Last-Minute Holiday Gifts from the Beach

It may not be possible to wrap Alabama's white-sand beaches and leave it under the Christmas tree, but if you have a beach lover in your life we have some fun ideas for giving the gift of beach this holiday season. 1. Send your gift recipient a t-shirt from their favorite Gulf Shores or Orange Beach restaurant. Many restaurants sell their shirts on their websites, so it's easy to click or tap your way to a big “thank you” from your giftee. 2. Tease to your next beach vacation with a gift card to a favorite restaurant or beach attraction. It's the perfect stocking stuffer. 3. An Orange Beach charter fishing trip for the angler in your life will score you points that'll last all year. If a winter fishing trip isn't for them, you can purchase a gift certificate from their favorite charter boat captain. 4. Give a gift that'll remind your recipient of the beach all year long. Coastal artisans offer an array of hand-made creations, including blown glass ornaments at The Hot Shop and other custom pieces at studios throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Of course, the best gift of all is a beach vacation. Get creative and fill a sand bucket with all the essentials like attraction gift cards, sunscreen, beach towels, condo reservation confirmation and other items that shout “We're Going on Vacation!”