Connoisseur

4.4 (14 reviews)

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The owner is so sweet and this shop is lovely. Much nicer than the shops on the main street. Lots of beautiful wall art and a really sweet little store cat. would definitely recommend stopping in as you will find things that aren't at any of the other souvenir shops.

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Will R.

This is my Favorite Souvenir Shop in well Anywhere!!! So Many Gorgeous Temptations to be found here!!!.... Cassandra runs the place and I Love how Fun She Is!!!.... She really makes me laugh...I like their new location and the Amazing Mural that is on the side of the new building!!!....This is a Must Visit whenever I am in Port Aransas... Beautiful Store!

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Claudia P.

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The cat and items are something to see, but the strong assaulting incense smell has to go. I would have looked around longer but the smell was unbearable and I had a headache for three days after. You are hurting yourself and cat with the toxic smell, please get rid of it. read more

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Kyle W.

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The proprietor was friendly without hovering or being overbearing. The selection was varied and the prices were as expected for a island gift shop. The cat purred for my 4 year who had the best time a this store. read more

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Christina L.

thank you so much, we look foward to seeing you next time

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Kayden R.

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Super cute selection with tons of variety! I love the beadwork, crochet, jewelry, and trinket sections!! & there's also a cat you can say hi to read more

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Stacey S.

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There was a cat painted on the outside of the building, so I had to go. Lo and behold, there was a shop kitty I got to love on! Their selection of jewelry was awesome and their prices for larimar simply cannot be beat. The service was excellent. We had a great time petting the kitty and chatting with the owner. It feels so good to give business to good people who are doing good things for animals in their community. read more

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Christina L.

thank you very much for shopping at our small Mom & Pop shop, hope we…

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Sheryl M.

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We love going to shops with coastal decor more than we love "souvenir shops". Connoisseur did not disappoint! We found a wall piece that just fits the bill of what we've been searching for, and the price was reasonable. I got an early birthday gift of a beautiful laramar "wave" pendant and earrings. It's a gorgeous stone! We also got a couple of Christmas ornaments there. The owner was really friendly and helpful, and her prices are good. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Port A. read more

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Ryan R.

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Phenomenal service. I walk in and I was welcomed as soon as I stepped through the door. The owner is very nice and started a nice conversation with me and made me feel very welcome. This place is great for animal people, they have water bottles and socks that probably have your dog on them! I 100% recommend this place to everyone looking to buy a gift for yourself or someone while on vacation. read more

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Lucy E.

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The owner is so sweet and this shop is lovely. Much nicer than the shops on the main street. Lots of beautiful wall art and a really sweet little store cat. would definitely recommend stopping in as you will find things that aren't at any of the other souvenir shops. read more

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Will R.

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This is my Favorite Souvenir Shop in well Anywhere!!! So Many Gorgeous Temptations to be found here!!!.... Cassandra runs the place and I Love how Fun She Is!!!.... She really makes me laugh...I like their new location and the Amazing Mural that is on the side of the new building!!!....This is a Must Visit whenever I am in Port Aransas... Beautiful Store! read more

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Katy K.

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came over to port a hoping they were still there, luckily i went a little farther down the road and they were! haven't been here since before harvey and so happy that they were able to come back this is my favorite store in port a and they always have the best jewelry! LOVE my new earrings!!! read more

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The cutest souvenir shop!! The owner was so sweet! Many of their items are hand made. The jewelry is beautiful! Absolutely a must shop when in Port A! We'll be back next summer for sure! read more

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Barb E.

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Always friendly sales staff and the owner is wonderful. Very good quality jewelry and many nice things.

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Cameron Y.

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Standard gift shop fare with some nicer artwork. Very friendly staff.

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Meg N.

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Never before have I been treated so poorly in a gift shop. The cashier/clerk was so rude, cruel, and just plain racist. Some people are so ignorant and uneducated. If you're a person of color, like I am, avoid Connoisseur Gifts and Crafts. My visit to this store was the only bad part of my stay in Port Aransas. read more

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Paschen S.

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11 years ago

Been visiting port a for the past 12 years and always stop by here. I recently moved to the island and went in to shop for some jewelry. Prices were amazing. I paid $9 for a sterling silver chain. I searched all throughout corpus and couldn't find a price that cheap or anything that had to do with the Air Force but as soon as I stopped in here they had a wide variety of charms and other types of decor and antiques representing the US Air Force. Very happy. I bought the chain and the Air Force charm for $25 all together. What a steal! And it was a great gift for my boyfriend who serves. read more

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200 W Avenue G
Ste C
Port Aransas, TX 78373
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(361) 749-7602
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What time does Connoisseur open?

