Chaos. Wide variety but more of a pick a shirt and they will screen print it. The price was pretty ok, but it is definitely not as nice as the place next door. I have no clue if anyone worked beside at the front desk. The guy with the swastika tattoos was also not something expected. He was friendly, and people aren't their past but definitely not something you see often. read more

Typical souvenir shop it was very clean organized. Lots of things to choose from we needed some beach towels so we grabbed a couple and a snorkel set. We had a good time. read more

My sister in law needed to get some beach sandals for my nephew so we stopped here. Love the shark in the front! I've seen people getting photos there when we drove by yesterday. It's a huge store and I saw boogie boards, towels and an area for henna tattoos. I'm sure they have many more things in the store. For the quality of the beach sandal that my sister in law bought, I feel that it was good value at about $12. Might have to go back with the family to get a photo in the shark's mouth. read more

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Honestly disgusting place. The staff was extremely crude and loud up in the front and I almost confronted them due to their disgusting behavior. Awful place, don't go here. We left almost right away and other people were leaving as we walked out too. read more

I went here with a group and found the racist memorabilia extremely offensive! It's 2020! Get with the program! I came with a group of mixed races and I felt extremely uncomfortable and very offended Also! I was checking out and one of the employees blatantly ignored me and was to busy chatting and flirting with a customer! read more

Maybe there was a time when finding crappy trinkets and shirts that won't last ten washings were life goals. But I'm not into that so much any more. We spent a handful of minutes here this afternoon. I'm not sure if I saw any staff member at all. Couldn't tell if the person we saw was inventorying, or about to shoplift. I'd say if you want something vaguely racist/offensive come here. Otherwise, if you need to buy the random shell-not-found-locally, t-shirt made in Pakistan, or shot glasses for co-workers, I'd just go to the souvenir shop right next door. If you forgot your sunscreen, just head over to the CVS. read more

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This place literally stunk of cat piss and cigarettes. The staff was extremely unfriendly, and I overheard them making extremely hateful remarks about customers. Would NOT recommend. read more

One of the many-many-shops on the island, full of imported and overpriced--yet cheap products, it's a tourist market for sure. The real reason you'll visit here? The photo opportunities, but of course! Maybe your fancy is a photo shoot with the giant constructed shark or you want to interact with a live animal and snag a $10.00 snapshot with April the monkey, either way you'll find that here! Now what you will NOT find.... -Cheap prices. -Friendly service. -Products that last. -Real beach souvenirs. Imagine that... Upon entering this joint you're met with some wild music--something short of a European night club; it's interesting. Not to mention the immense amount of 'tasteless,' t-shirt choices, I get that they're trying to appeal to a certain crowd, but I don't want my 6 year old asking, 'Mama-what's that shirt about lotion down here?' My goodness I'm trying to conserve their innocence for as long as possible! At least put those shirts in a different section not extremely visible. They have a wide apparel selection, so if you're looking for something specific they'll probably carry it here. They are also well stocked on floats, boogie boards and water toys. read more

Destination Beach & Surf - Destination - Sports Wear Near Me - Port Aransas, Texas

I. hate. Tee-shirt. shops. Cheap tees. Loud Music. Shark's teeth necklaces. Boogie boards. Painted hermit crabs. Imported plastic crap. Store-credit only 'return policy'. All of it seems to cost more than you'd expect if you weren't shopping on the island. Based on all this, I try to avoid these places altogether. But seriously, the music has GOT TO GO!! However, when I need one of these items above for my young kids, I usually have luck at Destination, and at a decent price. Where else can you get all of this - AND get a picture of your family in a shark's mouth - all in one stop?? read more

Destination Beach & Surf - Sports Wear Near Me - Port Aransas, Texas

This place has horrible customer service! They don't know what the other person is doing then they change price on stuff after it clearly states the price on sign! Won't be back! Walked out without buying anything due to the fact they don't care about their customers I guess because their customer base are tourists and they don't have to build repeat customers. Shop elsewhere read more

Eh. What you'd expect from a cheap tourist store on Alister St. But if you forgot something for your trip to the beach, you can get it here for cheap: sand castle equipment, towels, etc. read more

