Escape to the Sea: A Reading List of Beach-Inspired Books

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Looking for beach-themed books for your coffee table or dreaming of a beach vacation? These selected books feature stunning photos, seaside recipes, coastal home decor, and fun activities. Each book offers inspiration and a relaxing escape into coastal living.

Gorgeous Beaches

1. Beaches by Gray Malin

This collection showcases stunning photos of some of the world’s most famous beaches, making you feel like you’re right there on the sand. It’s available in hardcover at Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart.

2. Escape by Gray Malin

Gray Malin’s Escape takes you to beautiful beach destinations with his colorful photography, giving you a bright look at peaceful coastal getaways. It’s available in hardcover at Barnes & Noble and Walmart.

3. The Life & Love of The Sea by Lewis Blackwell

This book celebrates the beauty of the sea, combining striking photos with engaging writing to help you appreciate ocean life even more. It’s available in hardcover at Barnes & Noble and Walmart.

Delicious Surf-Side Style Meals

1. Saltwater Table: Recipes from the Coastal South

Enjoy the flavors of the Southern coast with recipes made for sunny days and laid-back evenings by the water. Available in hardcover and eBook at Barnes & Noble, and also in hardcover at Walmart.

2. Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round

Discover easy, delicious recipes great for relaxed gatherings and special meals, indoors or out. Available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook at Barnes & Noble.

3. Beach Cocktails: Favorite Surfside Sips and Bar Snacks‍ ‍

Enjoy refreshing cocktails and tasty snacks that bring the relaxed, sunny feeling of the coast to your table. Available in hardcover and eBook at Barnes & Noble, and also in hardcover at Walmart.

4. Surf-side Eating: Relaxed Recipes Inspired by Coastal Living‍ ‍

Bring the easy charm of beachside meals to your table with simple, relaxed recipes anywhere. Available in eBook at Barnes & Noble.

Inspiring Coastal Home Decor

1. Surfside Style: Relaxed Living by the Coast

Find design ideas that capture the calm and simple elegance of coastal living, helping you turn your home into a peaceful beachside retreat. Available in hardcover and eBook at Barnes & Noble, and also in hardcover at Walmart.

2. Beachside Bohemian: Easy Living By the Sea - A Designer Couple's Refuge for Family and Friends

This guide shows you how to create a stylish, welcoming bohemian beach home for family and friends.

3. Coastal Living Beach House Happy: The Joy of Living by the Water‍ ‍

Featuring stunning photos and practical decor tips, this book celebrates waterfront living. Hardcover available at Walmart.

4. Coastal Blues: Home Decorating Ideas Inspired by Seaside Living‍ ‍

Explore calming color palettes and coastal themes that bring the relaxed spirit of the seaside into any home. Available in hardcover at Barnes & Noble and Walmart.

5. Relaxed Coastal Style‍ ‍

This guide helps you create a peaceful, welcoming coastal look that makes your home a perfect place to relax. The updated hardcover edition (2025) is available at Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart. Also, it is available in the previous hardcover edition (2018) at Barnes & Noble and Walmart.

Fun Activities to do at the Beach

1. The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures

Discover practical tips and fun activities for memorable beach days, from outdoor skills to seaside meals. Pick up your copy in hardcover or eBook at Barnes & Noble, or find the hardcover at Walmart—the perfect beach companion!

2. 50 Things to Do at the Beach‍ ‍

This book offers creative beach activities, making every trip fun for families and friends. Available in paperback at Barnes & Noble and Walmart.

Explore these picks, and let me know your favorites or share your own beach-themed book recommendations in the comments! Happy reading!

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About the Blogger

Kelly Mercer writes about the beach, cozy living, and home decor. Inspired by the coastal lifestyle, she lives in Wilmington, NC, with her family. Join her as she shares her passion for beach living and everyday happiness.

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