Connoisseur opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Connoisseur opens at 9:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.

What time does Connoisseur close?

Connoisseur closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Connoisseur closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFri-Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Does Connoisseur take Bitcoin?

No, Connoisseur does not take Bitcoin.

Does Connoisseur take credit cards?

Yes, Connoisseur takes credit cards.

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Is Connoisseur by appointment only?

No, Connoisseur is not by appointment only.

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Does Connoisseur have bike parking?

Yes, Connoisseur has bike parking.

Does Connoisseur have parking?

Yes, Connoisseur has parking options.

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Is Connoisseur wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Connoisseur is wheelchair accessible.

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We are a small locally owned jewelry and gift store.

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Gratitude

Always have to stop and see what new stuff is there. Always fun. We have stickers on the back of…read moreour trailer. We get good ones here.

My favorite, my go-to when in Port Aransas! In fact, I'd make the trip just to come here and say hi…read moreto Sally Marco, the owner! So incredibly delightful!

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Islander

I always buy my T-shirts here and they hold up well. I bought this T-shirt 2 days ago and washed it…read morewhen I got home. Design peeled immediately.

This souvenir shop it THE BEST PLACE IN PORT A to get your souvenirs. genuinely 5 stars isn't…read moreenough they are so kind and helpful. my friend and I were in there shop for 2 hours dealing with a hotel cancellation last second and these wonderful ladies were so kind and tried to help us find a place to stay. The customer service is top tier and as well as the Selection and pricing. we will only be spending our money at the Islander!!

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Islander Beach Goods

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0.0 mi

If you are in Port Aransas, Islander is a great souvenir shop! There is a wide variety of things,…read morefrom jewelry to stuffed animals! The prices vary, some things are cheap, some things are expensive, but the quality is very good. The people working there are very nice and won't hesitate to strike up a conversation.

Pam the MGR. needs a lesson in how to treat others. New employees need a little extra help…read more Bree bend over backwards to help and ask question. I've shopped here for years, and have never seen a mgr treat others that way.

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Bojons Surf and Gifts

My fav place to shop at when in Port A. Staff is friendly and they have cute clothes!read more

Out of all the shops in Port Aransas this one was my favorite. I got a few cute ornaments from…read morehere for my friends and myself and also some cute anklets for my girlfriends. Their customer service was good too.

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Third Coast Beach

I absolutely love going here when I'm visiting the area. They may have the best selection of flip…read moreflops and beach wear. I usually go in September and find lots of great deals.

Really great selection of brand name clothing and accessories. Best place to get Salt Life gear but…read moreexpect to pay higher prices than your typical souvenir shop. Cute selection of stickers and found a few dainty rings for $3.99 too!

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Tippy Toes

Great experience per usual, very happy with my experience! Great selection of toe rings and the…read morefitting was perfect! I have been to many toe rings shops and this one seems to be priced very fair! Added two new today!

Great customer service. Laid back and comfortable shop. I'm bad about names but the girl that…read morehelped me was great. So friendly, she comes in and works the summer there. I ran into her at another shop and thought she had a twin!! She helps out other shops if someone needs a break. I'll definitely go back when I visit the area again. Nice selection of toe rings. I purchased one and when I got home I found the ones I had purchased there a few years back.

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Coastal Closet

Love the new location, larger store, and increased selection! They have a place for spouses to sit…read moreand relax while the better half shops. Delightful staff!

Just got these cute shoes and bathing suit for my little girl. They have clothes for women, men,…read morekids and cute home accessories. This is the only place I shop at when we go to Port A. Super cute southern style boutique.

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Sugar Shack

2.7

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If kids would come here they will want to stay here forever! and I would to. So many options to…read morechoose from, if I could I'll get everything but then my wallet would be empty!,It was so colorful and had a whole bunch of character statues from movies and shows that we watch ,love and everyone was so nice when we bought our candy 5 stars will come back as soon as our stomach feels better! lol!!!

Tons of options here. Found some oldies and some Japanese candies which are my favorite. Big bonus…read morefor having Blue Bell ice cream available too! Store was clean and not too busy, parking was kinda a hot mess but that's ok. Service was fine, only one gentleman working so, took a few extra minutes as he was scooping ice cream when I wanted to check out. If you've got a sweet tooth, stop on in, I'm sure you'll find something to get your fix.

