10 Fun, Creative Beach Birthday Photoshoot Ideas (2024)

Looking for some unique beach birthday photoshoot ideas? You’re in the right spot. 

If you want to bring a laid-back, airy vibe to your next birthday, there’s no better way than with a beach-themed birthday photoshoot. You don’t even have to be on the coast to capture that beachy feeling, either. With Peerspace, it’s easy to find and book beach-style venues all across the country. We’re the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, making it easy for you to uncover and book amazingly creative spaces near you.

Whether you’re right next to the water or totally land-locked, here are 10 of our favorite beach birthday photoshoot ideas at venues you can book with ease through Peerspace. Grab your favorite swimsuit and a bottle of sunblock. It’s time to start the list!

1. Make it a birthday shoot to remember on a secluded Malibu beach 

First up, we’ve got an amazing Malibu bungalow just steps from the beach. The designer tropical bungalow blends an eclectic interior design with a beautiful and lush outdoor paradise. You can snap birthday pics among the tropical garden and patio with the beach in the background. Or you can head down to the water and feel the sand between your toes. It has everything you could ever dream of for a flawless beach birthday photoshoot. 

A producer summed up their experience well in their Peerspace review, saying: “This is a beautiful location, we had a wonderful shoot. Rick is incredibly gracious and helpful. Overall terrific experience, and I highly recommend!”

2. Explore an adorable coastal-inspired house in Ontario

If you;re looking for an open, airy space to indulge your beach birthday photoshoot ideas, then check out this coastal-inspired house in Innisfil, Ontario. The home is near Barrie, just north of Toronto, and situated on Lake Simcoe.

It’s open floor plan, high ceilings, bright white interior, and plentiful windows ensure you’ll get flattering photos, while its adorable beachy knickknacks will provide you with the beach look you’re going for. Across the road, you’ll have access to a public beach for more beach photos and some fun in the sun.

3. Retreat to a Panama City Beach coastal home

We’re headed south to Florida for our next beach birthday photoshoot idea. This private beach house is located just a five-minute walk away from Panama City Beach. The home features a light and bright coastal color palette with plenty of homey touches inside. There’s also a private backyard, where you can take pics of a cookout or cornhole game before heading to the beach. It’s an awesome and laid-back place to take your birthday photos. 

Learn more about how and where to rent a beach house for a day with our handy guide!

4. Find serenity at this gorgeous dreamy beach house in Maine

We’re heading up to the northern reaches of New England for our next beach birthday photoshoot idea. This gorgeous dreamy beach house in Georgetown, ME features a move-set worthy interior, making it perfect for expansive photoshoots with its nearly 6,000 square feet of space. You can also step outdoors onto its private decks, perched right over the Atlantic. It’s a serene and charming place to shoot birthday photos with numerous pristine beaches within walking distance.

5. Get classic beachside snaps at Seaside, OR historic beach home 

Located in Seaside, OR, this adorable waterfront home offers views of Necanicum River, the Estuary, Tillamook Head, and the Pacific Ocean. Originally built in 1903, the home features a welcoming modern interior with tons of original details. It’s the perfect balance of vintage and modern aesthetics. There are also private steps extending to the beach, where you can snap some to-die-for birthday photos in the sand. 

“This home far exceeded my expectations for filming,” raves a Peerspace reviewer of this Seaside abode. “Its location and vibrance is perfect. Jodi is responsive, detailed, and caring about your project!”

6. Charm your viewers with lifestyle photos at this sweet Oxnard A-frame beach cottage

If you want your beach birthday photoshoot ideas to have the comforts of home with an eclectic touch, then we have just the space for you. This onboard modified A-frame beach house in Oxnard, CA is a dreamy photoshoot location, thanks to its boho style, fresh take on coastal design, and super cool A-frame structure. The home is three-levels, with plenty of beachy decor and welcoming vibes to enjoy, and is also just 50 steps from a quiet beach in case you want to enjoy a day on the sand.

Check out this helpful review from a Peerspace user who booked their shoot here: “The space was exactly what we needed! Great light, so many textures and eclectic props. Host was very professional and supportive. Would definitely book again!”

7. Go for opulence at this stunning Sag Harbor beach cottage

This stunning Sag Harbor, NY beach cottage is just north of the Hamptons and was built with photoshoots in mind. Located just steps away from Long Beach and offering views of Noyac Bay, the home has plenty of natural light and an open, airy design sense. You can snap plenty of birthday photos outside by the gardens and pool, then head to the beach once you’ve taken plenty of pics with the amazing modern design sense.

Check out these beautiful beach couple photoshoot ideas in case you want to bring your partner along for the surfside fun!

8. Feel on top of the world at Sea-Air-Land-Tower (S-A-L-T) House in Topanga

Make your viewers’ jaws drop when you take your beach birthday photoshoot ideas at Topanga, CA’s Sea-Air-Land-Tower (S-A-L-T) House. It is a retired telecommunications tower perched 2,500 feet above sea level and one of the highest homes in the Santa Monica Mountains. The home itself is 2,000 square feet of airy modern luxury, providing you with one-of-a-kind photos both indoors and out.

“Absolute delight working at this location,” confirms a Peerspace reviewer. “Even more stunning in person. Super photogenic location. Homeowners are collaborative and easy to work with and help with the production logistiscs. Excited to work here again.”

9. Enjoy an adorable beach cottage on Oak Island, NC

If you’re looking for a sweet rental space to help you capture some coastal charm in your birthday photos, then you’re in luck. This beach cottage on Oak Island, NC is the perfect space for beach birthday photoshoot ideas, providing you with more than 1,400-square-foot of interior space and a private backyard for taking photos. The cottage is also just three blocks from the beach as well as some of the area’s best restaurants and breweries to keep your birthday celebration going after your shoot wraps.

10. Enjoy classic coastal charm at a Nantucket-style beach house on the West Coast

Last but not least, our final beach birthday photoshoot idea has made the rounds in West Sound magazine. This Dutch colonial-style home boasts Nantucket-style in the heart of Belfair, WA, and is just an hour and a half outside of Seattle. and The beautiful back patio is just 100 feet from the shoreline and has gorgeous views. The sunsets here are absolutely unreal. It’s an amazing place to snap beachy pics for your birthday. And you can make it happen when you book it on Peerspace. 

In the words of a Peerspace reviewer who booked a shoot here: “This is such a beautiful property. My team was really excited to see this place, providing us with many options to setup indoor and outdoor. This place looks even better in in real life, with everything as described. Thanks to Brian and his wife for their hospitality, they are really welcoming and helpful.”

Beach birthday photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these beach birthday photoshoot ideas have inspired you to embrace the sand and surf and plan your own beachy birthday shoot. Even if you’re landlocked, Peerspace can connect you to the perfect beach venue, be it one near the ocean, a lake, or just a space with beachy vibes. You can truly find it all on our platform! Don’t forget to browse all of the fabulous birthday party venues we have near you too, so you can ensure your next birthday is everything it should be!

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