Songs About the Beach & Being on the Beach

Last Updated: September 6, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)

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What better way to celebrate summer than a list of the top beach songs?

When you think of beach songs, you think of swimming in the ocean, surfing the waves, dipping your toes in the sand, playing beach volleyball with friends, building sandcastles, burying friends in the sand, relaxing under an umbrella drinking your favorite cold beverage, walking on the boardwalk, sitting on the dock and watching people fish from it, and people watching wearing their bikinis and swim trunks.

Top 10 Beach Songs
 

I tried to provide a mixed list of music genres including Country, Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. We also included many different eras that the songs were released from 1963.

Top 10 Beach Songs

(by Amazon downloads)

  1. “Beach House” by Carly Rae Jepsen
  2. “Some Beach” by Blake Shelton
  3. “Slaughter Beach” by Clutch
  4. “Plastic Beach” by Gorillaz
  5. “The Beach” by Giveon
  6. “The Beach” by The Neighbourhood
  7. “Queen of Daytona Beach” by Seaforth feat. Sean Kingston
  8. “On the Beach” by Neil Young
  9. “Somewhere On A Beach” by Dierks Bentley
  10. “Beach Ain’t One” by Drew Baldridge

Spotify Beach Playlist

 

Down at the Lah De Dah – Jimmy Buffett
2020, Life On the Flip Side

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Barefootin’ – Scotty McCreery
2018, Seasons Change

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Written in the Sand – Old Dominion
2017, Happy Endings

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Somewhere On A Beach – Dierks Bentley
2016, Black

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Cake By The Ocean – DNCE
2016, DNCE

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Starships – Nicki Minaj
2012, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up

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Toes – Zac Brown Band
2009, The Foundation
Country

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All Summer Long – Kid Rock
2007, Rock N Roll Jesus

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Some Beach – Blake Shelton
2004, Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill
Country

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When The Sun Goes Down – Kenny Chesney
2004, When the Sun Goes Down

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No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems – Kenny Chesney
2002, No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems

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Soak Up The Sun – Sheryl Crow
2002, C’mon, C’mon
Rock

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Two Pina Coladas – Garth Brooks
1998, Sevens
Country

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Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
1991, Homebase
Hip Hop

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Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
1988, Simple Pleasures

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Kokomo – The Beach Boys
1988, Cocktail Soundtrack

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Summer Of ’69 – Bryan Adams
1984, Reckless

Red Red Wine – UB40
1983, Labour Of Love

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Key Largo – Bertie Higgins
1982, Just Another Day in Paradise

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Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
1979, Partners In Crime

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Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
1977, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
Rock

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Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
1968, The Dock of the Bay
R&B

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Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys
1966, Good Vibrations
Rock

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Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
1964, Under the Boardwalk
R&B

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Surf City – Jan & Dean
1963, Surf City and Other Swingin’ Cities

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Wipe Out – The Surfaris
1963, Wipe Out
Instrumental Rock

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Surfin’ U.S.A. – The Beach Boys
1963, Surfin’ U.S.A.

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Have a favorite beach song, not on our list?  Please share it below so that it can be added.

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About Matthew Campbell

DJ, Editor, Music Lover

Meet Matthew (Matt) Campbell, the passionate wedding DJ and music expert behind My Wedding Songs. With years of experience in the industry and a keen ear for the latest trends, Matt knows just what it takes to create the perfect soundtrack for your special day. From classic love ballads to upbeat party anthems, his articles are jam-packed with insider tips and top recommendations that will have you and your guests on your feet all night long.

But Matt isn’t just a music aficionado – he’s also an active member of wedding planning and DJ communities, sharing his expertise and learning from other professionals along the way. Matt is the author of the Wedding Songs Planner and has articles published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. He is a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council and Vegas Wedding Chamber. You can listen to his tips as the host of the Wedding Songs Podcast. 

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