Gifts for Beach Lovers: 10 Ideas They'll Actually Use

The best gifts for beach lovers are things they'll use every time they hit the sand: a Turkish beach towel in their favorite color, a beach blanket for two, a light robe for after the swim, coastal jewelry and a little Santa Barbara. Here are ten ideas from our shop, for every budget and every kind of beach person.

01 / A Turkish beach towel in their color.

The one gift every beach lover uses. A Turkish towel is light, dries fast, shakes off sand and doubles as a wrap. Our Essential comes in about 40 colors, so you can match their swimsuit, their car or their favorite flower. Find it fast with Colorful Search.

02 / Cabana stripes for the purist.

For the friend who has a favorite beach chair and a strong opinion about umbrellas, the Biarritz towel's bold stripes are pure Riviera.

03 / A little love from Santa Barbara.

Our LOVE from Santa Barbara towel is the gift for anyone who's ever fallen for this stretch of coast, or who lives here and never wants to leave.

04 / A beach blanket for two.

The Todos Santos Beach Blanket has room for a couple, a picnic and a dog. Perfect for sunset dinners on the sand. More ideas in our picnic blanket guide.

05 / A robe for after the swim.

A light Turkish cotton robe is the best feeling after a cold ocean dip. The Essential Bathrobe comes with its own drawstring bag, so it travels to the beach, the pool and the spa.

06 / A cozy wrap for bonfire nights.

When the sun goes down and the fire pit comes out, the Whistler Fleece Wrap Throw keeps them warm: woven Turkish cotton on the outside, plush fleece spun from recycled bottles on the inside.

07 / Coastal jewelry.

Turquoise, gold and easy everyday pieces that go from the sand to supper. Browse our jewelry, and see how to wear it in our coastal jewelry guide.

08 / A Santa Barbara gift basket.

Can't decide? Bundle a towel with local treats and little coastal finds. See our gift basket ideas and how to build one locals love.

09 / Matching towels for the whole crew.

For a family, a friend group trip or a bridal party, give everyone a towel in the same stripe, or each in their own color. We keep deep stock in Santa Barbara, so matching sets are easy. Our towels, blankets and robes are also part of our Buy 2, save 10% offer.

10 / A gift that gives back to the ocean.

Every Riviera purchase supports the place beach lovers love most. We give 5% of our net profits to organizations that heal and protect the ocean. Read about the groups your gift supports.

Make it a present.

Add gift wrap with a handwritten card and we'll send it ready to give. Orders over $95 ship free, and local orders can be picked up at our shop, usually within 2 hours. For more ideas, see our Turkish towel gift guide and coastal holiday gift guide.

FAQ

What is a good gift for someone who loves the beach?

A Turkish beach towel in their favorite color is one of the most useful gifts for a beach lover. It's light, dries fast, sheds sand and doubles as a wrap. Beach blankets, light cotton robes, coastal jewelry and gift baskets are great too.

Is a Turkish towel a good gift?

Yes. A Turkish towel is practical, beautiful and works for the beach, the bath, travel and as a wrap or throw, so almost anyone will use it. Riviera towels come in about 40 colors with gift wrap available.

Does Riviera Towel Co. offer gift wrap?

Yes. Riviera Towel Co. offers gift wrap with a handwritten card.

Shop in person at 17 W. Gutierrez St. in Santa Barbara or call 805-560-1571. We offer free shipping on orders over $95, and 5% of our net profits go to organizations that heal and protect the ocean we all love, with $76,439.30 donated so far.