Looking for the perfect presents for friends and family who love the coast? Check out our Christmas gift guide for treasures inspired by the ocean and bringing the beach lifestyle into your festive celebrations.
Finisterre Knitwear
Born for the sea and built for adventure, Finisterre’s clothing range has been designed for the British beach lifestyle and ocean lovers. And what’s more, it’s all made responsibly using the best quality sustainable materials. Whether you need to warm up after a sea dip, or want a woolly jumper to keep you toasty whatever the weather, checkout the classic knitwear collection. Or delve into the outdoor accessories for flasks, changing robes and all manner of eco-friendly items that make beach life a breeze.
Wild Swimming Walks Book
Be inspired to don your walking boots, pack your swimming stuff and take a day out beside the seaside. From the secret coves of the Sussex seashore and hidden islands of the Essex coast, to the emerald creeks and sparkling seas of Cornwall, these beautiful Wild Swimming Walks books document adventures that will appeal to walkers, wild swimmers, beach addicts and nature lovers alike. While you’re still digesting your Christmas feast you’ll be planning your next coastal adventure and choosing where to step out into the elements and plunge into the big blue on the British coastline.
Oarsum Sail Bags
Need a handy bag to carry stuff to the beach or onto the boat? Get your hands on a quirky bag made out of recycled sails. Unique designs from Oarsum Sail Bags include a limited edition seagull bag, sailcloth wash bags, a dolphin welly boot bag and a canvas yoga bag – so you’re covered for every type of beach holiday or day trip you’ve got coming up.
Sand & Seagulls Beach Jewellery
How about dressing up in your Christmas best with some sparkly sea glass earrings, a pebble necklace or a silver bangle hand-stamped with a seaside slogan? Sand & Seagulls creates a stunning range of jewellery inspired by their love of the beach. And as well as hand-crafted, sea-themed necklaces, rings and bracelets, you’ll also find a treasure chest of nautical accessories and coastal decor sourced from other small, independent brands entrenched in the British seaside.
Northcore Bamboo Stainless Steel Thermos Flask
Stay warm on any beach adventure with a flask of soup, hot chocolate or your favourite tea at the ready. This stylish bamboo and stainless steel flask from surf brand Northcore is a must for anyone who loves outdoor adventures in and beside the sea – keeping your drink warm for up to 8 hours and totally leak-proof so you can pack it in with all your adventure essentials for a day out by the ocean.
Isle of Harris Gin
Lace your favourite Christmas tipples with a dash of the saltwater lifestyle, with this award-winning gin infused with sea kelp. Distilled on the Hebridean island of Harris, in a small copper gin still, the key botanical of the unique maritime Isle of Harris Gin is sugar kelp that’s been gathered by hand from local sea lochs. It is also bottled by hand in a rippled glass bottle that echoes the ocean and tide-ribbed sands, and is finished with a natural cork and wood stopper.
RNLI Recycled Ocean Coral Scarf
Looking for a gorgeous gift that’s good for the planet? Any ladies in your life will love staying cosy, looking stylish and supporting the RNLI in this soft, recycled scarf featuring a coral pattern in deep autumn colours. You can pair it with the Ocean Coral Tote Bag or Multibag to complete the look, or find all sorts of beach-inspired gifts from stocking fillers and calendars to clothing and homeware on the RNLI website.
Buy The Sea Driftwood Creations
Bring a touch of the seaside into your home with accessories made from driftwood that has been shaped by the waves and tumbled onto the shoreline. From driftwood clocks and lamp bases, to photo frames, mirrors and wall hangings, each unique piece is lovingly designed and reflects the natural elements of the beach. All driftwood creations are available on the Buy the Sea website.
Whistlefish Coastal Art
Deck the walls with vibrant seascapes and coastal prints that bring the coastline of the UK indoors. From wild waves and golden sunsets, to map art, vintage prints and humorous seaside scenes, there’s something for all tastes – and all at an affordable price from Whistlefish. You can even wrap up Christmas with seasonal cards, gift wrap and arty stocking fillers.
Christmas Picnic Hamper
Treat your loved ones to a hamper of goodies championing the finest local produce of Devon. From traditional cream teas and locally made wines and cider, to Devonshire cheeses, chutney and fudge, you can fill up on all the festive goodies – delivered to your door for free from Devon Hampers.
Seaside Cottage Holiday
What could be a better present than a bonafide beach holiday to a stunning location on the British coast? At Simply Sea Views we have a huge collection of coastal cottages flaunting cool coastal decor and luxury beach life just footsteps from the shoreline. Browse our collection and book somewhere by the sea as an extra special Christmas gift.
