and quality for a game played in style.
Design beach rackets by Avora
2. An original float
Time to jump in the water! This year, slip a touch of originality under the tree with this large, retro and elegant double float, for moments together without getting too wet.
Stinson double float by The Nice Fleet
3. Hype flip-flops
What could be better than flip-flops to complete the perfect beachgoer's outfit? Don't give plain ones, it is Christmas after all. Choose colourful, illustrated models that will whisk your loved ones to the beach in a snap of the fingers (or toes).
Hype flip-flops by Havaianas
4. A beach poncho
A surfer in your circle? Give them a gift that will go along on every session. A beach poncho is a must for any surfer who wants to take off their wetsuit and stroll along the beach comfortably and in style.
Beach poncho by The Beach People
Give the gear of the perfect beachgoer for a successful summer
Sunshade, tent, cooler, water bottle and chair: the kit that keeps beach lovers at their best with their feet in the sand.
Nobody is born a perfect beachgoer, you become one! Christmas is the ideal time to complete the kit of the beach lovers around you. Here are some Christmas gifts for men and women to help them look their best with their feet in the sand.
5. A colourful sunshade
You can't go to the beach without a sunshade! Add some fun to your loved ones' seaside outings with a bright, colourful one. You can protect yourself from the sun with style.
Malibu sunshade by Sunnylife
6. The Miasun beach tent
We all love the sun, but when it gets too hot on the skin, a little shade is welcome. For those tired of chasing their sunshade down the beach at the first gust of wind, we recommend the Miasun beach tent. It is the ideal accessory for a nap without sunburn, and a bonus: it is easy to carry and set up. Tested and approved by the Ocean Clock team.
Beach tent by Miasun
7. The trendy cooler
Beach means picnic! Nothing beats a fresh salad or sandwich on a hot summer day. Treat someone to a colourful, well-designed cooler, as practical as it is stylish.
Vintage coolers by Business & Pleasure Co.
8. A water bottle to stay hydrated on the beach
Whether you are playing sport or relaxing on the sand, staying hydrated is essential. Colourful, eco-friendly and trendy, the reusable bottle has become a useful accessory at the beach and at the office alike.
Colourful water bottle by 24Bottles
9. A stylish, comfortable beach chair
Reading on the beach can quickly get uncomfortable without the right gear. To let your loved ones read a few chapters in peace, we recommend this sturdy, comfortable and elegantly designed beach chair. A gift idea to give together.
Beach chairs by Sunday Supply
Gift ideas to bring the beach home
A personalised tide clock, a pampering box or a handmade gift: a little piece of beach for your loved ones' homes.
For ocean lovers who miss their seaside outings, here are the perfect Christmas gifts to bring a little of the beach indoors.
10. The Ocean Clock Sunrise clocks
Nothing beats watching a lovely sunrise over the ocean without leaving the sofa. Your loved ones don't live by the sea? Give them a view of the big blue with our Sunrise collection: the tide clock and the time clock are dressed in the soft colours of the ocean, with a dial that fades from pale pink to light blue and beige. Ideal for thinking of the beach from home.
The bonus: the inscription on the tide clock can be customised, so you can give a personalised gift and touch the heart of your ocean lover.
11. The Océane box that smells of warm sand
For those who like to pamper themselves, a sunny, cocooning beauty box is a good bet. While waiting for summer, give a moment of wellbeing with summery scents (tiaré flower, vanilla) that will take their skin to faraway beaches.
The Océane box by Laboratoires de Biarritz
12. A handmade gift inspired by the ocean
Surprise your loved ones with a unique handmade gift for a really special Christmas. Make decorations that take them to the seaside: ocean-coloured candles, a shell hanging and more. Find out step by step how to create your own seaside decorations with our easy DIY decoration ideas.
Ocean-coloured candles: the tutorial
Santa's list is complete! We hope this selection of Christmas gift ideas has inspired you. What will you give this year?
Pastel clocks, to bring the beach home
Frequently asked questions
What Christmas gift can you give a beach lover?
Beach rackets, a double float, illustrated flip-flops, a beach poncho, a colourful sunshade, a beach tent, a cooler, a water bottle, a beach chair, a personalised tide clock or a pampering box.
Which original gifts fit in a beach bag?
Design beach rackets, a large retro double float, colourful illustrated flip-flops, or a beach poncho for surfers.
What gear should you give the perfect beachgoer?
A colourful sunshade, an easy-to-carry beach tent, a well-designed cooler for picnics, a colourful water bottle and a sturdy, comfortable beach chair, to give together.
Which gift brings the beach into the home?
A Sunrise tide clock or time clock in the pastel colours of the ocean, a pampering box with summery scents (tiaré flower, vanilla), or a handmade gift such as ocean-coloured candles.
Can you give a personalised tide clock?
Yes: the Sunrise tide clock lets you customise the inscription, for a personalised gift for an ocean lover.
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