New for 2024: Unique Coastal Gifts for Beach and Lake Home Owners

New for 2025: Unique Coastal Gifts for Beach and Lake Home Owners

Written by: Karen Marsh

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If you’re looking for the perfect coastal gift, stop right here.

These new nautical gifts are just what you need to make a splash.

White Octopus Bookends: Stylish Bookshelf Makeover

Our beautifully crafted White Octopus Bookends are a treat! These sturdy bookends ensure your books stay upright and organized. Place in your office or living room, or use them as a standalone piece - this is one luxurious coastal gift to impress book lovers and beach bums alike.

Coastal Door Stoppers to Let The Summer Breeze In

If they live along the coast, they’ll love these buoy inspired concrete door stoppers that let the warm breeze blow in. Enjoy the crisp air all summer long with our coastal door stoppers that come in fun nautical designs, like Lobster or Stripes, that are sure to make visitors smile.

Round Ceramic Buoy Decor

The ocean is calling with these Round Ceramic Buoys that instantly exude pure maritime appeal. A charming addition to your shelf, decorative bowls and baskets, or entrance, our buoy decor is just what you need as the perfect coastal gift for beach house owners.

Beach and Lake Canvas Tote Bags

For anyone who loves the water, this tote bag is just what they need because life is truly better at the lake (or the beach)! Keep sunglasses, towel, sunscreen, a good book, and all other summer essentials together in this chic tote - they’ll want to take this bag everywhere.

Seagrass Bread Warmers: A Coastal Gift for An Elevated Tablescape

Add coastal charm to dinner parties with our woven bread warmers - handwoven from sustainably grown seagrass with a terracotta bread warmer that is naturally insulating. Pair with our wooden salad bowls or personalized unbreakable drinkware for the ultimate coastal gift.

Hand Stamped Vintage Books

A timeless treasure on their shelf! With inspirational messages hand stamped onto their worn, weathered spines, these vintage stacked books add character to any space. This coastal gift will stand out on their desk, bookshelf, or coffee table.

Beach House Throw Pillows

Featuring fun beach-inspired designs, our throw pillows bring the relaxed feel of coastal life to any home. Made from 100% wool with soft velvet backing, these pillows are a cozy beach house gift. An easy-to-remove cover makes cleaning a breeze so these stay fresh for years to come.

Kennebunkport Tote

For the friend who loves coastal charm and timeless style, the classic blue striped Kennebunkport Tote is a must-have coastal gift. The durable cotton canvas ensures it can handle all their beach-day essentials - sunscreen, towels, snacks, you name it.

Splashy Bag

This lightweight beach bag is your go-to for all things summer! Its roomy design easily fits all your essentials. Give this coastal gift to someone who’s always on the go - they’ll love how versatile (and stylish) it is, whether they’re at the beach, pool, or simply running errands.

Modern Pooley Vases

With a palette of eight coastal-inspired colors, these ceramic bud vases let you create the most fun floral arrangements all year round. Perfect for styling on your coffee table, mantel, shelves, or even your kitchen island, this one-of-a-kind coastal gift adds a pop of color and a welcoming touch to any room.

French Market Basket

Handcrafted from durable date palm leaf, this chic French Market Basket is a beach town staple. Whether used for weekend farmers' markets or as a chic beach bag, its sturdy construction lets it handle heavy loads without losing its shape - this thoughtful coastal gift will become their next favorite market bag, beach tote, or even picnic basket!

Framed Patent Artwork

Bring a bit of maritime history and vintage charm to your living room or gallery wall with this unique patent artwork in a barnwood frame. Available in an Anchor, Boat, Buoy, and Beach Umbrella design, this piece of nautical art makes an ideal coastal gift for any ocean lover.

Nautical Chart Placemats

Our unique placemats display a vintage nautical chart on the front, and all the signal flags and their meanings at the back. Perfect for someone moving into a new beach home or who simply loves nautical decor, you can choose their favorite seaside spot or sailing location for a truly memorable coastal gift.

We hope these coastal gift ideas have given you inspiration for the next birthday, housewarming party, or other special occasions. 

For more tips on how to give the gift of the beach and lake lifestyle, here are some more coastal gifts for entertaining during a seaside getaway and embracing the laid-back lifestyle of the coast.

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