One of my favorite places to visit. Great selection of new and used books. Staff is super…read morefriendly and helpful. You can trade in books for store credit.

I snuck in here on vacation and fell in love! The book shop is everything I love about local book…read morestores- kind owners/staff who strike up conversation genuinely, used books at great prices, a huge inventory, and shelves you can get lost in. We promised ourselves no new books on the trip, but ended up leaving with 4 anyway. This place is so cute and such a calm oasis, I highly recommend stopping in, whether you're local or an out of towner.

This shop is so cute and has beautiful items! I stopped in with my boyfriend last week while on…read morevacation. The jewelry was very reasonably priced and high quality. While I was browsing, the owner was so helpful and made a point of talking to us. I will definitely stop by next time I am in the area!

This well stocked little store has some very unique items. It is my favorite store in the Beaufort…read morearea. The owner was friendly and helpful and had so many items that were not in the other stores. I purchased a nice purse and later saw the same brand in several other stores. The one I purchased here was a better style and cheaper than all the other stores. I purchased some other items as well and was tempted by many other items in the store. If I come back to Beaufort, I will hit this store first!!!

The owner was super nice and helpful with our question & just overall very friendly. My mom,…read moresister, daughter & I were able to get matching cute rings! I can't wait to take my niece and sister in law!

Lovely selection of jewelry at a great price. The staff is so incredibly nice! Bought lots of…read moregifts. Shop local!

Small getaway with the wife led us to this nice little shop. It has many decor items from large to…read moresmall with some deals depending on what you buy. The shop workers that we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stop again!

Lovely shop in Swansboro filled with gorgeous wares. Many of the pieces designed by local artists…read moreand craftsmen. The prices range from high to low, so there's something to suit anyone's wallet. There are some cute tea towels, candles, frames, garden stakes and chimes, and also some elegant furniture, unique mirrors and lamps. The owner welcomed me as she was reducing holiday dècor. Pop by this creative space with the massive Swan in the window!

The Port of Call Museum Store was closed as the museum is being renovated, so I was disappointed I…read morecouldn't shop here this visit. The prices are reasonable here, and you can find touristy things like t-shirts, postcards, and magnets, as well as more unique finds like jewelry and pottery. The store has a lot of books about the area. The children's section has toys and pirate items. I've discovered over the years that museum gift shops have hidden treasures.

This is a small gift shop located in the Maritime Museum. They have many interesting things that…read moresome of the other shops in town have, but some unique things as well. I noticed that the prices here were better than most of the other shops for the same items. The service was nice and I am glad I stopped here to purchase a few things. A nice store with good prices in a great Museum. I enjoyed my visit.

Hot Wax is absolutely amazing! My husband and I have always wanted to go kayaking on one of our…read moreEmerald Isle trips. Hot Wax provided all of the equipment we needed! A standard 1 person kayak for me and an anglier kayak for my fishing hobbist husband; which included a rod holder, anchor as well as paddles and life jackets for both of us! Lani and Mike were super great at communicating with us on delivery timing and answering any questions that we had!  We will absolutely be using Hot Wax in the future and recommending to our family and friends!!  Thank you so much again Lani and Mike!!

If you're looking to find a great surf and kayak shop, this is the place. I met Mike & Lani just…read morebefore a strong storm was forecast to hit. I'd thought I'd beat the storm, but it was already pushing waves over the docks. They let me postpone my excursion for a few days until the weather improved, then helped me out again. Both Mike and Lani know surfing, it's in their blood. They are well connected to the community and are just great people. Great selection and their store has most anything you'd need to kayak or surf. I enjoyed looking around in their shop. It's actually cheaper for me to rent from the Hot Wax Surf Shop than to haul my own kayak to the island. I can't think of a better place to go for rentals, accessories, and good solid advice.

This shop carries lots of local artistan's jewelry, décor, handbags and souvenirs. The gentleman…read morewho helped me was so pleasant, giving me a brief history lesson about Swansboro and the recent hurricane. I purchased two warm, soft, cozy knit hats and I can't wait to wear one of them! The other is a gift!! They were only $14!

Yes, you can mix farmhouse & beach style as seen in this adorable shop. Lots of cool finds from…read morecandle sticks, to hats, and homemade dolls. The ladies who run the store are welcoming & a pleasure to talk to. Highly recommend a stop here on your walk around the sweet area of Swansboro.

I like this store because of its 2'fer for one stop shop appeal. You can get a picture framed as…read morewell as purchase various art pieces. Sculptures, glass jewelry, chimes and several other items that are made from artists around the country. I am always amazed at the wonderful talents and visions artistic people are just born with or develop. While in the store for some reason I was really captivated by the glass Friendship balls. I loved the colors of the blown glass balls and the concept. I didn't purchase one but I can feel it that it will happen in one of my future visits. During this visit I just browsed the store but had a lengthy conversation with the owner about picture framing. Will definitely return to see how reasonable the prices are for my original art piece.

I have been to this cute little place couple times. It is a one man show, not sure if the older…read moregentleman is owner , the do framing, but also carry lovely Murano glass works, from sun-catchers, to hand blown pieces and vases they are absolutely gorgeous. Lotta of one of kind pieces, where I usually have to go to Peddlers village, Pa to find ones' like that!! He has great art work, to fine pens, writing utensils. Its right next door to a coffee place. I go in here time to time with close friend of mine, last year, she ended up getting one of the sun catchers for my window, made of gorgeous glass in a brilliant orange color. He packed it up nice tissue paper, in nice box. Very nice guy,would I return?? Course.These mom & pop stores are dying breed, this one -got great products. For unique gifts, for some one special who would appreciate such great things, this place is for you!! Check them out.