Last Updated on October 28, 2024
Your go-to list of adorable nautical gifts for every occasion! For housewarmings, birthdays, Christmas and more – these coastal gifts are sure to cause waves!
I honestly do not know where my love of coastal and nautical themes came from. My mom’s parents retired in Destin, FL so my sisters and I spent our summers there growing up. I guess that’s more beachy than coastal, but for whatever reason, my coastal love runs deep. I mean, I started a blog called All in Stripes!
Whether I’m digging through aisles at Home Goods or shopping online, my brain is like a radar seeking out anything coastal or nautical. And I am so happy that other people share this love too!
I love buying gifts for loved ones and always try to be really thoughtful with what I get. If you’re looking for thoughtful nautical gifts for a special occasion, I’ve got you covered. Check out this list of must-have nautical gifts that a coastal lover will absolutely adore!
7 Must-Have Nautical Gifts
1. Coastal Design Book
For anyone who loves nautical or coastal decorating style, a coastal design book is an amazing gift. I literally own all of these books, and they are so inspirational to me. Coastal and nautical style extends from my closet to my home decor. Anything that can help create this easy breezy, clean and serene look in my home is a must-have for me.
Gift a coastal design coffee table book which not only gives design tips but also is a piece of coastal decor for their home. They will love it!
1. Coastal Blues | 2. Beautiful | 3. Living by Water | 4. Coastal Modern
2. Nautical Picture Frame
A nautical picture frame is a perfect gift and there are so many cute options. Okay, this might be controversial but when I buy nautical decor, I like to nod to the style without going overboard (no pun intended). What I mean is, a high quality anchor or shell here or there is okay, but it can easily start to look overwhelming. I don’t want our house to look like Joe’s Crab Shack!
Look for picture frames in natural materials like rattan and rope to bring in a nautical feel. Blue and white stripes are always a classic nautical style as well!
1. Rope Frame | 2. Indigo Print Frame | 3. Chevron Frame | 4. Striped Frame Set | 5. Rattan Rope Frame | 6. Chevron Stripe Frame
3. Nautical Bookends
Bookends are a great nautical gift for the home. We’ve all had that overfilled, under styled bookcase in our home (I’m presently guilty of this in our guest room!). Bookends help organize your books in the most stylish way. Coral, rope, and rattan are perfect styles for nautical bookends. Or look for beautiful stone dyed in gorgeous blues.
1. Rope Bookends | 2. Blue Agate Bookends | 3. Cane Bookends | 4. Coral Bookends
4. Blue & White Keepsake Box
A keepsake box is a perfect gift that can be used for jewelry, letters, or other special items. I use a blue and white bone inlay box to store my tv remotes, so they’re very versatile. These boxes make beautiful small storage solutions or they’re equally pretty to just use as decor on shelves.
1.Blue Mother of Pearl Set | 2. Chevron Box | 3. Blue Print Box | 4. Striped Box
5. Nautical Decor Accents
Nautical decor accents make a great gift because they can easily integrate into existing home decor. Larger pieces, like art or rugs, are too much risk if the person isn’t expecting them or have a dedicated place to put them. Plus, art and rugs are so personal, I wouldn’t want to guess at what someone would like.
Look for smaller accent pieces like decorative spheres or figurines. You can even buy a bowl or tray to corral items if you want to go the extra mile!
1. Navy Wood Chain | 2. White Shell | 3. Jute Rope Balls | 4. Navy Stripe Balls | 5. Marble Chain
6. Nautical Journal
A journal is an incredibly thoughtful and affordable gift that shows you care. I buy a new one every year and love to gift them as well. Journals come in a ton of cute nautical prints. Look for blue and white coastal prints to embrace the nautical style they’ll love.
1. Journal 1 | 2. Make Things Happen Journal | 3. Journal 3 | 4. Journal 4 | 5. Kate Spade Journal | 6. Journal 6
7. Nautical Serving Tray
A serving tray or platter is one of those universal gifts that everyone needs. Whether it’s used regularly or for special occasions, a serving tray or platter is a great gift that everyone will appreciate. Look for blue stripes or prints that compliment nautical coastal style.
1. Rattan Tray | 2. Fish Serving Platter | 3. Striped Serving Platter | 4. Striped Tray | 5. Striped Hors D”oeuvre Tray
Coastal Gifts
Coastal and nautical gifts are fun to buy and even more fun to give to someone who’ll love them. Whether you choose a simple nautical striped journal or a nautical accent piece, you’ll definitely float their boat!
I hope this post gave you some good nautical gift inspiration. Happy gifting!
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