I was looking for a women's Gulf Shores tank top and found the selection lacking. I ended up only…read morebuying stickers (one of which I realized back home said "Gulf Shore" without the "s"). Of course, the misspelled one cost more too. SMH. But my biggest issue was how much AI generated art they carry on shirts and souvenirs. At least 40% if not more of the designs in the shop. Please stop with the AI slop. I'll buy an overpriced shirt if it was made by a human artist.

This is the all around best location of the several Souvenir City locations in the Lower Alabama…read morearea. This is quite the groovy tourist shop and they even have some quality items that are appropriate for the non-tourist to peruse. The selection in here is truly impressive and even if you have visited here in the past it is worthy of additional visits as they always seem to add new items. The also seem to frequently have things on "sale" which may or may not be the best value but I've honestly seem some good to decent deals in this joint. Overall this is a definite spot to check out for locals and tourists alike for the sheer entertainment value and enormous stock of goods here!

You probably know about the Sea-N-Suds restaurant and boozing establishment on the pier with one of…read morethe best ocean views of any spot in the area but now you also get the excitement of their Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is actually in the hotel right where you get on the pier to walk up to Sea-N-Suds and they have a decent selection of Sea-N-Suds gear and clothing to meet most tourists needs along with a few surprises you just need to see for yourself. So just make sure to go have some fun and food at the Sea-N-Suds first so when you stop in the Gift Shop later you can enjoy your tourist experience better by making some poor decisions and buying things you usually wouldn't before suds and booze got involved.

Ok sitting at the oyster bar having fresh one shucked as you eat is awesome. Everyone was so…read morefriendly and quick to help. The food was very good and properly cooked. 100% I will go back.

This is one of the main big tourist shops in Gulf Shores. Essentially this joint is right next to…read moreSouvenir City and the main distinguishing feature of the Purple Octopus other than its name and the addition of purple octopuses all over their store is that they tend to have less stuff than Souvenir City next door. Now the selection here while similar to Souvenir City does have some different things so you might want to just take the time to look in both stores to ensure you don't miss something really cool on sale that you never would have dreamed you needed or wanted. Some of the items here also seem to be of less quality than some other places. Overall since Souvenir City and Purple Octopus are so close to each other you might as well check out both.

A hard to miss spot with an oversized purple octopus marking the entrance to this souvenir store…read more Inside every item imaginable from hoodies & tshirts, mugs & shot glasses, magnets & picture frames, and much more! Customizable airbrush shop in the back offering different items for purchase. Pricing can be up and down, other stores in the area possibly selling the same item for different prices. Lots of options in the area, I'd shop around before purchasing.

Awesome store with a huge selection!! So glad we stopped here. I grabbed a Kavu Fanny pack and some…read moreGulf Shores souvenir apparel to bring back home.

Great store but no AC. Not a pleasant experience right now. Fix the AC please. This is my go to…read morestore for gifts but too hot to shop in there.

This place has great parking! There is plenty of shopping and restaurants for you to try. The kids…read moreliked it very much. The salespeople were cool and friendly. There is a large variety of shops. And the prices were reasonable. Let me know what you think of the wharf.

We hungout at Portside to watch some Saturday Football on the turf. My friend and I went to shop…read moreand PHEW.... Idk how 90% of people shop here I'm convinced they probably don't. Here's some prices we saw.. sneakers, $275. Floor length dress (normal like Sunday morning dress) $395. There were some things and places that were reasonable but my goodness. Some of this was outrageous lol Food options are slim but we stopped and Vinnies pizza and it was SO GOOD and for what you get the price is great! Loved the turf area, they have a walk up bar from the golf place and around the corner a cute girlie bar. I think it's fun on the turf area and just to walk around and look!! I had a blast and I'd totally go back for the Portside area. Side note: a LOT of the workers here were all kind of dismissive. Walking in some never looked up from their phones, "welcome in" but never looked up or offered to help.

An adorable locally owned boutique in the area. Selling clothing, purses, kitchenware, art, and…read moremuch more! Come on in to shop for yourself or to look for a souvenir. The staff here is great, very personable & helpful. Open every day, besides Sunday.

Service was great Selection was wonderful…read moreWe thought the value was on spot! Thank you

This place is a joke. The coffee is disgustingly bad, it taste water down the staff is not train…read morecorrectly overall horrible experience recommend to go to Walmart and by your own to make. The grocery store people please be careful this scumbags like to sale damage things and then when you realize that things are damage or scratched the owner doesn't give refunds for substandard merchandise and if the employees refund you item he goes and takes it out of their paycheck directly. I couldn't believe it until all the employees told myself and my wife. We would not support garbage people or businesses so people beware of these scam artist at pier 33 grocery I wish I could give them a negative starts because I would have rated them minus 5 starts

I just paid $10 for two pieces of chicken (leg & thigh). The…read morechicken was terrible and they may as well just put a gun in my face and straight up robbed me...the most ridiculously expensive place I've ever been in my 40+ years if traveling....I will NEVER patronize this place again, if you go to Pier 33, you're going to need to remortgage your house...

I love shopping here. Every time I'm in Gulf Shores, I come here to get something for me and gifts…read morefor friends and family. Clothes, jewelry, home decor, beach bags, some fancier snacks, seasonal decor and so much more. But not over crowded or cluttered. They bag gifts really nice too. I think the prices are fair. You should check it out!

Photos on google make this place look way more beautiful and grand than it is. Standard random…read morewomen's clothing and some very boring and basic home goods. Every store in the area has the same 4 brands and goods. It's nothing special.

I have been to this souvenir store many times over the years. I always find myself coming back…read more Souvenirs of every kind are available downstairs. Shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs, shot glasses, key chains, etc. All at reasonable prices. Also a large selection of beach items for purchase. Upstairs is beachwear, a large swimsuit selection, flip flops and much more! Items from this store are Gulf Shore branded. **Sign up for Alvin's Island rewards program online for a coupon code in-store or online.

Honestly zero stars this was the worst service ever I went there and got 2 items for 40 dollars…read morewhen the signs on the racks said the shorts were supposed 5.99 and so was the shirt I got but no the shirt was 29.99 and the shorts were 9.99 and I originally was going to get 3 shirts and then I seen that the discount wasn't on there and I said something ab it and she was like no these aren't on sale and I was like no take those off then and I asked for the cheapest one and it was 24.99 and she rang up the 29.99 one so I spent 40 dollars on 2 items when I should've spent at least 30 dollars on 4 items on discounted stuff and then I told that lady at the counter that checked Me out thank you and she ignored me after messing all that up she could've said you welcome I would def never go there again

Each time I go here there is something new and wonderful..and lots i cant seem to live…read morewithout..today i got rocks for painting and hiding around Foley..this is the best place for them ,u can pick them out unlike already bagged at big box stores..Be sure and check out both stores they have things I have never seen anywhere before and antiques..got a bag of sea glass and iridescent rocks for outside..on my wish list is a rain chain..

Fran's on 59 is the only place I'll buy my landscaping supplies. I only wish they were open longer…read moreon Saturday when people with FT jobs have off work.