If you're looking to decorate your home with a coastal décor, (and porch/patio), this place is a…read moremust-visit. The place is filled with so many pretty things. I loved the pillows with the turtle and octopus designs, wall décor and signs, kitchen items, the driftwood pieces, accent pieces, mirrors, furniture, fun nautical items, and locally made items. My friends and I walked out with some purchases. Wish I taken photos, but you can check their facebook page out. They are always adding new items to the store.

Lots of unique items in this gallery and I totally recommend the events the owner holds! So fun…read moreeven for beginners

Great place amazing art Owner is super sweet and has great…read moretaste. I could spend a whole lot of money here

New place with an amazing selection of local art. The owner is super sweet. If you're decking out…read moreyour beach house, you can't go wrong.

Greetings! My son & I have been frequenting the Sunset River Gallery since we relocated here from…read moreLong Island in June 2025. I would like to express how much we enjoy visiting! We particularly love the jazz events, as we are passionate about all forms of art and music. Everyone at the gallery has made us feel very welcome as we settle into the area. While we haven't yet been able to take full advantage of everything the Gallery offers, we look forward to attending workshops, classes, and special events, once we are more 'planted'. And of course we will continue enjoying the Art when we visit, and purchasing the works when we are able. There truly is something for everyone at Sunset River Gallery, and I highly recommend the experience to anyone. Many thanks & much respect to all of the folks at the Gallery for providing such a wonderful space for the community.

Fabulous gallery with such great variety of artists. They do such a good job of promoting their…read moreartists and generating events to attract new patrons.

Had a special painting that we bought in Sicily that needed some special framing. She was great to…read morework with and the end product turned out beautifully. Pricing was not cheap, it it's a special piece filled with great memories.

I had two 40 year old museum watercolor Originals that…read moreMichelle matted and reframed . They look amazing and highly recommend Seaside Framing for any custom framing.

I love this gift shop and try to stop here when I am in Oak Island, a couple of times a year…read more Unfortunately the hours are erratic when it says 10am to 5pm, more or less that is exactly what it means. The last couple of times I have been here, including this time, she is not even open, and it's a weekend in August! So very disappointing. The thing that I really love about this shop and the reason I keep coming back is because she highlights local artists, and there are usually many unique things, priced reasonably.

Tucked in an adorable little cottage off of an industrial main highway, Blue Crab Blue is home to…read morelocal gifts, art & jewelry. While not large (4 12x12 rooms total), the quality of each room is high and the variety of items is huge. From pottery to home decor, from sterling jewelry to matted prints, this is now a new addition to our roster of "Must Shops" when we come to the Southport/Oak Island area!

One of my favorite shops to visit as a coastal local! Great for year round shopping and old school…read moresalt water taffy is delicious with so many flavors!

Great store & lots to see for everyone's style & holiday! Friendly & helpful staff. Lots of vintage…read morestyle candy to choose from such as saltwater taffy of many, many flavors. There are some bargains to be had too. Just check back periodically when they have some great items marked down to move.

I love this little store because they have really unique things. I love everything turtles and…read morethey have SO many turtles!! They have really funny birthday cards and really unique books. The employees are sweet and it is right down by the water so it is a nice break if you need some AC.

Waterfront Gifts & Antiques is a store that I always check out when Boyfriend and I have our…read moreSouthport day. This is where I purchased Zippy the green turtle beanie baby for my desk at work. We also purchased a pair of boxer (dog) socks from here for a gift (they have most breeds). I rarely purchase stuff from here but I enjoy walking around and visiting all of the stores while in the area.