Coolest Beach Party Ideas
Hit the beach at your next birthday blast with these indoor beach party ideas!
Invitations
Be ready for a crowd! No one will pass up your beach theme birthday party when you send out one of these exciting invitations!
- Have a ball – literally! If you can hand deliver invitations, write the party information directly on an inflated
beach ball
. Guests will immediately know that this is no ordinary birthday party!
- You'll need sunscreen for this next brilliant invitation! Cut a large circle out of bright yellow cardstock to make the face of the sun. Add a pair of dark sunglasses cut from black construction paper and arrange orange or metallic gold rays around the perimeter. Write "Beach Party!" on the front, with the remaining information on the back: "This is HOT! Join us to celebrate (name)'s birthday party on (date) at (time, location) for a beach blast!"
- Purchase a collection of postcards featuring pictures of the beach on the front. After addressing one to each of your guests, write "You'll wish you were here!" on the back, along with your party details. "(Name) is celebrating the big (age) with a beach party!" is a great way to announce it. Follow that up with the time, date, and location of the party.
Costumes
No matter what the outdoor temperature, with these indoor beach party ideas it's sure to be hot at your place! Ask guests to wear their favorite beach gear – from bikinis to board shorts – to instantly create a party atmosphere. A more modest crowd can live it up in Hawaiian shirts and flip flops. Provide everyone with traditional party
leis
– the perfect beach theme party accessory!
Decorations
Hang a
palm tree photo mural to dramatically transform any room. If you prefer an intimate sunset setting, then the
sea at sunset photo mural
is just what you're looking for. Each stunning mural will make guests feel like they're right there on the beach -- there's no better way to set the scene for your big day!
Set up a
Totally Tiki bar to add some life to your party! Made from real bamboo, this island beach bar makes the perfect drink station for your beach theme birthday party!
Accent your decor by "planting" a few palm trees throughout your beach scene! Making it possible for guests to mingle among the trees is a fantastic way to bring your beach party ideas to the third dimension!
String
lighted round lanterns through the "tree tops" to set a low-key, laid back island mood. Dim the lights and use these lanterns to emit a soft glow over your party, or use them to add more light to a bright room for a brilliant sunny-day feel!
It wouldn't be a party without balloons, and this amazing collection of Hawaiian beach balloons offers everything you need to make them an integral part of your indoor beach party ideas! Choose from fish, shell, flamingo, or seaweed styles to fit your mood!
A favorite beach party game is the limbo, and this authentic
bamboo limbo kit is just what you need to get folks in the spirit of the game! Get wild when you add beach
party music and take advantage of the great beach party photos that are inevitable with this great pairing of fun and games!
For more great beach party photos, add a
Totem Pole stand in! Guests will really get their heads into the beach party spirit when they add their faces to this traditional island folk art. Perfect for couples … or a couple of friends!
Set the perfect
beach party table with a great collection of tableware, including skirting, shells, candles, leis, and more. Then invite guests in to a great Oceanside beach theme birthday party dining experience with
Tiki Lounge tableware. This lively collection of plates, napkins, cutlery, and cups will provide everything you need for a fabulous table setting!
Food
Nothing says beach party like a bar-be-que, and you can easily bring the taste of a good bar-be-que indoors with these great beach party ideas for an incredible buffet!
The sun and the sand will make you thirsty in a hurry, so try one of these island favorites to soothe parched palates!
- Smoothies – Smoothies are quick and delicious! Try this easy recipe for an instant classic: blend one frozen banana (cut into chunks), 8 ounces of crushed pineapple, an 8 ounce container of vanilla yogurt, and one cup of orange juice. Serve cold!
- Lemonade – Serve cool, refreshing lemonade over ice.
- Soda and water – Provide cans of soft drinks and bottled water in ice-packed coolers for a real beach experience!
Food always tastes better on the beach, and one of these menu items is sure to hit the spot! Serve with piles of chips for easy snacking.
- Bar-be-que – A steaming pan of bar-be-que with coleslaw and buns is an ideal party food!
- Burgers – Serve hot burgers with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise for the ultimate beach grill experience!
- Hot dogs – Another summer favorite, hot dogs are fast and easy! Serve with buns, ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, chili, cheese, and add some kick with jalapenos on the side.
- Sandwich platter – Guests can put together sandwiches when you provide a full deli platter from which to choose! Thinly sliced ham, turkey, or beef is great for piling high on soft bread with fresh veggies. For a healthy alternative, forego the bread and provide wraps instead.
You can't have a beach birthday party without cake, so put together one of these beach party ideas!
- The Beach Ball – Assemble four layers or 12" or 14" round cake in a single stack, icing generously between each one. Use a large knife to carefully trim the top to create the rounded shape of a beach ball. Divide the ball into six equal wedges and ice so that touching portions are in different colors like a beach ball.
- Writing in the Sand – Cover a sheet cake with white icing. Pipe in a "shoreline" along one edge that is just wide enough to add a bit of blue to accent the sand. To create sand on the rest of the cake, sprinkle brown sugar generously across the top. Finally, place a clean plastic bag over one fingertip and gently write "Happy Birthday (Name)!" in the "sand."
- You are my Sunshine – Layer two 12" or 14" round cakes on a serving platter before coating them in bright yellow icing. Pipe alternating bands of orange and red on the sides to make the rays of the sun, and then draw a face on the top. Don't forget the shades over the eyes!
Party Favors
In addition to their leis, send guests home with their own
Tiki Time goblet
. It will look great on display next to the photos of them in the
Totem Pole stand in or in any other party antics that were caught on film!
Thank You Notes
With so many sensational beach party ideas, decorations and activities, you'll have plenty of fodder for candid photographs! Send copies of your best beach party photos to guests along with a generous thank you for being part of the best indoor beach theme party your town has ever seen!
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