Local business. Not a large chain. They have sale items outside. The Oak Island T-shirts are $29.99…read morethat are outside. Inside they have a large collection of name brands (think Yeti, etc). Tons of options of things to buy. Very small store. Parking extremely limited. Know that you are supporting local business and will pay a little more for that luxury. Nice place to browse. Didn't engage with any employees. They were cleaning and taking care of the store. Well kept and organized. Worth taking a look of can find a parking spot.

Strands Outfitters has it all! They sale Yeti, Marsh Wear, Salty Crew, Salt Life, Quicksilver,…read moreG-Shock, just to name a few. Very large selection. Great seasonal sales. Large parking area. Clean restroom. Fair prices. Check these folks out, I'll doubt you'll leave empty handed.

My husband and I came through here and decided to stop in. This shop is so cute with all kinds of…read moreodds and ends. The staff are all welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed just looking around. We came across the old bank vault and were fascinated by it. I loved seeing history preserved in new times. Such a cool thing to honor that.

This is a must stop store. It has a little of every thing from jars of pickles, sauces, toys,…read morelocal art, coffee, sodas, fudge and best of all their $2 a cup of ice cream. True the prices are a little high but it's a small tourist town. I did notice not all employees were wearing a smile but thank goodness the one girl I got was sweet. I got coffee ice cream and the container was almost empty but she scrapped the bottom and got every bit out that she could. Since it was not quite enough she topped it off with the Cappuccino crunch. She even handed me napkins. It's because of her and the taste of the ice cream they get five stars. As you can see we all got some. We had such a fun day and the best part was stopping in for ice cream.

I cannot believe that it has taken me over two years of "Yelping" to finally critique one of my…read morefavorite pastimes... a schlock store. A "what" you may ask? Let me explain.... Schlock is the Yiddish word for junk or crap. Whenever I would drag my mother to a thrift store, she would walk up and down the aisles and call everything "Schlock." After a life of hand-me -downs, Mom liked to buy things that were new and fresh and she was the first person to be using them, I, however, always in the mindset of a struggling young actor in New York, have spent my entire life going to thrift stores or "shlock" stores for everything from furnishing my home, supplying my desk, filling my clothes closet.. all with schlock. I remember back in the '70s in Greenwich Village buying a real pea coat and a real pair of sailor bell bottoms with the buttons up the sides. Those were so cool. I still wear a fabulous winter wool coat from the 30s that I bought while on tour in Vancouver, Canada along with a fabulous steamer trunk from the 40's.. To this day, one of my favorite items is a antique woolen black and red checkered scarf given to me by the infamous Nathan Lane from a NY shlock store. That's a story for another day! I fell in love with the Hope Chest when I moved to Oak Island. Just a ten minute walk from my house, Hope Chest has a nice variety of clothes and housewares and furniture. You can also find CDs and DVDs, kids clothing, and so much more. Lots of 1/2 prices sales and all prices are good! What I love about all this is that the Hope Chest Thrift store not only supports victims of and advocates prevention of domestic violence, but you earn credit with your purchases. For example, last month they were advertising 50% off everything, I bought around $20 worth of merchandise, it got reduced to $10 and then she told me I had a $9 credit and asked if I wanted to use it? It? In the end I got everything for a dollar and helped support a worthwhile organization. Can you beat it? In the later years my Mom bought a place on Oak Island, and subsequently she softened a little on thrift store bargain hunting and agreed to come with me when I went to the Hope Chest. She even broke down and bought a few items for herself. But no matter how much I bragged about my attractive secondhand table or my sharp looking previously worn tuxedo, Mom would always say as we left Hope Chest, "that place is pure shlock!" That may be so, but I can't wait to get home and try on my new short sleeve shirt for two bucks. Keep up the good work Hope Chest. You're always one of my go-to stops when I'm on the island, shlock and all! Right, Mom?

Hidden gem! What great name brand items and vintage treasures to find. I came in on 50% off day and…read morefilled up three bags! Quality linens and housewares. Friendly employees. Cant wait to come back.

This is a FABULOUS thrift shop! Great variety for men, women and kids including household and even…read moresome furniture. We hit on a day with some great extra sales, which was so fun. Well organized store with a nice staff. Great selection and all to support a cause!

From the owner: We offer new and gently used clothing, housewares, sporting equipment and some furniture for sale…read more We have a large selection of men's, women's, and children's clothing. Every dollar spent in our thrift shops goes to provide tutoring, mentoring, supplies, and education services to students in Brunswick County.

The cutest kids shop in Wilmington! Mostly all of there products are made in the USA! Really…read moreadorable clothes and adorable. The owner Jamie is the sweetest! I highly recommend stopping by and checking them out!

From the owner: A shop for the little beach babes - we offer baby, toddler and children's clothing, accessories,…read moretoys and gifts. We carry modern and trendy clothing & accessories appealing to the local vibe of our coastal community.

This is a fantastic store. They have so many things. Just room after room after room. I usually…read moreget all of my gifts for new parents here. They have such a Greta selection and do have a lot of local vendor items, too. They have a huge selection of Scout products and many different kinds of high quality lotions and candles. The staff could be a little friendlier (every time I am there) and the hours are terrible. That is where the 4 starts come in. If I worked there I would be so happy all of the time because the feel in there is just so soothing.

Oh, I love it in there! Such adorable baby/kid stuff! Beautiful home decor and nice clothing…read moreoptions. Staff were pleasant and the layout made it fun to meander the store and take in all the neat items available. Best of all, it didn't seem overpriced and I was happy with the purchase of a cute baby blanket for my son. They also had gift wrapping available. Would recommend for your next birthday, wedding, or anniversary gift shopping. Great options for baby/kid clothes for family pictures and such.

This was a mediocre place. Didn't find much of anything of interest. They do have LOTS of surf…read moreboards.

This was an amazing surf shop!! Very cool merchandise for everyone. They had amazing deals and…read morequality products. And the staff was so incredibly welcoming and friendly. Other places we went in Carolina Beach the employees were rude but literally every single employee at this shop was so kind and welcoming and friendly. As soon as we walked in they asked if we needed any assistance and were so pleasant to work with and shared some cool stories from their local surf spots. I will definitely be going back when I return to Carolina Beach.