The Most Dreamy Beach Coffee Table Books Ever

For many of us summer means fulfilling long-awaited beach vacay dreams. Sipping a cocktail on the shore while listening to the gentle crash of waves is just what the doctor ordered, and we’re here to help curate the perfect sun-kissed vacation — even if you never set foot on an actual plane or book a vacation. Sand stalkers, sun worshippers and culture-starved jet setters alike will dive into this list of our favorite beach themed coffee table books. Sometimes, getting to the shore is as easy as flipping a page.

Bliss: Beaches by Randall Kaplan ($36.49 at Amazon.com)

Brand new for summer 2021 is this exquisite collection of shoreline serenity around the world. Bliss: Beaches is the kind of book that you never get tired of flipping through on rainy days, winter days, or when adding to your vacation bucket list. It's 160 pages of everything we love about the beach.

Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea by Celerie Kemble ($41.69 at Amazon.com)

Famed interior designer Celerie Kemble shares her personal island escape in the Dominican Republic with stunning photos and dreamy indoor-outdoor living that takes al fresco to another level. Meander through her various cottages and homes — built for family and friends — that are scattered around this strip of land by the sea and be whisked away to the good life.

Miami Beach by Assouline ($95 at Amazon.com)

Overwhelmed by all the different tropical destinations? Zero in and take a deep dive into the wonderfully eccentric ins and outs of picturesque Miami Beach with this title. Vibrant colors, breathtaking images, and thought-provoking quotes come together to give you the beachfront Miami vacation you always knew you needed, without taking time off from work.