Style by the Seaside

By Kat La Mantia | June 22 2026 | AdultsAllBlogGeneral

Summer is in full swing as vacationers escape to beaches, lakes, and exotic island locales. Refresh your displays for beach season with books from our coastal collection—perfect for anyone dreaming of surf, sand, and sun!

Ocean themes are a timeless summer staple, evoking the salty spray of the sea and the beauty of the open water even in the most landlocked of places. Pack up this season’s beach reads in a vacation-ready tote, engage the littlest beachgoers on their trip with board books, or celebrate the natural beauty of the seashore with vintage stickers perfect for decorating any summer scrapbook!

From seafood-forward cookbooks to cute ocean-inspired crafts to gorgeous photography books highlighting the beauty of beachside living, we’ve curated a list of titles that capture all the vibes of a summer spent by the water. Shop the collection now to build your own coastal assortment just in time for peak vacation season.

Coastal Vibes Collection
Kids Books on Oceans and Beaches

The World's Ultimate Shorelines
9781426223907
From the seashell-laden shores of Florida’s Sanibel Island to a green sand beach in Hawaii to island oases in French Polynesia, this exquisitely illustrated collection uncovers 100 of the world's best shores and coasts.
$40.00 US
May 06, 2025
8-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
400 Pages
National Geographic

Kids Mermaid Coloring Book with Markers Featuring Over 40 Ready-to-Color Stickers, Hidden Pictures Scenes with Undersea Adventures for Kids 6-9
9781639624423
Mermaid magic meets Highlights puzzles in a take anywhere set kids can solve and decorate—featuring 6 metallic, washable markers in a built-in storage compartment and 40+ ready-to-color stickers. A unique, portable combo that keeps creative play screen free and bright.
$14.99 US
Apr 21, 2026
9 x 11
Hardcover
64 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years

40 mystery pictures to reveal
9781800924239
Hidden within this innovative coloring book are 40 stunning travel posters featuring natural wonders of the world. Simply follow the color key to reveal the hidden locations…. From the Grand Canyon and Everglades National Parks to the mountains of New Zealand and the fjords of Norway, where will you travel today?
$14.95 US
Nov 11, 2025
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
96 Pages
Search Press

An Ocean Woman's Guide to Wild Home Cooking [A Cookbook]
9780593837146
Dive into the abundance of the ocean and reconnect with nature through food in this deeply personal guide to wild cooking, with more than 80 recipes inspired by the memories and ingredients that have shaped spearfishing champion, chef, and award-winning environmentalist, Kimi Werner.
$35.00 US
Mar 10, 2026
8 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
256 Pages
Ten Speed Press

Lakeside Cottages, Seaside Retreats, and Country Idylls
9780847876372
Celebrating the nostalgic romance and timeless appeal of today’s summer house, curated by the editor of Boston Home.
$45.00 US
Mar 24, 2026
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
240 Pages
Rizzoli

A Guest Book
9781935414315

This coastal-inspired guest book is a place to capture memories, reflections, and well wishes from time spent at a special home, vacation retreat, or oceanside gathering.

$19.95 US
Jun 01, 2012
9-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
80 Pages
Compendium

Encounters with Thirty Seashells
9798217035229
Explore the ocean’s beauty in this illustrated book featuring a unique spinning wheel that reveals fascinating information about thirty different shells.
$19.99 US
Jul 07, 2026
5-3/4 x 8-1/3
Paperback
192 Pages
Clarkson Potter

With More Than 1,000 Vintage Stickers
9780744051346
Capture the splendor of sea life with this alluring collection of stickers.
$24.99 US
May 03, 2022
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
232 Pages
DK

70th Anniversary Edition
9780679406839

70th ANNIVERSARY EDITION • With meditations on youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment, here is an inimitable classic that guides us to find a space for contemplation and creativity in our own lives. “Gift from the Sea is like a shell itself in its small and perfect form … It tells of light and life and love and the security that lies at the heart.” —New York Times Book Review

$18.00 US
Oct 08, 1991
5-1/8 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
160 Pages
Pantheon

An Inky Adventure and Coloring Book for Adults
9780143108993
From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, a beautiful new coloring book that takes you on a magical journey beneath the waves.
$18.00 US
Oct 27, 2015
10 x 10
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Penguin Life

Trailblazing Surfers In and Out of the Water
9781984859792
A visually stunning journey across the world's oceans, featuring soulful surfers living with purpose
$35.00 US
Jun 28, 2022
8 x 11
Hardcover
272 Pages
Ten Speed Press

26 tiny creatures to crochet
9781800920446
Immerse yourself in an underworld adventure with 26 vibrant and fun little sea creatures to crochet in amigurumi style! From the author of the bestsellers Mini Amigurumi Animals and Mini Amigurumi Birds.
$12.95 US
May 30, 2023
7 x 7
Hardcover
48 Pages
Search Press

Recipes with the Fresh Taste of the Sea (A Seafood Cookbook)
9781632175250
A Must-Have Oyster Book for Seafood Lovers
$22.95 US
Dec 05, 2023
6-3/4 x 8
Paperback
160 Pages
Sasquatch Books

9780593806722
The bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book now adds an elaborate and beautiful board book with peek-through holes that show the amazing life in the world's oceans.
$9.99 US
Jun 04, 2024
6 x 7-3/8
Board Book
26 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

Seashores and Ocean Life
9780593580523
Pass along the bright, beautiful art of Everyday Watercolor with this box of 100 colorful postcards featuring gorgeously painted animals and seascapes.
$20.00 US
May 20, 2025
4-1/2 x 6-1/4
Cards
100 Pages
Clarkson Potter

9781649071729
Young beachgoers will enjoy exploring the vibrant pictures and authentic sounds of the beach throughout this interactive sound book. Push the buttons and hear the iconic sounds of seagulls, waves, lifeguard whistles, digging in the sand, snorkeling, boats, crackling beach bonfires, and more. This book is part of the Good Night Our World Series, which includes hundred of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
$17.95 US
Jun 23, 2026
8-7/16 x 7-7/8
Board Book
16 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years

9780593896143
Beach Reads large zippered tote bag
$42.00 US
Apr 26, 2024
Merchandise
Out of Print