From cow-print cushions to organic sun care collections, these beachy social businesses embrace the vibe that everyone loves to love: sand, water and sun. But there's one vibe that tops them all and that's the social good spirit.
Some of the innovations featured are items like beach bags to flip flops that you can bring along with you to your favorite beach. Others, however, do the work that's needed to clean beaches up from the mounds of pollution and trash that coasts are subject to. One example of both is Coastal Playground, a social business based in Southern California, that offers a fashion line as well as partnerships with charities in order to beautify coastlines across the already beautiful California. Beachy social businesses will take you into all the seasons -- even winter.
20 Beachy Social Businesses
From Cow-Print Cushions to Organic Sun Care Collections:
Social Business Editor — May 23, 2014 — Social Good
20
Fairly Traded Bohemian Bags
The JADEtribe Line is Sustainable, Handmade and Natural
19
Portable Wind Turbines
You Can Charge Any USB Device with the Tiny Eco 'Trinity'
18
Artisanal Organic Cotton Fashion
The One Mango Tree Spring/Summer Collection is Low-Key
17
Modern Beachy Tie-Dye Fashions
The Océé Collection Features Stunning Looks for the Beach
16
Philanthropic Woven Accessories
Pura Vida Bracelets Supports Artistans in Costa Rica
15
Casual Children's Cause Clothing
'ever/after' is a Brand That Reflects a Californian Lifestyle
14
Fair Trade Eco-Tourism
Bespoke Experience Uses Commercial Travel for Poverty Alleviation
13
Discarded Designer Duds
Rags2Riches is a Social Business That Creates Handbags Out of Scraps
12
Beach-Beautification Clothing Lines
Coastal Playground Donates Profits to Keep Shorelines Clean
11
Sustainable Interiors
Interface Believes in All Ps: People, Process, Product, Place and Profits
10
Landfill-Saving Shoes
IndoSole Uses Old Tires and Transforms Them into Eco-Friendly Footwear
9
Cow-Print Cushions
Deep Dark Africa Creates Simple Fair Trade Home Design
8
Caring Handcrafted Jewelry
31 Bits Gives Ugandan Women a Safe Network of Creation
7
Organic Sun Care Collections
COOLA Offers Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen Products
6
Fair Trade Woven Panniers
BasketBasket Offers Handmade French-Style Couffins
5
Crafty Artisan-Made Computer Cases
'Intrinsic' Leverages the Creative Skills of Kenyan Workers
4
Global Community Clothing Brands
Alternative Apparel Straddles the Line Between Corporate & Social
3
Crocheted Tin Tab Placemats
1,080 Ring Pulls Were Used to Make Each of These Da-Lata Placemats
2
Fair Trade Wine Pouches
'Palesa' Symbolizes Strength, Motherhood and Consciousness
1
Ethical Vacation Choices
Responsible Travel is a Locally-Oriented Online Portal
Related Ideas
Carryall Crochet Bags
lululemon's Cotton Crochet Shoulder Bags Embody Casual Summer Style
Eclectic Coastal Homes
YSG Byron Bay Holiday House Reimagines an Existing Seaside Residence
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Cozy Coastal Board Games
The Sanibel Board Game Takes Players on a Walk Down the Beach
Sponteneous Beach Club-Inspired Campaigns
Casablanca Debuts the Beach Club 2026 Campaign
Ergonomic Work Lounges
An Ergonomic Lounge at Mangrove Jeju City Designed for Digital Nomads
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Has Returned for Another Adorable Collaboration
Coastal-Inspired Activewear Drops
SET Active Unveils Its SET Sail Capsule for Summer Hangouts
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Curated Sustainable Home Essentials
Rocky Barnes x Coyuchi Debut 'The Place Where Nature Dreams'
Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
Gisou will Host an Immersive Miami-Style Pop-Up
Modern Vacation Pieces
Bydee Launches its Resort Wear Collection for Effortless Getaway Looks
Algae-Made Slippers
These Vegan Slippers by Giestas Have a Food-Grade Form
Luxury Fashion-Inspired Hospitality Initiatives
Burberry and the Standard Ibiza Hotel Partner
Collaborative Branded Tote Bags
NEIGHBORHOOD and L.L. Bean Join on a Tote Bag Design
Multi-Sensory Wellness Experiences
BondiBoost Collaborates with Two Hands on a Special Activation
Coordinated Coastal Swimwear
Salty Mermaid Launches Bold Mob Wife Collection for Couples
Versatile Handmade Sandals
Nomadic State of Mind Boasts Its Handmade Sandals as Versatile Footwear
Limited-Edition Beach Sandals
REEF x Ebony Beach Club Celebrate Black Communities and Surf Culture
Surf-Culture-Inspired Summer Apparel
Nautica x The Beach Boys Team Up for an Exclusive Collection
Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers
The Hobby Beachy 420+ Helps Revive Beach Culture
Sustainable Statement Swimwear
Stefania Frangista Reimagines Beachwear with Nature-Inspired Design
