24 Best Beach Gifts 2022

Under our list of best sunscreens for your face, this made the top spot. It hydrates and protects your skin barrier, so if you’re applying and reapplying sunscreen on your face every two hours (as you should), it’s a winner. Reviewers say it pairs perfectly with makeup and has zero white cast. So, if they get breakouts from other sunscreens, gift this one and they’ll love you for it.

Ugh, how adorable is this? You’d be forgiven for snagging one for yourself too (no judgment here!). But this is absolutely a perfect gift for anyone who wants to set their beach accessories apart with a one-of-a-kind towel. The towels are vibrant and durable, reviewers say, and a nice heavy weight for the beach.

If they love the beach but not the sand, they can just gently sprinkle this powder on their sandiest body parts and then brush off. Voila—sand-free! One reviewer loved that it was talc-free, but just as effective.

Beach hair is nice in theory, but sometimes you want a lil something to add some sleek shine. This hair oil offers UV protection and uses camellia oil to hydrate, de-frizz, and enhance shine (just put it on before and after heading to the beach). Reviewers say that their hair soaks up the oil quickly without residue and that it works for a lot of hair types.

Your regular flip-flops tend to get water-logged and fall off at the beach—but these bbs—which also come in black and red—absolutely won’t, thanks to the ties. They’ll still get the thong-style toe strap, and they can repurpose the shoes at a slightly nicer get-together (dinner at the boardwalk later?).

If your giftee doesn’t know about this brand, prepare to be their favorite person. This sculpting suit lifts and defines thanks to a tie in the back, and the suit is matte enough that it doubles as a bodysuit. Adjustable straps, removable pads, a shelf bra, and inclusive sizing makes it a stellar choice for lots of shapes. Reviewers, no joke, call it “the best one-piece ever.”

This sheer kimono comes in white and black, and it’s effortlessly chic to throw on for a beach day. The adjustable belt ties over whatever they’ve got on, or they could just leave it open and flap along, pretending to be a fancy rich person on a boat.

Or, if you wanna go a touch fancier, this Australian brand has pretty flowing dresses that look luxurious but feel comfy. This one has an open back with ties, meaning they can show off their bikini underneath. (Oh, and it’s fully lined, so they won’t feel totally naked.)

Everyone needs a lightweight-but-spacious woven bag to throw beach essentials into. This straw option has a longer leather strap (so, in case your bag gets heavy, you don’t have to rely on the smaller straps) and an inner pocket for essentials like wallet and keys.

This water bottle is legit made from plants, but you’d never know it based on the temperature resistant, lightweight, durable design. Reviewers say it’s leakproof, the colors are gorge, the liquid inside stays cold, and the clip on the side is practical too.

This sustainable brand specializes in well-made items with much lower water usage than a lot of brands (esp since linen can use a lot of water in production). This hi-low shirt tail is perfect for throwing on before and after a dip, or just tying at the waist with a swimsuit and shorts (have tried this, can verify it works).

This two-piece set is the perfect option if your recipient wants something a little more full-coverage on the beach or just wants to layer if they’re feeling cool. The eco-linen is a heavier weight but still incredibly breathable, according to reviewers, and ideal to wear all summer long.

This towel isn’t just pretty and patterned: the original sand-free towel dries super-quickly, packs away into a pouch, and is very lightweight. Reviewers usually love it so much that they buy multiples and wrap it around themselves like a sarong when they come in from the water.