53 Best Gifts for Grandpas 2024—Unique Gifts for Grandfathers

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The 53 Best Gifts to Get Your Grandpa this Holiday Season

Get the legend what he deserves.

By Christine Flammia and Gaby Keiderling

He's got his buddies and his family. He's got his hobbies—grilling, golfing, or getting outdoors. And, he's got all the time in the world to enjoy them. So why not give the legend something a little extra this holiday? Or, if you're reading this in early 2025, maybe it's his birthday, an anniversary, or his retirement celebration. Maybe you just want to surprise him with a little something. Whatever the reason may be, this is a man who knows what he likes, a man who has everything. The gift needs to be good.

So what are you getting him? We say take your pick from one of the 53 ideas below. From prized whiskeys to watches to wellness-focused gifts, these are the best gifts for Grandpa in 2024. Take your place as his favorite grandkid, or help your kid become the favorite grandkid, when Pops tears into his gifts this year.

Best Drinks Gift for Grandpa

English Pewter Company 6oz Hip Flask with Leather Pouch

6oz Hip Flask with Leather Pouch$104 at Amazon

A pewter flask from Sheffield, England, is as classic as it gets. For a special touch, get the leather stamped or metal engraved with his initials.

The Most Meaningful Gift

Americanflat Front Loading Kids Art Frame

Front Loading Kids Art Frame$17 at Amazon

Everything below this doesn't really matter. All the man wants is a kid's drawing or a heartfelt letter, framed for his wall.

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Best Games Gift

Dal Negro Ashwood Bridge Set

Ashwood Bridge Set$102 at abask.com

Poker, Cribbage, Spades, or Bridge—no matter what his game of choice is, he loves nothing more than fleecing his family members. Get him a deck worthy of such a grift.

Better Than a Memory Book

Moleskine Cahier XL

On SaleCahier XL Now 15% Off$21$18 at Amazon

Yes, you can get him one of those premade memory books, but those can be quite limiting. If he's the storytelling type, he might want to do ten pages on one specific day of elementary school. Give him a Moleskine and prompts he can tape into the book and let him do his literary thing.

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Best Outdoorsman Gift

Orvis Clearwater Fly Rod Combo - 5-Weight

Clearwater Fly Rod Combo - 5-Weight $419 at Amazon

A five-weight fly-rod combo is everything he'll need to start hitting the trout streams and cultivate his new favorite hobby. If he's already done a bit of fly-fishing and wants to target those standout species—steelhead, bonefish, tarpon—go for the eight-weight.

Best Menswear Gift for Grandpa

Todd Snyder Italian Wool Sport Coat

Italian Wool Sport Coat $698 at Todd Snyder

He's the only man who'll still wear a casual sport coat. Good for him. This wool-blend one from Todd Snyder is a nice addition to his rotation.

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Grandpa's Style Upgrade

Tecovas The Cartwright

The Cartwright$345 at tecovas.com

The old man knows all about good boots, so he probably knows that Tecovas makes some of the best. This roper is a classic everyday style.

Best Cooler to Gift

Yeti YETI Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler

YETI Roadie 32 Wheeled Cooler$350 at Amazon

A wheeled cooler for his beach vacations or weeknights on the back porch. Get it in this seasonal wine red or something more classic.

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Best Sneaky Gadget Gift

pininfarina Senso Hybrid Smartwatch

Senso Hybrid Smartwatch  $349 at Amazon

The whole family wants him to wear a fitness tracker, but he still likes an old-school watch. This smartwatch is the best of both worlds.

Best Massage Gift for Grandpa

Miko Foot Massage Machine

On SaleFoot Massage MachineNow 54% Off$250$115 at Amazon$200$140 at Walmart$450 at Overstock

The man's feet deserve some TLC. He'll thank you for this one every day.

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Best Golf Shoe to Gift

Footjoy Premiere Series - Wilcox

Premiere Series - Wilcox$245 at footjoy.com$200 at Zappos

There's no reason to buy the old man a golf sneaker when Footjoy's classic Wilcox, an Esquire favorite, is sitting right there.

Best Gift for a Swimmer

FORM Smart Swim 2

On SaleSmart Swim 2 Now 20% Off$249$199 at Amazon$249$199 at Backcountry

Swimming is the best low-impact workout anyone can do. If Grandpa is looking to up his form in the pool, these Esquire gadget award winning smart goggles give real-time coaching.

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Best Genealogy Gift

23andMe DNA Test Kit

On SaleDNA Test KitNow 59% Off$119$49 at Amazon$89 at Walmart

Caution, he may find out some information that he doesn't like. For example, y'all aren't as Irish as he was always told. Don't tell his cousin in Belfast.

Best Grilling Gift for Grandpa

Meater 2 Plus

2 Plus$130 at Amazon$130 at Walmart

The man knows how to throw down on the grill, but this little smart probe will take his smokes and reverse sears to another level of precision.

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Best Loungewear Gift

Petite Plume Men's Pima Pajama Set in Navy

Men's Pima Pajama Set in Navy$118 at petite-plume.com

Grandpa loves a pj's set, and Esquire loves this particular pj's set.

Best Deck Chair to Gift

Amazon Basics Zero Gravity Folding Chair

Zero Gravity Folding Chair$61 at Amazon

This'll be his new favorite outdoor reading, napping, and drinking spot.

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Best Sneaker for Grandpa

New Balance 990v6

990v6$200 at New Balance

It's one of the most comfortable shoes out there and our pick for the best looking.

The Foolproof Gift

UGG Tasman

Tasman$146 at Walmart

He's gotten to a certain age and started to appreciate the finer things, like the perfect pair of house shoes.

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Best Unique Gift for Grandpa

Uncommon Goods ‘The New York Times’ Custom Baseball Book

‘The New York Times’ Custom Baseball Book$80 at uncommongoods.com$90 at nytimes.com

A baseball fan who's never missed his favorite team's first pitch in decades would love this cool custom book.

Best Bourbon Gift for Grandpa

Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey$55 at Wine.com

Kentucky bourbon that gets finished in port barrels for a sweet finish. It might surprise him, but it's a lovely bourbon for sipping.