Mother’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For Beach Lovers

If she’s a big believer in the Robert Wyland quote, "The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul," you’ll want to get her a gift she can take with her to her happy place.

Here are some special ideas to make finding that perfect gift for her, well, a day at the beach.

Anthropologie Meridian Beach Towel

She will want to wrap this beautiful towel around her at the beach, at the pool, in her own bathroom. At 70 x 40, it’s big enough to spread out on the sand and it’s Oeko-Tex certified, made from 100% cotton using eco-friendly production methods. It’s a big softie – just like her. Price: $58

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Fully Loaded Traveler Bag

Nothing screams summer like ice cream and no ice cream is more highly-coveted than Jeni’s. The adorable cooler bag comes with five pints of her choice (Don’t forget the Brambleberry Crisp!) and will keep her cool and happy at the beach. This just may be her favorite gift ever. But don’t expect her to share. Price: $75

Kenny Flowers The Palm Beach - Long Kimono

She will always find an excuse to throw on this light and breezy kimono adorned with cabana stripes and palm trees. Ethically made by an all-women-run team in Colombia, it’s a multi-tasker that can be worn open, belted or tied by ends for different looks. It flows as easily and naturally as the sea and is resort wear at its prettiest. Price: $128

Gray Malin x Illesteva Sunglasses

A good pair of sunglasses is a beach necessity and these luxury pairs, featuring the work of fine art photographer, Gray Malin, are works of art in themselves. Choose from two bestselling styles, both of which use classic black frames as the canvas to display Malin’s popular beach and ocean images. Handmade in Italy, the frames have UV400 grey lenses to protect her eyes and come with a custom case and pouch to protect the sunglasses. Price: $250

Matouk Leaping Leopard Beach Towel

These candy-colored beach towels are plush and tasseled and altogether purr-fect. Adorned with exotic big cats, they’re totally luxurious and great conversation pieces. Made in Turkey from 100% cotton, they’re OEKO-TEX certified and likely to cause quite a splash. Luckily, they’re also super absorbent. Price: $99

ALOHA Collection Linen Stripes Day Tripper

The perfect accessory for the beach, this pretty yet practical bag will keep all her valuables safe and dry. Splashproof and weather-resistant, it’s roomy and easy to tote, thanks to comfortable khaki straps. It zips at the top to keep everything inside where it belongs and can double as a carry-on. She’ll want to check out the whole ALOHA Collection for more mix and match bags for her wet bathing suits, toiletries and dirty laundry, especially when she learns that 5% of profits are donated to Hawaii-based conservation organizations. Price: $68

TKEES x Alice + Olivia Lily

These may be the cutest flip flops she’s ever worn and she won’t be surprised that they’re a collaboration between two of her favorite brands. Made of handcrafted Brazilian leather with cushioned insoles and rubber outsoles for added grip, they’re as comfortable as they are fashionable. They’re available in three beloved prints and she can even match them to classic Alice + Olivia styles for a head to toe look. Price: $68

Christian Lacroix for Swiminista Cheerful Onepiece Josephine Print

In a brilliant collaboration between Swiminista and the legendary Christian Lacroix, this stunning swimsuit makes quite a fashion statement – and an environmental one. It’s made from luxury Italian recycled fabric, saving tons of plastic bottles from polluting the oceans so they’ll still be there for swimming. Price: $169

Cupshe Flower Power Plunge One Piece Swimsuit

With its floral print in shades of the sea, this one piece from cult favorite, Cupshe, is so pretty and flattering. Made of a special jacquard fabric, it offers just the right amount of support and coverage. It turns any beach day into a tropical vacation. Price: $24.99

Venus Ruched One-Piece

With so much interesting detailing, this lovely swimsuit is a surefire confidence builder. Not only do the print bodice and solid bottom work as a flattering combo but there’s also a special Hold U In control lining for an added slimming effect. This suit is so empowering, she won’t feel like covering up. Price: $69.99

Andie The Marbella

The swimsuit equivalent of the LBD, this elegant style is a fresh update on a classic silhouette. Made with Glossy Eco Nylon, sustainably sourced from Andie’s new slinky and soft Recycled Nylon, it breathes new life into waste fabric and is a real head-turner. Price: $110