Looking for the perfect jigsaw puzzle for your beach vacation? Puzzles and vacations go together perfectly if you ask me, especially if you are visiting a beach destination where you might need a backup indoor activity if it rains. This post will help you find the perfect puzzle to pack.
This will also help anyone who is looking for a beach-themed jigsaw puzzle to do at home. Maybe you just love the beach and want to be reminded of happy memories at the ocean.
I am a puzzle fanatic and I always have a puzzle going on at home and also 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. A puzzle is also a great activity whether it’s a rainy day, a holiday, or just a quiet evening at home.
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 August 2021).
1000 Piece Beach Themed Puzzles
Day at the Beach Puzzle by Vermont Christmas Company ~ 1000 Pieces
I love this puzzle. It’s so fun to put together because of all the different things happening in the puzzle. The colors are vivid and the White Mountain Puzzle company makes pieces that are slightly above the average size which makes it a little easier, especially if the kids are helping.
Surfin’ Woody Puzzle by White Mountain Puzzles ~ 1000 Pieces
Another favorite from White Mountain Puzzles. This nostalgic scene will bring back memories of simpler times.
My Beach Hut Puzzle by Ravensburger ~ 1000 Pieces
It’s packed with the owner’s favourite seaside-themed bits and pieces, alongside everything you’d need for a day at the beach – chairs, rugs, buckets, spades and fishing nets.
I finished this puzzle a few months ago but I’ve been waiting for it to be back in stock so I can recommend it to you. It has been in high-demand for awhile though so I’m not sure how long this one will last. This was such a joy to put together. Ravensburger have a reputation for an anti-glare image but this was the first one I’ve done that was truly a matte finish with no glare whatsoever.
This beach hut puzzle was a little challenging at times because of all the picks but really just so fun overall.
Root Beer Break at Butterfields Puzzle by Buffalo Games ~ 1000 Pieces
This beautiful puzzle will make you dream of carefree days at the beach. Sailboats drift on the water past a cottage with pink blossoms on the roof. The Nantucket High Flyers Club flag waves in the wind on perfect breezy day.
Root Beer Break at Butterfields puzzle is also available as a 300 Large Piece puzzle if you love the image but want something less challenging. Both include an extra poster of the image in the box.
Home by the Sea Puzzle by Sunsout ~ 1000 Pieces
Sunsout is another puzzle brand I absolutely love for their high-quality pieces and vibrant images. This is one of their newest beach scenes and I love the addition of the flowers and birds against the ocean backdrop and tropical cabanas.
Beachfront Shaped Puzzle by Sunsout ~ 1000 Pieces
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.
Gallery On The Boardwalk Puzzle by Masterpieces ~ 1000 Pieces
This puzzle is a colorful and whimsical beach scene depicting a beach Boardwalk in the summer. This company has sturdy standard size puzzle pieces with just enough shape variation to keep it interesting. This puzzle company includes a poster of the image in addition to the box top.
Beachcomber’s Bounty Puzzle by Buffalo Games ~ 1000 Pieces
This beautiful Beachcomber’s Bounty puzzle has a lot to discover in a little section of coastline. From a message in a bottle to sea turtles and clownfish, this puzzle contains 12 hidden images to find.
Seaside Beach Jigsaw Puzzle ~ 1000 Pieces
This is such an idyllic beach scene with the lighthouse, sailboat, and even dolphins jumping in the water. Lots of different colors make this one fun to put together without being too difficult.
Beach House Jigsaw Puzzle ~ 1000 Pieces
This is one of White Mountain’s newest beach puzzles and I could not wait to get it when it became available. This beach oasis with palm trees and the covered porch is the ultimate dreamy beach vacation scene. Such a fun puzzle.
Beach Day Jigsaw Puzzle ~ 1000 Pieces
This puzzle was so much colorful and entertaining because there’s so much happening in the scene. There are 20 items hidden in this puzzle (things that are in the puzzle but not in the box photo) adding a little extra fun when putting it together. There is a cheat sheet is included to help you with your search.
Song of the Dolphin Shaped Puzzle by Sunsout ~ 1000 Pieces
Another fun jigsaw puzzle and this one is in the shape of dolphins with illustrations of under the sea life. This one is even larger than the fish one above. The lack of edges plus all the grey color in this one make is extra challenging for a 1000 piece puzzle so if you take it on a vacation, just make sure you have enough time to finish it!
Beach Holiday Puzzle by Buffalo Games ~ 1000 Pieces
Buffalo Games puzzles are another one I really like for their tight-fitting pieces and colorful images. This one has so many fun details to find. I especially love the cat sleeping on the blanket enjoying his beachfront carefree life. Includes a bonus poster.
Beach Holiday Jigsaw Puzzle is also available in a 2000-piece puzzle for an extra challenge.
Surf Shack by Buffalo Games ~ 1000 Pieces
Surfboards, beach gear and flags adorn this colorful surf shack. I love everything about this puzzle. Includes a bonus poster.
Surf Shack Jigsaw Puzzle is also available as a 2000 piece puzzle.
Hawaiin Food Truck Festival by Buffalo Games ~ 1000 Pieces
This jigsaw puzzle featuring surfers and swimmers enjoying the beach at a food truck festival. This one just recently came back in stock so I was excited to finally add it here to my favorite beach puzzles list. Includes a bonus poster.
Hawaiin Food Truck Festival is also available in a 2000 piece puzzle.
500 Piece Beach Themed Puzzles
Beach Buddies by White Mountain Puzzles ~ 550 Pieces
This puzzle would be especially fun for kids to recognize all the different animals. The many breeds in this group are well equipped for a fun day at the beach. These beach friends have an assortment of floats and mats, towels, a big beach ball, a rubber ducky, and chew toys as well as a collection of shells and sea creatures.
Green Turtle Hatchlings ~ 550 Pieces
Sea Turtle Baby Hatchings headed for the ocean. This puzzle has a lot of unique shaped pieces which made it fun but the soft colors and similar turtles make it a little more challenging then the others that have more color variety.
Hang Loose by Ravensburger ~ 500 Pieces
A lone surfer makes his way towards the waves in this colorful and fun puzzle. This is one of the easier ones to put together out of these because the distinct patterns in the surfboards and towels are easy to recognize.
Tropical Waters by Ravensburger ~ 500 Pieces
Another one by Ravensburger, one of the highest quality puzzle manufacturers out there. This scene depicts an array of colorful underwater sea life including sea turtles which are a favorite wildlife sighting in Destin.
Ice Cream On The Boardwalk by Bits and Pieces ~ 500 Pieces
This puzzle a painting of a busy tourist scene on a boardwalk pier. Bits and Pieces puzzle company is known for their very unique shaped pieces that add a lot to the fun. No two pieces are alike. Some people don’t like the unique shaped puzzle pieces but I think they are really fun.
1500 Piece Beach Themed Puzzles
Tropical Island Holiday by Buffalo Games ~ 1500 Pieces
Tropical Island Holiday is another beach-themed jigsaw puzzle that is fun and colorful with lots to find. This puzzle features a secret island getaway that is full of fun activities from kayaking to lounging on a chair under an umbrella. Under the water you can see some vibrant sea life and up in the sky there are colorful birds flying overhead. Buffalo Games is one of the brands that includes a bonus puzzle poster in the box as an easier reference for putting it together.
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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