45 Unique Birthday Gift Ideas for People Turning the Big 3-0 (2024)

If you just want to give them a little something, go with this cool card that highlights all the major moments and trends from the year that they were born.

Help them start planning their next adventure with this book that comes with 1,000 "bucket list" ideas that'll carry them through the next decade.

Feeling totally stumped on what to get them? This candle is personalized to their birthdate! The brand combines astrology, numerology and tarot to craft each unique formulation.

A cool way to honor their age without it being too obvious, is with this sweet necklace. It features 30 beads, and will instantly become a treasured keepsake.

Get them hyped for the big 3-0 with this custom 44-page book that's filled with fun facts about their life and the year they were born. Upload personal photos and inside jokes, and in less than 48 hours, it'll be printed, shipped and on its way to their doorstep.

With a cool retro design, this gift can be put to use right away, capturing all of their 30th birthday party shenanigans.

Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable! — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Just pick up a few of their favorite bottles to complete the gift.

They will LOL as soon as they unwrap this gag gift, but in a pinch, they can actally really use it to, er, do their business.

With this cool art print, they can time travel back to the year they were born and learn all about what the world was like, including popular events, movies, music and facts from that time. Although it comes unframed, it fits into any 8x10" frame easily.

We're sure he has a ton of techy gadgets he loves, but we bet this one made his list yet. To use, all he has to do is place his phone in the right spot, and it will be protected onto a bigger screen for easier watching.

Make them feel extra special by sending this over-the-top ready-to-eat cheese board that includes a variety of hand-selected artisan cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, crackers and jam — plus a set of rainbow birthday candles.

Mark a milestone occasion in a major way by creating a custom book that plays a personalized video montage. The gift comes fully charged and the video will play automatically when they open the cover. Cue the tears!

It seems like everyone wants a Stanley Quencher these days. That's because it fits perfectly into almost any car's cupholder and has an easy-to-use handle and straw. Plus, it comes in tons of fun colors! If they already have one of these popular cups, check out these Stanley cup accessories for more gift ideas.

Their thirties will come with extra stressors, so give them a way to relax and unwind at home. This bathtub tray can hold everything from their iPad to a much-needed glass of wine.

Going out every night is for your twenties — your thirties is all about staying in! Help them cozy up their pad with a candle warmer. The lamp heats up the candle's wick so it can emit those fragrant aromas sans flame. This popular pick from Cozyberry comes in pink, black and white.

For your burnt-out (or just skincare-obsessed) friend, gift a set of the buzzy beauty tools known as ice globes. Filled with an anti-freeze liquid, these beauty tools can be popped in the freezer and used whenever they need a little bit cooling and de-puffing.

They might have less time to focus on themselves the older they get, but with this journal, all it takes is five minutes to practice a bit of mindfulness.

There’s no more rewarding gift than the gift of new knowledge! Give a Masterclass subscription so the newly minted 30-year-old can take up a new hobby or learn a new skill. (Famous names like Mariah Carey are among the instructors.)