Destination Beach & Surf - Sports Wear Near Me - Port Aransas, Texas

Over priced, cheap looking souvenirs. Only stopped by for the photo op and to browse. I liked the shark teeth necklaces but idk why they sell imported merchandise if they could just grab it from their own backyard. Shells said made in Philippines read more

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Stupid typical "made in chinese" tourist shop. Nothing spectacular, unless you are into that kind of stuff. I have to agree with everyone else that has written prior reviews. Its not cheap, they are not friendly, they do not take returns, the bathrooms were DEEE-SSGGGUUUSTTT-IIIIINNGGG. I mean nasty. My only desire to step into a toursty shop is maybe I can snag a really nice pair of flip flops or dress from Hurley, Roxy, Volcom, etc.... But they have absolutely NO name brand stuff. Just a bunch of crap. read more

We came in here, simply because we were out walking around, and exploring Port Aransas. This isn't a store that I would generally go into, but since we were tourists for a week, we thought it might be fun! The place is packed with surfing items: clothing, surf boards, wax, etc. As well as many little souvenir things! I almost bought a salt and pepper shaker set, but realized that I really didn't need them! If you forgot some beach toys or floaties for the pool, you can pick them up here! I guess, if you were looking for souvenirs, or little trinkets to bring home to remind you of your trip... I would definitely recommend this place! It was full of fun little items! read more

Visited here on 7/29/2011 I understand that this is a tourist shop very close to the beach, but they should still keep the inside clean so people want to shop. The staff was friendly enough, but it was absolutely gross inside. I noticed bird crap on the carpet in a few spots and their glassware was very hazy, with about a year's worth of sand and dust inside of them. The giant shark is kinda cool though and fun to take pics with. read more

Everyone saying "get with the program" is a programmed pawn in the game. Liberals need to stay in the big city and breathe that good city air. I love being from the south and staying strapped. read more

Okay here's the deal. The shark out front, you know, the huge one that you can walk in his jaws? Yeah that's pretty darn cool. Snap a picture there. But the store itself? Avoid. The stuff you'll find in there won't last longer than 2 days. Cheap Cheap Cheap. read more

TheRE are two grotesquely, gaudy monstrocities like this in Port A-these places are so ugly and detested by locals City Counsel NO LONGER ALLOWS THIS KIND OF TRASH CONTRUCTION! TODAY, I WENT INSIDE TO LOOK at the great Chinese imports, found a .99 kids shovel, took it to the counter and the man, in heavy accent me cant understand said, "this $6.99, not .99. I said, "I'm not paying $6.99 for that junk" and walked out, bABY in tow. COMPLETE AND TOTAL JUNK, RUDE, STUPID EMPLOYEES, AND FALSE ADVERTISING... These types of junk stores now clog once charming cities. No more nice shops with quality items. All tralier trash style merchandise, like this place,,,,YU&K! read more

I don't like tourist shops. I thought I liked this place last year, but either I was still drunk from the daiquiris or I'm aging at a very rapid pace. My beef is with the music, I felt like I was walking into some horrible cheap back alley dancehall where they spin everything that no one wants to hear. It is loud, pounding, and if the people you are with are taking their time looking around, you will start to lose it by the 3rd track. In all fairness, they have the largest selection of clothing of every tourist store on the island, and they have a huge sculpted shark walkway/mouth that everyone takes pictures in. Otherwise, I'd stick to the Islander, it is more family friendly for those of you with kiddos and headache free for the other anti-souvenir shop grumps like myself. read more

WORST STORE EVER!!!!! Don't come here it is super expensive. I wanted to buy another braided friendship bracelet with a shark tooth and it was $7 I bought one earlier in the week next door @ the Islander for $2!!!!!!! Such a rip off! Don't bother coming in everything is overpriced! Definitely will not be coming back. read more

Nice shop, the employees were more interested in chatting it up up front then helping customers but no matter, we knew what we wanted. Lots of clothes and shoes- some cute toy selections, not a large she'll selection if that's your thing. read more

We bought souvenirs on 3/12/12. My bank showed more debited that on my receipt. They will be hearing from me! More on this later, resolved or not! read more