Beach Party Ideas - Surf's Up!

Beach party ideas are perfect in hot weather. What do people do when the weather gets hot? Go to the beach! So why not take the party with you?

Just think hot Summers day, BBQ, beach sports, smoothies and ice cream. There are plenty of other Summer party ideas that you can use on a hot summers day.

How about incorporating a Luau theme into your beach party. For some Luau fun check out Luau party ideas!

If you need any beach party supplies then we have plenty whether your from the USA or UK.

But for now pack up your essentials - sunscreen, sunglasses and towel and lets hit that beach!

INVITATIONS

If it's just a Summer party your throwing you won't need party invitation ideas just ring up a few friends and get together to enjoy the sun. But if it's a celebration you may want a more formal invitation.

Try this simple beach party idea for an invitation. All you need is some postcards with a beach scene on. If you can't find any suitable postcards then make your own with a beach picture printed out on a postcard sized card.

Then write the party details on the back. Something along the lines of:

"Wish You were here? Well you could be!

Meet at (name of beach) on (date and time) and get ready to PARTY!"

You could also write a list of items that guests would be required to bring if needed.

If you want to make some easy but professional looking invites then the Pink Heaven Party Angel recommends creating extraordinary free digital invitations in minutes at Smilebox.com! You can even add your own photos, video clips and music.

DECORATIONS

You don't really need party decorations for beach theme party ideas. But here are a few essentials you should take:

Sunscreen - The number one essential item for beach party ideas!
Sunglasses
Party ware - Take with you a Surfs Up deluxe party kit

Beach Towels
Deck chairs - To chill out in
Picnic mat - To lay the food out
Sun umbrellas - For when in need of a bit of shade
Tennis set - Racquet's and balls
Bucket and spade - Sandcastle competitions are a must for all ages!
Ball - Whether that be beach ball or a sports ball
Tiki torches - If you plan on staying till after sundown
A CD player - To get everyone in the party spirit
If the beach allows, you could also make a bonfire to toast some marshmallows on!

If you can't actually get to a beach bring the beach to you with paddling pools, sand boxes, shells and inflatable palm trees!

PARTY COSTUMES

An easy one this - the perfect beach party idea for fancy dress is a swim suit! You can also add a sarong, T-Shirt and shorts or even some Hawaiian Luau grass skirts and garlands.

THE BIRTHDAY CAKE

If it's beach birthday party ideas your after what's better beach party idea than having a beach themed cake. Try some of these ideas for birthday cakes:

Use two cakes one blue (for the sea) and one yellow (for the sand). Have the blue cake as the bottom layer and the yellow cake, which would need to be a little bit smaller, on top. You can then put a little umbrella, deckchair and towel or a bucket and spade on the top of the cake. If you place the cake on a larger cake board you can also make waves drawn with a blue icing pen.
A shell shaped cake
A single yellow iced cake decorated with a beach scene
A flip flop shaped cake
A sun shaped cake using a large circular cake surrounded by smaller cup cakes, all a bright yellow color!
Sandcastle shaped cake

FOOD AND DRINK

Teen party food for beach party ideas include firing up the BBQ or laying out a relaxing picnic:

Burgers and hot dogs
Ribs

Chicken wings
Salad
Sandwiches
Strawberries
S'mores
Roasted marshmallows
Ice Cream
Pink Lemonade
Iced slush drinks kept cool in a beach ball cooler filled with ice!
Smoothies

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

If a couple of hours chilling out with an ice cold smoothie doesn't appeal then here are a few beach party ideas for activities you could be doing instead:

Volleyball - Competitions or just a friendly game
Tennis or Badminton - Tournaments or just practicing?
Sandcastle Competitions - Even adults like to get competitive over their sandcastles but make sure they are not just your basic castle out of a bucket, get them working hard at creative beach theme party ideas for sandcastles!
Limbo - The perfect summer game
Frisbee - Get some exercise with this fun game
Surfing - Go for a surf or hire someone to give lessons
Tug of War - Who will win?

FAVORS

If you visit the beach often then party favor ideas are not really necessary but if you want to give something to your guests try giving something useful at the beginning of the party rather than the end such as these beach party ideas:

Suncream
Personalized chocolate
Sunglasses
Personalized vest tops
Bucket and spade
Frisbee
Inflatable beach ball
Flip flops

Remember, if you can't find what you are looking for here then why not ask the Pink Heaven Party Angel, who is there to answer all your party questions. Or why not help others with their party planning problems by answering their questions!

Then once you've thrown your party let everyone know about it at YOUR parties, readers can then rate your party and give their comments. Your party could then help others searching for the perfect party idea, whilst giving your ideas the fame they deserve!

Return to top of Beach Party Ideas