When you think of a beach vacation, images of sandy toes, crashing waves, and long, lazy days in the sun probably come to mind. But sometimes, the best part of a getaway is those moments of quiet relaxation, and that’s where jigsaw puzzles shine.

Whether you’re waiting out the midday sun, enjoying a breezy evening on the deck, or seeking a cozy indoor activity for a rainy day, puzzles are a perfect companion to your seaside retreat.

In this post, I’ve curated 21 jigsaw puzzles that capture the essence of a beach vacation. From vibrant ocean scenes to tropical paradises and quirky beach-themed designs, these puzzles are sure to enhance your downtime and provide hours of fun for solo puzzlers or the whole family.

I am a puzzle fanatic and rarely go on vacation without one. Sometimes my friends and family laugh when I show up with a puzzle but then everyone always ends up having a great time putting some pieces in here and there during the trip.

Sometimes the puzzle becomes more of a focus than the vacation since they can be very addictive once you get started.

Choosing the right puzzle is of huge importance. It should be challenging and fun without being too easy or too difficult. Of course, it’s not absolutely necessary that the image matches the theme of the trip (a beach puzzle on a beach vacation) but I think it adds to the fun.

It’s hard to know which puzzle to buy since you can’t see the pieces until you open it, which is why I made this post for you. I have done thousands of puzzles so I know which ones have the best pieces and are the most fun to do. I have only included brands that I know and trust in this list and I am very picky about puzzle quality.

So here is my carefully thought out list of the best beach-themed jigsaw puzzles. I have done every puzzle on this list and I update this periodically as I find new ones I like or old ones are discontinued (Updated December 2025).

1000 Piece Beach Puzzles by White Mountain

The 1000-piece White Mountain Puzzles are the ones I do the most option. This is my absolute favorite puzzle and below are my favorite beach-themed styles. Measuring 24″ x 30″ the pieces are larger than standard 1000-piece puzzles (20″ x 27″) but not as large as some of the truly “oversized” puzzle pieces. They are just right for a standard puzzle. The quality of White Mountain puzzles make they a complete joy to assemble. The pieces are strong and sturdy and fit together perfect.

Ravensburger is the only other brand who has this level of quality in my option, however Ravensburger only makes 1000-piece puzzles in standard size which is what makes White Mountain my overall go-to puzzle for 1000 piece designs.

Seek and Find Puzzles by White Mountain ~ 1000 Pieces

Seek and Find puzzles by White Mountain are the same size and quality but with an added twist. There are 20 items hidden in the seek & find puzzles (things that are in the puzzle but not in the box picture) adding a little extra challenge and fun when putting it together and finding the missing things. There is a cheat sheet is included to help you with your search.

1000 Piece Beach Puzzles by Ravensburger

550 and 750 Oversized Piece Beach-Themed Puzzles by Ravensburger

500 Piece Beach Puzzles by Sunsout

Sunsout is another puzzle brand I absolutely love for their high-quality pieces and vibrant images. These 500-piece puzzles have pieces that are larger than standard size which I love

Shaped Beach-Themed Puzzles by Sunsout

Sunsout puzzle company also has really cool shaped jigsaw puzzles. These are a bit larger than a regular 1000 piece puzzle and so fun to put together. The lack of a border adds some extra challenge.

2000-Piece Beach Themed Puzzles by Buffalo Games

Ceaco, 2000 piece puzzles.

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I hope this list of my favorite beach puzzles helps you find your next favorite. You can bookmark this page for future puzzles as well since I will update it every few months and swap out ones that are out of stock for new ones I add.

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