Islander

3.3 (43 reviews)

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Nice folks who are friendly to all guests. Had a great selection of shirts and memorabilia. It is not cheap, but it is reasonable for the local! Great place!

Maddi B.

What a neat souvenir shop! They have hundreds of shirts and hats and magnets and car decals and any Port Aransas merch you could need! You can get a cap and a shirt for $20, or 4 t-shirts for $20, or 2 custom t-shirts for $20, and all kinds of deals. The coolest thing about this shop is that you can pick your own design for a shirt! The ladies were friendly and helped us figure out what was going on, pick out a shirt, and then they put the design on it in no time. There's so much variety in designs, from kids to trendy designs to standard designs. Really cool place. Check it out on your way out of Port A!

Ruthie W.

We stopped by to check out the souvenirs here. There's so much variety of products here from sand castle making kits to sea shells to all sorts of t-shirts to jewelry. I found a cute pirate onesie for my great nephew. Right outside the entrance were the Macau birds for photos for a fee. I saw a family getting their photos taken and one of them was cradling the Macau bird like a baby. It was so cute!

Keyseri Y.

With an entire island devoted to tourism, places like the Islander are in abundance, but out of all the souvenir stops, this is one that has always managed to snag my attention...and visa. (4-stars) *They have plenty of the squeaky-drive-mama-insane-on-the-ride-home toys...which surprise-surprise, my two boys love. All at somewhat reasonable prices! I cannot say I'd mind a bit if those squeaky toys happened to lose their squeak, oh--wishful thinking! *This place is also loaded with pre-inflated floats, boogie boards, skim boards, anything and everything you might want while enjoying a little fun in the sun. *The Islander happens to be fabulously notorious for offering photo opportunities whether it may be hanging with Polly the Macaw and fifty other birds perched outside for a few bills, or the giant lighthouse on the right-side with a concrete boat just in case you want to snap a few cute pictures of the nuggets. *And need I not forget the shaved ice stand--this place has been in business for awhile and offers up some tasteful refreshing snow cones. (3-stars) *They have a boat holding tons of hermit crabs (which are most assuredly going to die after you purchase them), which is kind of cool. Not to mention the giant shark mouth mounted on the wall, leaving something for the children to admire. (2-stars) *The customer service--less than friendly and less than happy to be working there, yes I understand they're dealing with a flood of customers daily, but it doesn't mean they should stop offering up some character aside from a snarl. *The t-shirt selection (screening portion) is not as vast as Destination, so if you're looking for a specific design browse the other stores first. But then again--they all offer very similar choices, this store just lacks a wide-selection.

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Steven B.

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Last time I stopped in this store was in the mid 90s. Of course it seemed so much bigger back when I was younger. They still have the assortments of wares that I remember and was very pleased compared to another "gift shop" closer to the ferries. read more

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Bill K.

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I blew out my flip flop so I headed down to the Islander for a new pair. They had tons of stuff, a good selection of flip flops, and the prices were good. I haven't been in any other beach shops in the area but I don't think I need to because this one has it all. read more

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6:00 pm 7/20/17 This place has everything ,I've been coming here for years with my family for souvenirs but the customer service was no ok tonight that is why my review is a 1 star. I came in and bought over 30$ worth of items for my family while on vacation and was mocked and made fun of the whole time. Instead of complaining to the manager about the 2 teenage girls with accents I decided to take it to yelp. It was unprofessional and honestly rude. It makes people feel awful when you get made fun of and for what? I didn't think I did anything to deserve that . The short haired dirty blonde and the long haired blonde were constantly looking at me , smirking and laughing . The only reason I knew that they were making fun is because I looked up and the one girl with long hair was looking off and laughing while looking at me so I turned around to see what was so funny she had to look at me for . I turned around only to find the short haired blond trying to hide behind one of the shirt wracks by the cash register , holding her hands out beside her acting like she was a large person and they just thought this was so funny. I'm not even large ?! I'm not sure what it was that set them off to do stuff like this to customers but trust me I'm not coming back. If they have cameras inside the owner could replay and see it all unfold behind my back! read more

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602 S Alister St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
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(361) 749-5516
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What time does Islander open?

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

What time does Islander close?

Islander closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Islander closes at 7:00 PM on Saturday.

Mon-Fri, Sun 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Islander take credit cards?

Yes, Islander takes credit cards.

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Does Islander have bike parking?

Yes, Islander has bike parking.

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Yes, Islander has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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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 Beach Goods

4.7

(3 reviews)

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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Connoisseur

4.4

(14 reviews)

0.1 mi

The cat and items are something to see, but the strong assaulting incense smell has to go. I would…read morehave 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.

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

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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

(12 reviews)

0.1 mi

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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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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Port Aransas Art Center

4.1

(8 reviews)

0.3 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

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)

0.3 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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Karina C.

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9 years ago

I have been coming here since I was a teenager. Fairly priced and nice staff. The manager of this location has helped me every year I have come since I was younger. We got 4 hermit crabs from them on our trip last weekend and couldn't be happier. Best place on the island to shop for souvenirs! read more

Karen C.

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7 years ago

Without a doubt, the best selection of souvenirs on the island and at great prices. I visited here almost daily! LOL Love their tshirts! Nice quality and a great selection of colors and transfers to choose from. read more

victoria s.

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5 years ago

hard pass. came to purchase lots of gifts for friends, but left in a hurry due to copious amounts of anti maskers. very dangerous.

Berine C.

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9 years ago

This is one of my favorite places to buy trinkets and souvenirs when I'm in Port A!.

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