Oh my - absolutely made our family's ENTIRE day!! Amazing shop & everyone in the family got to take several things home. Also, felt very nostalgic to me. So glad we found this hidden gem on our drive back home to Athens. We shopped for awhile in the store and the owner was amazing. Mr. Eric gave our kids a great history lesson and showed photos through the story - they loved it! We were so thankful for the time he took with us. We love the fact that he's a proud Patriot for our beautiful country. Our children loved being able to ask questions and talk with him about loving their President. Great place, that is worth taking the time to visit - Great selection, Great Prices, and Great Owner!!! Can't wait to go back next time. read more

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We stopped in and made a purchase just to support this man and his business. Lot's of unique items. I overheard some North Eastern people bashing the business because it wasn't liberal and in-American enough for them. If you're a proud American then please support this place. read more

Beach Bum - Shopping Near Me - St. Simons, Georgia

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Wanted to stop by on my vacation and I was hoping I was not confusing this with a different "beach bum" store I went to years back, but it seems it's in the same place... just with less sanity. Unsettling giant political signs out front stood out like bright colors on a poisonous fish, screaming out "AVOID ME!!" Update: I have found there is a superior "Beach Bum" store with different owners who do not curse in front of children. The location is off of St. Simon's island at 55 Creek View Ln Brunswick, GA 31520 There is a wider variety of shells and Knick knacks here and a much bigger building with very friendly front of store people who will tell you the information you want to know about the shells! Suspiciously, this Beach Bum store is not listed on Apple Maps or on Yelp yet... read more

What a great shop, I've seen so many post about his signs but whenever we make a trip to Saint simons we have to stop at this shop, honestly it's a must see, his items are not the trashy tasteless beach souvenirs You would normally pick up, he puts thought into the items that he puts on his shelves, and he doesn't break the bank with the items that you purchase. If you don't agree with his political views just don't bring them up, I've had great conversations with the owner but didn't bring up politics. read more

Beach Bum - Geode slices that I've collected through many trips to this shop - Shopping Near Me - St. Simons, Georgia

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Based on his very negative signs which he has the right to post, I have the right NOT to even go in the store. Over 600, 000 people in the United Stayes have died from Covid. Many due to listening to this type of ignorance. I don't care what great merchandise is in this store. I will go elsewhere or order online. I will not patronize a store that is encouraging this nonsense. read more

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My first review was removed for being offensive. Here it is again. "More crap made in China that your grandkids won't want. Stop shopping and enjoy your vacation." If you are offended by the fact that some items made in China are crap you need to evaluate why you think it reflects on that culture and it's people instead of the cheap and tacky American people the items are designed for and sold to. read more

What a fun store. The owner was so entertaining. Got some cute beach stuff, shell nightlight, turtle necklace, etc. People who loved trashing Trump for 4 years are offended this place is negative toward the current administration. read more

Fun souvenir shop by the pier area. Retro throwback store. You won't be disappointed!!!!!!!

Disappointed in the quality of merchandise. Cheap, tacky imports. Stickers and signs are in extremely bad taste. Vulgar language. Nothing patriotic about disrespecting the POTUS. Buyer beware. The storefront goes beyond free speech to obsession Owner obviously has an obsession over Biden. read more

All of these negative reviews are just from sad people who have nothing better to do with their lives trying to ruin a man because he voted for a different person than them. It's an amazing shop, staff are always friendly, great selection, and great location. The people leaving negative reviews based purely on the owners political affiliation probably think they're doing something important with their lives too... I am not afraid to stand up for this shop, I shopped here for years ever since I was a small child. read more

Great little shop. They have the best prices on the island for souvenirs. Extremely nice and polite owner.

My daughter and nieces always loved this little shop. Hang you trump sign, you do you. But the windows covered in every obnoxious anti- liberal sentiment? No "panties" required. Keeping it classy, especially for the kids and teens. Not sure if you are good at math, but insulting at least 50% of your potential shoppers can't be good for business. Btw- all your items are "made in the USA" right? read more

HORRIBLE customer service. I was asked about my political views. After saying I didn't want to answer I was called a sheep! By the owner! Never coming back! read more

I don't spend my money where this type of messaging is displayed. It was pretty scary to see this type of anger on display in a pretty downtown tourist area. There are plenty of other places to shop. I heard enough conversation in just a minute to avoid it the rest of my trip. read more

Amazing that these people get so offended by the owner's right to display his political opinion yet are silent when radical leftist groups burn down entire businesses in major cities. The people complaining about the signs are exactly what is wrong with America. People are easily offended, manipulated, and are too scared to use common sense. Instead, they keep letting the major news networks dictate what they should and shouldn't do, even when it comes to their own health. I am a Latino immigrant that has served in "our" U.S. military and the owner has been nothing but nice to my family and me even taking the time to share his knowledge about some of the products in his shop. Keep up the great work sir, we true AMERICANS stand with you and appreciate you. read more

Best shell selection on St. Simons! In the village area so easy to get to. Great prices & nice staff.

Deplorable service, terrible quality goods. Better product elsewhere on the street. Save your money and head elsewhere nearby to get better bang for your buck. read more

Like other reviewers said, you can find the same stuff in other shops. However, Beach Bum has significantly cheaper prices, great selection of souvenirs, and the owner was super nice when we were there. read more

Great little store on the island. All the negative reviews are based on signage in window, NOT on the merchandise. Loved this little store

Great store with great signs. I fully support the store's right of freedom of expression and the method in which they employ it. Prices are good, as is selection. I highly recommend this store. read more

Great little tourist shop with some items you buy for family members that didn't get to come on vacation with you.

It's an interesting shop in terms of variety of shells and things. We roamed about and purchased several items. I also complimented the lady at the cash register on the variety of things they had. The partisan stuff is kind of offensive and honestly, not sure it is appropriate to have some quite vitriolic and offensive signs up when you are open to the general public. My one son, who is 10, said some of the things were racist. I found it interesting that there was all of this nationalistic and patriotic stuff throughout the store, when in fact, some of the shells being sold were labeled 'Phillipines'. Whatever the case, it is a good reminder that the partisanship in this country, and especially in the case of these far right wackadoodles, is anti-patriot. They are no more patriotic than the moon has Earth's gravity. And yes, we did wear masks despite the signage posted recommending otherwise. Natural selection is an effective process. read more

The owner was incredibly disrespectful. He was talking loudly and hatefully about his political beliefs in his shop and when we told him he was being rude, he proceeded to say things like "I don't want your slimy liberal money" and "I make more money than you." read more

Unique store along the main downtown St. Simons' drag. Lots of shells and other interesting gifts from the sea.

Same gifts as elsewhere. Cashier was rude to customers who asked for a receipt telling them that this isn't Walmart. Get with it and provide receipts. Pay with cash and EXACT change because they shorted my daughter. Apparently theft is so high they short customers to make up for it. I wouldn't dare use a card because they'll probably steal directly from your account to fill their bank accounts. Beware here. read more

The owner was exceptionally rude to my son, who has autism. Apparently my son was touching something he didn't want him to touch. When I politely asked him to not yell at my son, because he has autism, he went from 0 to 100 and rudely told me to get out of his store. I looked at him confused and he said by Georgia law he didn't have to sell to anyone he didn't want to and for me to take my kid and get out! It was so scary that my son started to cry and three strangers from the back of the store came and defended us. He then screamed at everyone and told us all to leave. Everyone gladly put their stuff down and left the store. It was so traumatic that they all came to us after and tried to apologize for the owners actions and for us not to think the island is all like him. Big black eye for St. Simon's Island! read more