10 Creative Beach Photoshoot Ideas For Summer (2025)

Need a few beach photoshoot ideas? Then you’ve come to the right place since that’s exactly what we at Peerspace have for you today. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace makes it easy to find and book unique spaces for your photoshoots, events, and so much more. And with spaces owned by dedicated local hosts, you can ensure a productive experience and first-rate service with every booking.

Ahead, we ask you to get out and enjoy the summer weather during your photoshoot! If you are searching for the best beach photoshoot ideas, here are 10 fun and creative ideas to get you started. We’ve even included beach photoshoot ideas for people in landlocked states and fun options for beach shoots for the not-so-sunny days. Read on to find out more!

1. Get colorful at a fun and funky Dana Point beach house

In search of colorful, vibrant, and funky beach photoshoot ideas? How about booking an adorable beach bungalow on Peerspace? For example, this Caribbean-inspired getaway in Dana Point, CA is an absolute must-book for a true one-of-a-kind photoshoot. Where else will you find bedroom doors beautifully carved out of stained glass to use as a backdrop or a room with furniture carefully chosen from a villa in Mexico to lounge on during your shoot? This Peerspace venue is like no other and will provide awesome photos and memories during your visit.

2. Create landlocked beach vibes care of this beautiful lakehouse in Nebraska

Don’t let living in a landlocked state keep you from enjoying some fun beachy vibes! Instead, book yourself a beach retreat by the lake to capture all your beach photoshoot ideas. This fun lakehouse in Bellevue, NE sits right on the beach and is only about 20 feet from the private beach — such a great spot for your landlocked beach photoshoot!

3. Enjoy the views from an enchanted skybox above the clouds

Treat yourself to a photoshoot in paradise – surrounded by European decor, a sun-kissed ambiance, and panoramic views. This enchanted skybox in Laguna Beach, CA is the ideal spot to feel as though you’ve been whisked away to heaven.

The Peerspace bookable is open and airy, consisting of two floors and a spacious backyard. Its private yard, perched above the town with stunning ocean views, has been the site of sound baths, breathwork, yoga classes, and mini-retreats, and we can see why! Make it the setting for your beach photoshoot ideas and relish every second in this magical space.

If you’re interested in moving a little ways inland, then these gorgeous spots to take pictures in Hollywood can serve you up a dose of inspiration, too!

4. Escape to exotic locales in familiar locations by way of this Bali-Tulum secret oasis in Venice

Want your beach photoshoot ideas to feel like your oceanside in more exotic lands like Bali and Tulum, but you’re stuck in SoCal? No worries, with Peerspace, you have access to this Bali/Tulum secret oasis in Venice, CA. It’s a sprawling 5,950-square-foot exotic retreat home designed by wellness experts who have worked in retreats in Costa Rica, Tulum, and Bali.

They brought their impeccable vision to life in this space, providing Moroccan gates, a waterfall, a cedarwood sauna, a redwood hot tub, a lush Balinese garden, bamboo, and so many more features perfect for an exotic beach photoshoot.

“This space was amazing,” confirms a Peerspace reviewer. “It truly transported us to Tulum and we were able to capture content in multiple areas of the home. Jamison was very accommodating to us given the weather and we appreciate the responsiveness! The space is beautiful and we would book again for upcoming shoots.”

5. Enjoy a beachy backyard shoot at this beach bungalow in PCB

Take your beach shoot to the backyard! Bringing beach vibes to a private backyard space is an especially fun theme for your beach photoshoot ideas. And the perfect spot for doing this may be this beach bungalow with a large private backyard in Panama City Beach, FL. It’s a beach-inspired home, meaning you can take sweet coastal cottage-inspired photos indoors before heading outside to take photos near the awesome PCB mural.

6. Bring the beach fun indoors at this tiki bar studio in Stone Mountain

Is the weather not cooperating? Or maybe you’re landlocked in an Atlanta suburb? Not a problem! On Peerspace, you’ll find great options for indoor beach shoots — like this multi-set mid-century home in Stone Mountain, GA. It provides you with so many unique and immersive spaces for hosting your shoot, including its basement tiki bar that looks super sweet and beachy.

An artist who booked this Stone Mountain home for a shoot shared the following Peerspace review: “Bret was a great host. He showed us how to work everything and even provided examples of how other people have used his space. The space itself was dope! Each room had a variety of ways they could be used.”

7. Score some beach volleyball action at an indoor beach in Queens

Capture the action with your beach photo shoot ideas! Beach volleyball is a fun photoshoot idea for family reunions, kid’s photoshoots, and friend photoshoots, too.

Especially if you have an amazing venue to shoot all the action in — like this climate-controlled indoor beach facility in Queens, NYC. It’s an amazing space to get some sand in your toes and spike some balls during an action-packed shoot.

Located outside of The Big Apple? Peerspace offers other great venues in the U.S. and U.K. as well. Just type in the area you live in, the type of shoot you’re planning, and search away! You can also narrow down your searches with keywords and filters.

8. Soak in some serene beach views from a private oceanfront patio

Can you imagine a more picturesque and serene photo than shots sitting on a private oceanfront patio, reading and wistfully watching the ocean? Take this photo and many more stunning shots at this multi-level beach house with direct ocean access in El Granada, CA! This unique and vibrant Peerspace venue offers you your own private slice of Big Sur. We can’t wait to hear about all the amazing shots you capture in this one-of-a-kind space!

Peerspace reviewers rave about it for their creative projects and work retreats, and we can see why! Here’s what one reviewer shared: “The space is amazing and the hosts were so kind and helpful! 10/10 would book anytime!”

Book your own slice of paradise with ease after reading our guide on beach house rentals: how to rent by the hour.

9. Find peace at a home with 360-degree beach views

Don’t settle for just one static beach view during your shoot — book a venue that comes with endless 360 views to capture! If you live in South Carolina, you can book this fun roundhouse on Saint Helena Island for your shoot. This one-of-a-kind home offers views from every direction inside and features a wrap-around porch for your outdoor pictures.

10. Take stunning photos from the beach to the mountains

Trying to decide between a mountain photoshoot or a beach photoshoot? Well, you don’t have to! On Peerspace, you can find great venues that offer both. This beautiful 200+ acre hilltop property in Half Moon Bay, CA offers a diverse range of terrain and location options, like old-growth cypress forests, eucalyptus forests, mountains, ridgelines, ponds, and expansive panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. See more pictures of this gorgeous ranch on Peerspace. 

Beach photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these beach photoshoot ideas have inspired you to get out there, embrace the sand and surf, and take some epic beach shots all your own! As you can see, a themed photoshoot is easy to pull off when you book the perfect photoshoot location on Peerspace. Be sure to explore our platform and discover all the amazing creative spaces near you.

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