Crown your Christmas tree with a striking coastal or nautical topper.
Here are 28 creative coastal, beach & nautical theme Christmas tree topper ideas to be inspired by. Some are hands-on DIY Christmas tree toppers, while other coastal tree toppers can be purchased. A creative tree topper will surely add a great focal point to your Coastal Christmas Holiday Home Decor! Creative tree toppers include a mermaid figurine, bird lighthouse, and sculptural objects, just to name a few. You might have something in your home already that you can use as a Christmas tree topper!
A sea bird statue on display elsewhere in the house was used as a tree topper by the DIY Decorator (source no longer available). So shop your home and see if you can find something that would make a great coastal Christmas tree topper.
You can attach any figurine to the top of your tree for an easy unique tree topper. The whale seems to be a popular choice -there are a couple more below!
Attach a Whale Sculpture/Figurine to the top of your tree. You can view this white nautical tree in its full glory here: The Most Awesome Coastal Christmas Trees -it's the tree with the huge anchor and buoy ornaments.
White beach theme Christmas tree that's topped with a wicker starfish. Idea from My Eclectic Treasures.
DIY starfish Christmas tree topper made with a simple cone holder. You can roll a cone from cardstock or other sturdy rollable material. Source no longer available.
DIY driftwood and shell tree topper by Martha Stewart.
A starfish tree topper idea by Pottery Barn from a previous Christmas. You could construct this topper with a Large Sturdy Faux Starfish or a Resin Starfish Ornament.
Double starfish Christmas tree topper, and right below a large Peace Love Joy sign. Seen at the Sand Dollar Lane.
A faux white coral arrangement tops this beach theme Christmas tree in a Ponte Vedra Beach Home via Instagram.
Silver shells tree topper idea submitted by a reader to the Completely Coastal Facebook Page.
A blue painted paper mache anchor tops off this Nautical Christmas Tree.
These unique sea life tree toppers shimmer and shine. You will find whales, craps, dolphins, and other sea creature to use as tree topper during the Christmas holiday season and once the season is over you can hang them on the wall inside or outdoors.
Top your tree with a cute gnome for good luck and prosperity.
A driftwood star tree topper seen at Grace Cottage on Instagram. You could also buy a Simple Star Tree Topper (Wayfair) and adhere shells to it.
A DIY Driftwood Angel that's made with a cardboard cone, just like many of these Coastal Cone Trees.
Top of your Christmas tree with a Dried Palm Leaf or a Green Palm Leaf for a touch of tropical elegance. You could also Make a Colorful Paper Palm Leaf to use as a tree topper.
A beachy Christmas tree uses decorative flip flop sign as a tree topper. Original source unknown.
Cute white Christmas tree with pink ornaments and pink flamingos tree topper. A fun Tropical Christmas Tree -and below is another version!
Tropical Beachy Christmas Tree Ideas
A Mermaid Figurine sits on top of this sea inspired Christmas tree, seen at Lisa Hice on Flickr.
A blue painted paper mache anchor tops off this Nautical Christmas Tree.
Sail boat tree topper idea by Pottery Barn from a previous Christmas. You can create this look with a coastal or nautical theme metal or Wood Cutout. Search in the the wall decor section of these Online Stores.
A sailboat weathervane is anchored atop the Christmas tree in a coastal home featured at Cottages & Gardens.
Driftwood Sailboat topper idea from Wayfair (in collaboration with HGTV's Dream Home 2021). Perhaps you already have a driftwood sailboat that you can stick on the top of your tree.
Another unique Christmas tree topper idea, mounting a Decorative Ship Wheel. Original source unknown.
A Birdhouse in the Shape of a Lighthouse from Michaels is used as a tree topper by Charleston Crafted. See All Christmas Lighthouse Ideas.
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