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While grandpa is his title, there’s so much more that makes up who he is in our lives. He teaches us with all his life stories, makes us smile with the gag gifts he’s given us, and is always there when we need him most. Even though we try to show our appreciation with presents, sometimes the same, ole' pair of pajamas and socks can feel run of the mill. Whether you're celebrating Father's Day or his birthday, these gifts for grandpa are sure to show him just how much you care.

Nothing says "thoughtful" quite like a gift that reminds him of his favorite pastimes. Book lovers can enjoy new reads with a monthly gift subscription that will deliver popular picks to his front door automatically. If he likes music, cool vinyl record coasters can call attention to his own collection of LPs. Our guess is grandpa's favorite idea of fun is spending time with his grandkids. If that sounds right, gifts like a personalized book inspired by his bond with his grandbabies might cause tears of joy.

Our Favorite Gifts for Grandpas in 2024

• Custom Birthday Book ($100)
• Wrangler Long Sleeve Sherpa-Lined Shirt Jacket ($30)
• Book of the Month Membership ($60)
• Upcycled Vinyl Record Coasters ($24)
• Wooden Sudoku Board Game ($30)
• Nixplay Touch Screen Digital Picture Frame ($150)
• Tally Tumbler Golf Cup ($40)
• AeroGarden Harvest Smart Garden ($114)
• Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey ($45)
• 'What I Love about Grandpa' Fill-In Journal ($12)

Scroll below for 55 gift ideas that grandpas are sure to love. FYI to last-minute shoppers: Many of these gifts are available on Amazon to arrive in time for your occasion, even if it's coming up soon.

While you’re at it, show the other members of your family some appreciation with more of our guides:

• Best Grandma Gift Ideas
• Best Gift Ideas for Dad
• Best Gifts for Mom
  

Help Grandpa celebrate a landmark year with this custom book of New York Times front pages showcasing major moments from his lifetime.

This oversized garment is somewhere between a shirt and a jacket. We love that it's sherpa-lined for maximum comfort.

This book subscription will put the power in papa's hands on what he wants to read each month. The service offers a monthly selection of the most popular hardcovers and audiobooks for gramps to choose from, and if he's still working on last month's read, he can skip a delivery and claim it the next month.

Give him a cozy reminder of the moment he became a grandpa with this comfortable sweatshirt, which is adorned with the year his first grandchild was born and their name.

This one's for the grandpas with a music collection for the ages! These upcycled record coasters will be a cool homage to his assortment and prevent his coffee table from getting ring marks.

Disclaimer: Even if your grandpa is a little grumpy, this coffee mug shares the truth that he's also loving, wise, and a legend.

No matter the occasion, a steak delivery is sure to please grandpa if he's a meat lover. This one includes filet mignon, which is defined by its tender and lean cut.

Wise words: Grandpa can rock this relatable T-shirt when he needs a laugh, or any time he's ready to give some advice to his grandkids.

If grandpa's diet partially consists of barbecue and beer, he'll get the best of both worlds with these brew-infused spice rubs. After cracking the can open, these blends can be used on anything from smash burgers to roasted vegetables. Added perk: The cans have resealable lids for easy storage.

Want to teach the little ones in the family how to babysit grandpa? This book gives detailed instructions ranging from eating cookies topped with ice cream for snacktime and looking for lizards on walks around the neighborhood.

Create memories between generations with this thoughtful correspondence kit. Not only will it help you keep in touch with long-distance grandparents, it will give both parties tactile memories to cherish forever.

We just can't get over how cool this is. A perfect gift for any family member who lives far away, this custom artisan-made signpost features the names and "distances" of all relatives. Brilliant! Starting at $155 for three signs; $200 as shown with six signs.

He can bird watch anywhere with the help of this smart bird feeder, which snaps photos of the feathery creatures and sends them directly to his smartphone.

Help grandpa track his health with this smartwatch that will monitor his heart rate and daily sleep score.

Leave this by his front door or on his nightstand and prepare yourself for him never returning your call hours later because he couldn't find his phone anywhere.

Is staring at that tiny phone or iPad screen to play his favorite game giving him eye aches? We love this good ole fashioned wooden version of sudoku that looks just as good as it plays.

Give Grandpa the gift of insight into his ancestry. This easy-to-use kit (just takes a cheek swab) will give him information on his heritage and family, plus health and genetics. He'll love sharing the findings with the family.

This ultra-fluffy shoe with a traditional moccasin design is just perfect for any grandpa—whether for weekend or all-the-time wear! We love the hard sole on these slippers that make them perfect for not just indoor wear, but also the occasional trip to grab the mail or take the dog outside.

Here's an idea: Pair this engraved spoon with a carton of his favorite ice cream.