I gotta give this place 5 stars. We loved it and had a great time shopping in here…read more We went to the nearby Wings first and we're unimpressed with the sun shirts and quality and quantity of Merch. Inside this store we found tons of items we liked, a bit more classy decor, and much higher quality clothing and sun coverups and sweatshirts. By accident we found out that when you bought a shirt you could get any of the wall designs behind the register heat printed onto your shirt at no charge. What?!? Ok - so a couple of them were up charges but like 90% were free. We had a great time customizing three shirts (for $60 total) and the staff were so helpful and friendly with us. Very patient. Showing me all the designs so I could choose and making suggestions. Great shop. And we got beautiful shirts. I'll share pics later.

Like most beach shops narrow aisles , difficult to reach merchandise. Hard to find help. Won't be…read moreback

As you are strolling down Front St., be sure to venture into Harbor Specialties. The offer unique…read morenautical apparel and offer custom embroidery. One of the first things you'll notice are the large bronze mermaid and merman sculptures lining the walls. That's what drew me in! There's also an awesome mermaid mirror and some other siren trinkets. They mermaid my day! This shop offered some exclusive brand names like Spartina handbags, clutches, wallets, jewelry, key chains and scarves. (I have a clutch and love it and my friend bought a beautiful wallet here.) They carried Scout canvas bags and backpacks, Eyebobs brand readers, a large men's department with fabulous "see" worthy ties and belts along with handsome garments. And for your furry friends, there was a sizable pet section. For your tots, there was a clothing and toy selection with some cute pirate and mermaid pieces. Although a bit pricey, the quality of the goods here can not be ignored. The customer service is pleasant enough and you are bound to enjoy shopping at this specialty spot!

This store has everything! Perhaps too much because it's somewhat overwhelming. They have candles,…read moreclothes, bags, shoes, hats, and decor. Friendly employees. The prices were a bit high compared to other stores down there.

The most amazing bags made from used sails! What a clever idea for repurposing! Loved the bags…read more.. they r a bit pricey, but very sturdy and beautifully made!

From the owner: Sea Bags are born as sails and transformed into nautically inspired totes and accessories that…read morebring our customers great happiness. You see, we believe that sails soak up sun, salt, smiles and adventure. Of course we clean our sails before we make them into bags, our materials retain the essence of what they once were, where they've been and what they've done. It's this previous life that makes each bag unique. Our materials come from Maine first, New England second and USA third. We use one of the last remaining thread manufacturers in the U.S. and one of a few rope manufacturers in New England. And our sail supply chain? Well, that's as local as it gets. We collect our sails one at a time through a network of passionate boaters who love our community waters as much as we do. Our bags are designed and sewn in a building that hangs over the water. We're located on Custom House Wharf in the heart of Portland's working waterfront. It's an unconventional location to be sure. But we think the sound of seagulls and the smell of bait from the local lobster boats is an important part of the character of our bags.