Wanted to get unique gifts for friends who invited us to stay with them in EI & my mom who watched…read moreour pup while we were on vacation. This was our first trip to EI & what a cute store! Variety of beachy home decor and gifts. They even have a homemade fudge shop in house. Employees were very nice & friendly. Got the perfect gifts for everyone. We will be back!

This is a nice shop full of ladies clothing, jewelry, bags, and more. They also have a nice…read moreselection of home decor and Christmas items. Across the way is an elly's gifts kids store.

This is a great beach shop. I was looking for gifts for a new baby niece and had sooo much to…read morechoose from. Very friendly staff as well.

I was vacationing at Emerald Isle and needed a place to find some souvenirs and gifts for the folks…read moreback home. The Village Beach Mart had every I needed. They stock everything from swimsuits and beach chairs to boogie boards and all sorts of beach-themed novelties. Not to mention all the t-shirts and hoodies. On this day I got a hoodie with a free Emerald Isle iron-on. There isn't much this doesn't carry and it's very close to one of our favorite eating establishments. A win-win all around!

If you ask their staff, they will give you a refund. What they don't tell you is that refund will…read morebe an in-store credit, and the owner won't honor promises made by his employees. Would never recommend to anyone. I wish I could give it no stars.

This lovely little decor shop is packed with Coastal themed home decor. When I visited, the shop…read morewas decorated for Christmas with a tree and ornaments. Some of the decor is artisan made. There were chairs art, books, ornaments, and much more. The clerk was welcoming and engaging. We talked for a while as I wondered through the maze of decor. Prices seemed reasonable for the higher end selection. If I lived near the beach, I would come here to decorate. Currently, they are only open Thursday-Saturday.

This new cute little gift shop is next door to Nancy Joe's bakery and Michelangelo's Pizza. There…read moreare a variety of gifts here, including soaps, ornaments, children's books, birthday gifts and house decor. There are gifts for people who own pets, especially Corgis since the owners have a corgi themselves. The owners are very nice. We ended up getting a painted portrait of a pitbull made by one of the owners and zodiac sign magnets. They have their own free two lane parking spots that is located in front of the metered parking spaces. This is a good gift shop to check out if you're in the area!

A really lovely little shop in Carolina Beach for anyone who is looking to find some unique gifts…read moreor artwork. The thing that makes this place a notch ahead of a standard beach gift shop is the original artwork by one of the owners: Bob Mather. I was lucky enough to visit when Bob himself was working. What a kind, lovely human being. All of Bob's pieces are absolutely wonderful, and because he owns the store, you are able to choose between prints, cards, and other items featuring his work...AND even some of the original pieces. Many are of a beach aesthetic, but there are others that are geared more towards pet lovers. (Dogs, in particular.) You can't really get more "unique" than original artwork, so this place is a great choice if you're looking for something really special at a very reasonable price point. Although the space is relatively small and the parking looks like it could be a little tricky during a busy season, Bungalow by the Sea is absolutely worth visiting. It's a space filled with warmth; curated with care.

Shark teeth, jewelry and fudge. What more do you need? I didn't think I'd buy anything here, but I…read moredid. The shop is filled with some locally crafted jewelry, ornaments, fudge and more. Then there is the usual touristy stuff - tee shirts, post cards, books and souvenirs. The clerks and manager were super friendly. They let me exchange an item I bought, when I found a different one. They are helpful. Prices are decent for a beach town. There's plenty of parking in their private lot. I'll be back and recommend.

Adorable little shop! Second year here in Surf City/North Topsail beach and we always make it a…read morepriority to stop here.

What a gem! My…read moresister-in-law (aka Best Friend for the Rest of My Life!) were doing a little "last day" running around yesterday, Friday 5-19-2017, when we stumbled into this shop. We had been looking for thrift stores and flea market kind of venues, and had been scratching around the Island and surrounding areas all day. What a treat it was for us to meander thru this beautiful shop, totally unexpectedly because we discovered it while stopping in the strip mall for something else. The pictures that are posted are beautiful, and are very representative of the interior .... but three years later, this shop is packed with unique things! The owner (I assume) and her assistant were so warm and welcoming! I felt like I was shopping in my own hometown! I purchased a couple of things ... (a hooked pillow that I LOVE ... BTW: I have spent the better part of this year "needlepointing" a Christmas pillow that will probably never seen the Holidays LOL ... so I didn't hesitate to purchase a pillow that I absolutely loved!) The prices were reasonable (what you would expect to pay for a nice item) throughout the store. Thank you, ladies! I can't wait to visit again when my husband and I (and BIL and BFSIL) return to your beautiful Island!

What a find! What a beautiful and friendly shop. So many unique gift items. Not your average gift…read moreshop on Topsail. So happy that I found them..