The sales person working behind the counter was not friendly. I will shop elsewhere. I was looking…read morefor items they were sol out of which is out of their control. The beach theme music was nice in the store.

Found everything we needed for our beach day and the lady working today, sadly I forgot to ask her…read morename, was amazing. She was incredibly sweet and helpful. Glad we stopped in here for our supplies.

Island Bazaar Gift Shop:…read more Island Bazaar Gift Shop has a wide variety of souvenirs and gifts, making it a convenient stop for finding something to remember your trip by. The shop is well-organized, and there are plenty of unique items to choose from. Although they used to have pet gifts and none were found on this visit, in fact we bought nothing... Our group found the prices to be a bit steep, which made it difficult to justify purchases. Island Bazaar Gift Shop is okay to visit if you're in the area and looking for souvenirs, but there's definitely room for improvement in terms of pricing and items presented. It's decent but it didn't quite meet expectation

If I could do less than one star I would. It was our honeymoon and I accidentally broke the ugliest…read morecrab ever made and they forced us to pay for it. They waited until we got to check out to tell us that we'd have to buy it. It was almost $20!!!!!!

I actually live on the island which is ironic I've given this place multiple chances to act right…read moreand be respectful towards me and other customers when shopping but they shove past customers will literally ignore you in your face if you ask the older brunette lady a question she knows who she is. the owner literally sat there and watched the older woman who worked there shove past multiple people you guys work at a surf shop please do not act like you are above everyone else. It's actually awful and I tried calling about it to speak to the owner about this behavior and you guys never got back to me so, I'm done coming back here!! The only place I don't recommend going to as a local on the island. they're known for their poor attitude here.

So we've been there twice this week and many times in the past. Staff have always been amazing,…read morefriendly, and helpful. My kids tried on multiple outfits and they are always courteous. The clothing line is dialed in. We can't hit AMI without stopping at west coast.

Great shop -friendly people. The birds are a treat. A large and varied selection of island themed…read moreclothing a decor.

We stopped to check out Sun & Surf and were super excited to find there are beautiful birds out…read morefront! My kiddo loved seeing them with all their pretty colors! The shop had a variety of beach souvenir type things t shirts, cups, magnets etc. The thing that made it super unique and fun was the birds! If you're visiting with kids definitely make a point to stop and see them and pick up some cool beach finds too!

ABSOLUTELY THE MUST GO TO SHOP! found the perfect suit I…read morewas looking for.. after purchasing online suits.. best to be able to TRY ON.. JULIE IS THE BEST .. so helpful .. super friendly and welcoming!!! Loved her and she has a pretty cool name ! GO HERE .. and get some fabulous looks!

So glad they are back open after the hurricane last fall! My go to place for all my swimwear needs!…read moreI come every summer her to shop on our vacation! Got some retail therapy in today!!! Liz is the best at helping you finding your style in swimwear! So excited to wear one of my two new swimsuits! Stop by to see what other goodies Swim City Longboat Key has in store! Donna L Revel

Alvin's Island was an amazing experience! They have a fantastic selection of beach gear, souvenirs,…read moreapparel, and gifts. The store was clean, well-stocked, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend stopping by while visiting the area!

Amazing store! This store has everything I was looking for to go to the beach. Near to the beach...read more

Immediate shout out to Christina for being a light on this planet! I waltzed in from my hotel after…read morethe pretty-painted-wings on the wall caught my eye and was instantly greeted with a "Welcome Babe!" After yapping for a few and quickly getting into the "my life as a stewardess" banter, came to find my male steward also shopping in the store! We chatted about life and I found some fabulous new Blenders sunglasses and o'neill pants I need every color and print in! I am back in my suite five minutes later and just want the world to know they are blessed to bump into ladies like her. Shout out to the lovely Jennaly (sp?) who is also friendly and adorable. Love the price and value of my items. Check em out.

We visit Sarasota often and it's inevitable that we stop at Swim City for something. The employees…read moreare always so friendly and helpful, and the swimsuits and clothing options are fantastic. I highly recommend stopping by when you are in the area.

Pretty good selection here. 2nd time visiting on this location. No bathroom cut our visit short on…read morelast visit this vacation. So we returned. Lady up front from Jamaica helped us check out with a smile! All prices were expected and appreciated. Big selection of stuff to remember the memories! I bought 2 shirts. The kids got new vacation shirts as did my wife. Thank you Alvin's! Respectfully, Bryan Oklahoma City

3.5 If you want…read morecheap beach souvenirs for family and friends back home, this is your place. Nothing too bad, except the place is jammed with racks and shelves. It makes it hard to get around if others stop to look at the merchandise. 26.07.2026