Whole-Family Beauty Collections
Old Navy Beauty Co. Shares Fun, Accessible Skincare & More
Sustainable Shapewear Lines
The OceanHug Collection by Shapellx is Crafted from Oyster Shells
Co-Branded Luxury Beach Clubs
Longchamp Partners with the Exclusive Bagno Felice 1
Customized Summer Essentials
FabFitFun x Vacation Inc. Collaborate for a Summer-Inspired Box
Spring-Inspired Activewear Drops
SET’s Coastal Countryside Collection is Airy and Versatile
Nostalgic Love-Inspired Collections
Stella McCartney Presents the Summer of Love 2025 Capsule
Ocean-Inspired Glasses Campaigns
Costa Sunglasses Partners with Ben Thouard to Highlight Its Line
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Cozy Apparel Collaborations
GAP and Summer Fridays Craft a Cozy Collection for Lounging
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Brighton Retail Launch Ads
IKEA Brighton Uses Seagull Splatter Campaign to Win Local Attention
Skin-Caring SPF Collections
SPOOGE Shares High-Performance, Derm-Developed Formulas
Social-First Local Shopping Schemes
Shop Local by Tiktok Shop Makes Homegrown Goods Accessible
Sustainable Performance Apparel
Craft Sportswear Launches Eco-Conscious Collective Line
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Science-Backed Haircare Lines
Courtney Adeleye Unveils an Ocean-Inspired Haircare Line Watch & Sea
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
Stylish Poppy-Inspired Cooler Bags
Out of the Woods Debuts the Poppy Collection
Resort Fashion Collaborations
Orlebar Brown X VEA Newport Beach are Hosting a Pop-Up Experience
Business Idea Generators
Crazy Business Idea Generator Lets Users Vote and Share Ideas Socially
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Desert-Inspired Tennis Collections
Wilson's Desert Vibes Capsule is Timely and Exciting
California-Inspired Luxe Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Presents Its Sunny Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign
Compostable Sole Sneakers
Stella McCartney and Balena Updated the S-Wave Sport Sneaker Style
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Series
goop and CB2 Join Forces on their Second Collection
Bespoke Wallpaper Collaborations
June St. George & Sunday Social Club Launch a New Collection
Beach-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets x Electric Picks Collab on Jewelry-Like Accessories
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Summer Pop-Up Spas
Sisley Paris Brings Botanical Facials and Luxury Skincare to Montauk Yacht Club
Tiki-Inspired Cocktail Pop-Ups
Omni Hotels & Resorts' Tiki Social Shares Curated Summery Cocktails
Small Business Retail Spaces
IKEA Valencia Strives to Support Small Businesses with Free Space
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Vintage-Inspired Beach Chairs
The Praia Beach Chair is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Inclusive Independent Bookstores
Good Books in Cornwall, New York is Community-Focused
Delicious Health-Conscious Sodas
ROCKAWAY Soda Boasts Vibrant and Eye-Catching Packaging
Airy Sunscreen Foams
Sun Dreams by Pacifica Beauty is Illuminating & Skincare-Infused
Summer-Ready Comfortable Sandal Designs
BEARPAW Launches Its Spring/Summer Footwear Collection
Flea-Market-Inspired Brand Experiences
CASEKOO Hosted a DIY Experience in Beijing
Nature-Connected Lifestyle Campaigns
Wild Planet Has Launched Its 'Go Wild' Campaign
Inaugural Sustainable Sneaker Collections
Gabriela Hearst Debuts The Ohio Footwear Line
Multifunctional Travel Totes
Sidney Byron Debuts Hat-Carrying Bags with Vegan Materials
Summer-Ready High Fashion Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Emphasizes Luxury and Effortless Ease
Beautifying Foot Care Collections
Birkenstock Releases a New Beauty Line for the Feet
Coastal-Inspired Beer Campaigns
The Corona Beach 100 Campaign Celebrates the Brand's Anniversary
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Stylish Beach-Ready Swimwear
Parade’s New Swim Collection Boasts Inclusive Silhouettes
Sun-Soaked Resort Collections
LSPACE Captures Summer with the Golden Hour Getaway Collection
Sustainable Ergonomic Designs
Freedom Ocean Joins Humanscale’s Ocean Collection
Collaborative Summer Protective Fashion
BEAMS and Speedo Work on a Amphibious Collection
Local Stone-Based Beach Houses
Estudio Cristina Grappin Creates the Casa Quinto Sol
Island-Inspired Summer Wear
The Sel De Mer Collection from Bydee Debuts with New Seasonal Designs
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Restaurant-Focused Beverage Campaigns
Surfside Introduces Its Promotional Surf N' Turf Campaign
Social-First Body Care Campaigns
Suave Runs the 'Smell Like Your Ex(foliating Body Wash)'
Stylistic Lightweight Beach Shades