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What a wonderful store. We could have spent hours there, but we had a kite to fly. I had contacted…read morethe store before our trip letting them know what we wanted. They told us they had everything we needed to make our kite dreams come true. And boy did they. The woman working was super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. She set us up with everything we needed to have successful kite fun for our week in Port A. We will be back next time we visit the island for more kite accoutrements to add to the kite we purchased this trip. Thank you all!

After tossing our last expensive beach umbrella we finally decided it was time for a Shibumi! Fly…read moreIt Port A was our "go to". They had every shade under the sun! Jeremy showed us the Shibumi and another shade that was equally as good and explained their differences. We decided on the Shibumi and Jeremy explained the warranty (amazing) and even explained how to set it up. Great shop, great service and tons of kites/shades/wind socks!

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Port Aransas Art Center

4.1

(8 reviews)

0.4 mi

Seems like every community these days has a non profit " Art Center". I'm a strong advocate for all…read moreart all the time. On the surface it appears the director of the Port Aransas Art Center is currating the pieces for sale nicely. I didn't see any thing I thought was less than worthy to hang there. They have plenty to choose from if you're in the market for local artist coastal subjects. Go!

I have some major complaints about Michelle, the Gallery Director, that I would like to address…read morewith the board. I have been treated rudely for the past three years by her. I submitted a compaint through the website that was intercepted by Michelle, and she emailed me back with excuses about "procedures" that were complete and utter BS. My last interaction with her was on January 15, 2026, when I arrived for a class and she yelled at me as I was moving my watercolor supplies to the classroom, angrily telling me that I was NOT signed up for the class and was not allowed to go in the classroom. I WAS signed up, and as I tried to show her my Apple Card transaction to Port Aransas Art Center, she essentially called me a liar. I had paid for the class on January 6th through the website, and my card was charged $45. She demanded an email receipt, which I was unable to locate because I was flustered and angry...there were other people also trying to check in, and I felt embarrassed at being accused of somehow cheating the art center. She eventually found my registration, but I was humiliated in front of other students, and she still tried to make it MY FAULT. This is NOT normal. She literally yelled at me over the other girl working there and DEMANDED that I stop walking towards the classroom, as she came out of the office in what seemed like an attempt to physically prevent me from going in. We already spend 50% more for the watercolor class (price went up for the weekly class from $30 a couple years ago), and Michelle absolutely destroyed my creativity that day. I did almost nothing in class because I was so shaken. This is not an isolated incident, and she's been rude and hateful to me (and others) for about the last three years. I would like to address this with someone on the board (not her spouse or significant other). I submitted a long email with events from the last three years, although I've been coming to the center for over ten years. In the last three years alone, I've donated cash to the center, purchased art, paid class fees, donated art supplies, and a few years back donated two jewelry items that I created, valued over $500, for an auction to benefit the center. The total for the past three years, not counting the jewelry items, is over $1,540. And yet I'm still treated rudely, EVERY TIME I visit the center. I have never done anything to deserve this. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with one or more board members what's been happening. Michelle is not going to forward my email, and she's making excuses for her rudeness...there is never an excuse to yell at or make snarky, nasty, hateful comments to someone who has gone out of their way to support the center. The Art Center was a big part of why we chose Port Aransas to spend thousands of dollars in the local economy each year for the past 15 years. Next year, if we return, I will make sure to sign up for watercolor lessons at the rec center instead. If you're on the board, look up the receipts...I paid for a watercolor class with Carrie on January 6th through the website. I also just donated $100 to the rain barrel project on the 13th or 14th. I live in Colorado and we come down in January and February each year. You can find my contact info there, or reach out to me through the Yelp messaging center.

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Fly It Port A

What a wonderful store. We could have spent hours there, but we had a kite to fly. I had contacted…read morethe store before our trip letting them know what we wanted. They told us they had everything we needed to make our kite dreams come true. And boy did they. The woman working was super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. She set us up with everything we needed to have successful kite fun for our week in Port A. We will be back next time we visit the island for more kite accoutrements to add to the kite we purchased this trip. Thank you all!

After tossing our last expensive beach umbrella we finally decided it was time for a Shibumi! Fly…read moreIt Port A was our "go to". They had every shade under the sun! Jeremy showed us the Shibumi and another shade that was equally as good and explained their differences. We decided on the Shibumi and Jeremy explained the warranty (amazing) and even explained how to set it up. Great shop, great service and tons of kites/shades/wind socks!

