10. Memorabilia and Local Beach Gear
You'll also want to bring some of your local flairs into the home if you have an authentic beach house. A house in Nantucket, after all, is very different than a house in Malibu. There is a signature look that you have seen that you fell in love with, based on where you live. The Seaside House: Life on the Beach is a perfect book for inspiration.
You can also buy any piece of art that reflects your town. This may be small tourist signs purchased from a nearby gift store, a set of beach tags from over the years with a shadow box case, or items manufactured locally. They are likely to have created pieces that you can only find in a particular area if you have a local artist co-op in the city. Even tiny trinkets will help reflect the local region, such as a Hawaiian hula dancer doll.