Swim Shady is Set to Debut 'The Swim Shady’
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Mediterranean Summer-Inspired Swimswear Lines
Bydee's Baci Di Mare Collection is Vibrant and Chic
Relaxing Personal Care Stores
The Bath & Body Works Gingham+ Store Design is Elevated
Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections
Tuckernuck Showcases its New Jewelry Collection for Summer
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Summer-Inspired Photo Collections
Sonic Editions' Summer Dreaming Collection Gives Sunny Vibes
California-Inspired Fragrance Lines
Halcyon Coast Boasts a Range of Alluring and Sunny Fragrances
Story-Driven Vacation Apparel
& Other Stories Features Versatile Pieces for Summer Getaways
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Surf-Inspired Skate Collections
Vans and Yusuke Hanai Join Forces on a New Collection
Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear
Voile Blanche Features Versatile Fisherman Aesthetic Footwear
Sustainable Summer Dresses
Vancouver-Based Park & Fifth Releases Its Locally-Made Palma Collection
Recycled Rope-Made Footwear
SHORE Presents a New Footwear Capsule with a Sustainable Build
Functional Mermaid-Inspired Sandals
Chaco Collaborates with Fishwife to Update its 'Z/1 Design'
Sustainable Rounded Dish Sponges
Nina Stefanova (Ninavation) Designs the Sun Sponge
Hand-Knotted Neutral Rugs
Home and Soul Furniture Introduces Sustainably Designed Home Rugs
Childhood Connection-Promoting Benches
Coated Outdoor Furniture Debuts Its New Buddy Bench Product
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Vibrant Medical Scrub Collections
Blue Sky Scrubs Has Introduced Its 2025 Summer Collection
Eclectic Preppy Summer Apparel
BEAMS PLUS Introduces a New Capsule Prepared for Summer
Heavily Patterned Hospitality Designs
Dolce & Gabbana and Le Carillon Portofino Beach Club Partner
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Patterned Swimwear Collections
Pendleton's Swim and Beach Line Blends Heritage and Coastal Style
Collaborative Sun-Bleached Footwear
JiyongKim and Clarks Drop a Special Sun-Bleached Wallabee
Accessible Design Campaigns
Canva's Really, Really Good Design Transformed a Sandwich Business
Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
L.L. Bean's 'Be An Outsider' Challenge Encouraged Time Outdoors
Brand-Led Disaster Relief Efforts
COOFANDY & Others Offer Support During the Wildfires in the US
Coastal Utility Wear
Nanamica Spring/summer 2026 Collection Explores Ocean-Influenced Garments
Sun Care Awareness Tours
Sun Bum Launches the 'Trust The Bum Tour'
Organic Cliffside Retreats
The Intaaya Retreat by Pablo Luna Studio Draws on Oceanic Forms
Organic Cotton Streetwear
The Natura Collection Channels Downtime Through Natural-Dyed Loungewear
Sleek Seaweed-Based Scrubs
Kelp Clothing Produces Seaweed-Based Scrubs for Healthcare Workers
Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers
Calico’s Shells, Shimmer & Seafoam Wallpapers Evoke Coastal Beauty
Relaxed Vintage-Inspired Apparel
Djerf Avenue Spotlights its 'Breezy Summer' Capsule
Nature-First Store Concepts
Rocky Embraces Its Nature-First Ethos in the Store Environment
Light-Filled Open Beach Houses
The Airey Group and Andrea McLean Design the Big Sky Beach House
Celebrity-Coveted Travel Bags
Sprayground Introduces Functional Bag Options for the Holidays
Cheeky Holiday-Inspired Sofa Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Highlights the Comfort of Couchmas
Comfort-Focused Athleisure Lines
CSB's Fresh Athleisure Collection Combines Comfort & Performance
Seaside Golf Apparel Shops
22RE Designs the New Malbon Golf Carmel Store by the Sea
Accessibility Infrastructure Enhancement Partnerships
SMILE Mass and Volunteer Ventures Partner
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Sleek Outdoor Recreational Gear
Greater Zion Partners With Coalatree to Craft Ethical Outdoor Gear
Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures
Randi Renate & Beatriz Chachamovits Protect Ecosystems
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Ethical Tea Commercial Campaigns
Clipper Teas Showcases its New Marketing Tactics for 2025
Rustic Coastal Retreats
A Finca Style Coastal Hideaway Blending Heritage with Modern Warmth
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Skin-Caring Eyeshadows
Oceanly Eyeshadows are Plastic-Free and Infused with Seaweed
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms
National Marine Suppliers Unveils Eco-Friendly Solutions
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Coastal Spring Campaigns
Haven Spring 2026 collection arrives with Along the Coast Campaign
Pencil Shaving-Inspired Decks
Thilina Liyanage's Tropical Yoga Deck is Sustainably Built