I paid for my son to take his friends (about 4 of them) to dinner at a very nice/expensive steakhouse for his 21st. College students always appreciate a nice dinner, and it was a fun way to celebrate. Experiences are easier than gifts. For his high school graduation, he received a brand new set of golf clubs which is nice to have. For his college graduation, he has saved for a car and we will contribute so he can buy something brand new.

Cash ofcourse. And some wisdom: something you wish you knew or had done at 21.

Ask him.

A car
Tickets to a destination he's always wanted to visit
Concert tickets to a show he's always wanted to see
Nice dinner out and a cash gift
Pay off a loan for him, if he has any

Looking for ideas for a gift for my son’s 21st birthday. It feels like a “significant” birthday so I want to do something more than my usual $100 check, but not as significant as say a college graduation. Appreciate any ideas.