Shopping for a 21st Birthday Present? These Genius Gift Ideas Are Both Fun *and* Functional (2024)

Make sure their memories are being captured with a dependable camera. This version from Kodak requires no ink cartridges, toner, or film and will print out pics just moments after you take them.

Being 21 means they're really grown now. And if they don't have a tool kit yet, first off, OMG. Second, buy them one STAT. It may not be the cutest gift, but trust that they'll be super appreciative of it!

From the people who brought you the one and only What Do You Meme? comes Buzzed, a hilarious drinking card game that’ll get everyone laughing and thoroughly tipsy. Important!

These unique 14k gold plated necklaces feature pretty gemstones in ombre colors for each month of the year. “Even more beautiful than the pictures,” one reviewer writes. FYI: They come in ring form, too!

This sweet rosé-infused treat is the perfect non-alcoholic nod to their newly legal status. The giftable set comes with a box of light pink rosette candies and a box of rosé-infused gummy bears.

This scrunchie drink cover (as seen on Shark Tank!) pops right onto a cup to prevent spiking and comes in the cutest shades of pink, purple, and blue. It’s not the most fun, but it’ll definitely give the user some peace of mind.

Turning 21 calls for shots, obvi! Treat them to these colorful ones that come in a range of gorgeous hues.

This little pouch contains everything they’ll need to stave off a hangover—gum, mints, sanitizing wipes, electrolytes, Advil, and more.

Turning 21 means they won’t be able to hit up the college dining hall for much longer. Gift them an Instant Pot, which does everything from steaming to sautéing to boiling.

Help them transition into cooking their own meals with this guide to making yummy viral recipes like pancake cereal, whipped matcha lattes, and pizza in a mug.

Nothing says, “Congrats on the grown-up job,” like a blazer that brings all the profesh office vibes but (and this is non-negotiable!) still looks super cute.

Petite, leak-proof, and oh-so-pretty, this duochrome flask is sure to become a 21-year-old's new fave accessory.

You can't ever go wrong with leggings from Alo Yoga. Promise! And these pretty flared ones are going to be their new faves.

If they've been wanting to get a coffee maker for their home but felt like they didn't have the space for it, treat them to this one from Keurig. It's literally less than five (!!) inches wide and it'll make them a mean cup of Joe whenever they please. (Also, goodbye to spending hella $$ on coffee from the cafe!)

Dating in your twenties is...something else, to say the least. Help them navigate this interesting time with this lighthearted read that's full of ~wisdom~.

They've officially reached the age where they will get excited over home/cleaning gifts. And I already know they're gonna be pumped to see this cordless handheld vacuum cleaner once they open their prezzie!

So they're probs still not that great at cooking (speaking from personal experience) and need a lil help. Enter: this cute and affordable air fryer that'll do all the chef work for them (with practically any food) in minutes.

A regular lip gloss will disappear after a co*cktail or two, but this TikTok-approved lip stain will last all night long (it’s drink-proof and smooch-proof, just FYI).

Or, y'know, a real bottle of rosé works too. La Marca's Prosecco Rosé is bright, fruity, and oh-so-refreshing—aka fun in a bottle.

What's a 21st birthday celebration without a dance party? Make sure the music is taken care of by gifting them this five-star rated (!!) speaker. They'll be using it alllll night and for years to come!