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Delta Flo tail kite

Islander

I always buy my T-shirts here and they hold up well. I bought this T-shirt 2 days ago and washed it…read morewhen I got home. Design peeled immediately.

This souvenir shop it THE BEST PLACE IN PORT A to get your souvenirs. genuinely 5 stars isn't…read moreenough they are so kind and helpful. my friend and I were in there shop for 2 hours dealing with a hotel cancellation last second and these wonderful ladies were so kind and tried to help us find a place to stay. The customer service is top tier and as well as the Selection and pricing. we will only be spending our money at the Islander!!

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The BoardHouse Surf & Skate

Always a great stop in for a board rental or local chat! The staff is so welcoming and friendly and…read morewill answer any questions about surf or riding a board and makes you feel like you can jump in with confidence!

Best skate and surf shop on the island. Went with a friend who rented a surfboard for the day and I…read morepicked up a couple souvenirs. Great shop and loved the vibe and history.

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View of the front of the shop from the road

Third Coast Beach

I absolutely love going here when I'm visiting the area. They may have the best selection of flip…read moreflops and beach wear. I usually go in September and find lots of great deals.

Really great selection of brand name clothing and accessories. Best place to get Salt Life gear but…read moreexpect to pay higher prices than your typical souvenir shop. Cute selection of stickers and found a few dainty rings for $3.99 too!

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Island Sports

Great customer service. Best in Port A. The staff is thoughtful, helpful , and kind.read more

Bathing suits are very pricey but that's definitely to be expected. HOWEVER! Their matching tops…read moreand bottoms they sell do not miss!! I went like 3 times to look at the outfits because they're so cute. Everywhere I went, people were complementing my outfits and asking where I got them from.

Port Aransas Art Center

4.1

(8 reviews)

0.4 mi

Seems like every community these days has a non profit " Art Center". I'm a strong advocate for all…read moreart all the time. On the surface it appears the director of the Port Aransas Art Center is currating the pieces for sale nicely. I didn't see any thing I thought was less than worthy to hang there. They have plenty to choose from if you're in the market for local artist coastal subjects. Go!

I have some major complaints about Michelle, the Gallery Director, that I would like to address…read morewith the board. I have been treated rudely for the past three years by her. I submitted a compaint through the website that was intercepted by Michelle, and she emailed me back with excuses about "procedures" that were complete and utter BS. My last interaction with her was on January 15, 2026, when I arrived for a class and she yelled at me as I was moving my watercolor supplies to the classroom, angrily telling me that I was NOT signed up for the class and was not allowed to go in the classroom. I WAS signed up, and as I tried to show her my Apple Card transaction to Port Aransas Art Center, she essentially called me a liar. I had paid for the class on January 6th through the website, and my card was charged $45. She demanded an email receipt, which I was unable to locate because I was flustered and angry...there were other people also trying to check in, and I felt embarrassed at being accused of somehow cheating the art center. She eventually found my registration, but I was humiliated in front of other students, and she still tried to make it MY FAULT. This is NOT normal. She literally yelled at me over the other girl working there and DEMANDED that I stop walking towards the classroom, as she came out of the office in what seemed like an attempt to physically prevent me from going in. We already spend 50% more for the watercolor class (price went up for the weekly class from $30 a couple years ago), and Michelle absolutely destroyed my creativity that day. I did almost nothing in class because I was so shaken. This is not an isolated incident, and she's been rude and hateful to me (and others) for about the last three years. I would like to address this with someone on the board (not her spouse or significant other). I submitted a long email with events from the last three years, although I've been coming to the center for over ten years. In the last three years alone, I've donated cash to the center, purchased art, paid class fees, donated art supplies, and a few years back donated two jewelry items that I created, valued over $500, for an auction to benefit the center. The total for the past three years, not counting the jewelry items, is over $1,540. And yet I'm still treated rudely, EVERY TIME I visit the center. I have never done anything to deserve this. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with one or more board members what's been happening. Michelle is not going to forward my email, and she's making excuses for her rudeness...there is never an excuse to yell at or make snarky, nasty, hateful comments to someone who has gone out of their way to support the center. The Art Center was a big part of why we chose Port Aransas to spend thousands of dollars in the local economy each year for the past 15 years. Next year, if we return, I will make sure to sign up for watercolor lessons at the rec center instead. If you're on the board, look up the receipts...I paid for a watercolor class with Carrie on January 6th through the website. I also just donated $100 to the rain barrel project on the 13th or 14th. I live in Colorado and we come down in January and February each year. You can find my contact info there, or reach out to me through the Yelp messaging center.

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