The sunshine, the salty air, the beautiful sand, and your best friends—that sounds like the perfect birthday. When planning for your big day, it’s easy to think big and plan an elaborate trip or dinner party. However, what if we told you that you could have the same amount of fun on the beach with your friends?
You can throw the ultimate beach party with refreshing drinks, delicious food, and sunshine with a little planning and organization. Here’s how to plan the best birthday beach bash.
Find the Perfect Location
Finding the perfect spot on the beach is essential for planning the best birthday beach bash. You want to find a place on the beach that’s reasonably accessible but private. Your guests shouldn’t have to climb over cliffs and walk through rocks to find the spot. Try to find a happy medium where you still have privacy but you can see others.
If your beach has a beach club or cabana section, you should consider renting an area.
Avoid Creating a Theme
Well-planned and thought-out beach parties are the most successful, but that doesn’t mean your guests have to follow a theme. Sometimes tracking themes or wearing “comedic” swimwear on the beach can be embarrassing and inappropriate for younger beachgoers.
Encourage your guests to choose what to wear for the ocean or beach trip without making them follow a theme. Then, you can create cohesion with birthday decorations and matching beach towels.
Prepare Snacks and Beverages
You can’t host a party without providing a bite to eat and some drinks to sip. Whether you’re serving mocktails or cocktails, don’t forget to bring ice and a cooler to store your beverages. For food, you don’t have to grill a rack of ribs or make cheeseburgers; you can get a charcuterie board and ask your guests to bring other snacks.
Remember to keep our beaches beautiful! Bring a trash and recycling bag to clean up any trash and debris you create while partying.
Create the Perfect Beach Playlist
A party isn’t complete without good music. Although the music may be in the background, it’s important to have tunes that everyone can enjoy. Be diverse, and veer between the old and new. Play indie songs or the top 100 songs of the 2000s. The music you select will influence the overall vibe of the party, so play music that’s fun, energetic, and positive!
Don’t Forget the Decorations
As stated above, allow your guest to be laid back in their swimwear and enable the decorations to do the talking. Whether you want a Jersey Shore (2009) themed birthday or a Lilo & Stitch (2002) party, you can find the best decorations and party favors to help bring your party to life. If you’re celebrating in the late afternoon, we recommend bringing string lights or a bright light for nightfall.
