There are many reasons you may want to give a beach themed gift. An invitation to a housewarming party at a friend’s beach house or vacation home would be an occasion that certainly qualifies for a beach theme gift. Or, how about a housewarming party where there is a bathroom with ocean or beach decor?

... the seashore is a restful and calming atmosphere.

Many people are attracted to the beach theme as the seashore is a restful and calming atmosphere. The colors used are muted tones of blues, greens and grays and themes often include sea creatures, sand dunes, seashells and ocean waves. Summer is also a common theme with beach decor.

A perfect beach theme gift idea is a vintage sand pail filled with ocean-scented bathroom items such as soaps, body wash, or candles. Include a few hand towels that have been embellished with a sea creature such as a starfish, lobster or angelfish. Scatter some real seashells throughout the sand pail. If you cannot find a vintage sand pail, buy a new one at the craft store and paint it with bright cabana stripes.

A matching set of beach towels is a useful gift.

A matching set of beach towels is a useful gift. Beach towels can be rolled up and placed in a wicker basket for presentation. If you are unsure of the color preferred by the recipient, choose multi-colored stripes. If you are choosing a beach theme gift for a couple, you could include a pair of matching beach towels along with an assortment of sunscreens. Or, if you are inclined to give a romantic gift to a couple, a portable hammock with a stand found at an online gift store makes an ideal gift for someone living by the shore, or for those who want to imagine they live by the shore.

Nautical decor works well in most beach-themed rooms.

Nautical decor works well in most beach-themed rooms. Picture frames made from aged wood resembling driftwood are great for displaying photos of summer fun. Figurines of seagulls, flamingos or fish can be placed around a room to call to mind the sights of peaceful ocean wildlife. Models of sailboats can be placed on high shelves for dramatic impact. Colorful nautical signal flags can be given as gifts and even ordered at on-line gift stores to be personalized with the recipient's name.

A beach themed gift for a younger person could be something with a surfing theme such as a surfer bedspread, beach towel or tote bag. A real vintage surfboard would make a great gift and could be displayed by hanging on the wall. A waterproof beach blanket, beach umbrella or lounge chair would be great for the active beach goer. Young persons may also appreciate anything with a pirate or treasure hunting theme, including a treasure chest, pirate flag or pirate's ship model.

Bath and body care items such as lotions, body wash, bath salts and body scrubs in a beach theme would be appropriate for a woman who loves the ocean. These items come in many refreshing scents such as green tea and peppermint. Sea salt spray for hair makes the hair smell and look as if you just came from the beach with tousled waves. Many on-line drugstores sell these types of body care items. Fill a basket with sunscreen lotions, lip balms and brightly colored nail polish to get her ready for a day at the beach.

Picture a silver necklace with azure blue stones ...

Jewelry is another great gift to give someone who loves the ocean. Natural stones come in many varieties that remind one of the ocean's colors. Picture a silver necklace with azure blue stones, or a brooch that features playful dolphins swimming in the sea.

Anything that features a mermaid, lighthouse or sailboat can be considered an appropriate beach-inspired gift. Wind chimes are available in sailboat or lighthouse motifs. A decorative snow globe featuring a mermaid floating within would be sure to please any lover of the sea. A glass vase could be filled with colored sea glass in blues and greens and then lovely sea grass could be arranged artfully and anchored in the sea glass at the bottom of the vase. This is a wonderful way to give a hand-made beach theme gift.

Many kitchen items are available in a beach theme and can be found at on-line gift stores. These include cookie jars, cookie cutters shaped like sea animals, and dish towels. A nautical clock is useful and would set the tone for a beach-themed kitchen. Hurricane lanterns make a strong seafaring statement in home decor and are portable so they can be used on outdoor patios in the summertime.

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