When I see a giant store with the name Shell World across the front I honestly think of when I was a kid and the souvenir shops full of seashells, tacky tourist t-shirts, shell covered jewelry boxes and more. This store, however, was gorgeous! Wonderful selection of coastal themed home décor, t-shirts yes- but name brand, nicer selection of shirts and hats, plenty of quality seashells and coral to choose from. Not to mention this store is HUGE! My goodness~ I lapped it 2x and fussed over lots of different things. Laughed at some adult themed kitchen towels (plenty of curse words), loved the different sections of the store featuring specific things! Flamingos- got a full display, sea turtles? Got that too. Palm, succulents and green décor- got it! Fish themed? Mermaid? You name it- there was a beautiful display that featured a bunch of exquisite merchandise. The far north wall was magnet central too! Kids section, baby section- they had something for everyone. I love the art, the wind chimes and the succulent candle holders made me come back 3 times! Super cute. Check out was easy. Because it was such a large store- you didn't bump into other customers. Fair prices too. read more

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Nice stop. Prices are very reasonable and the bathrooms are immaculate. Worth a stop.

We stopped here after our waitress from lunch suggested we stop. It is a large shop with a lot of different touristy items-from home decor, shirts and obviously, shells. The store is clean and well organized. We didn't find anything, and anything we liked was more expensive that what we were willing to pay. read more

If you LOVE tchotchkes and the ocean, this place will be HEAVEN on Earth for you. This fun gift shop in Key Largo is a must stop if you are in the area, looking for a little keepsake, or just need someplace fun (fin) to stop at with your little ones. I'm pretty sure they have something for everyone here. All manner of magnet, just about every key lime delicacy, sea glass jewelry, shirts, shells, candles - I could go on. My friend today left with not just an adorable small sand turtle magnet but also a very cool octopus lamp for about $60. Restrooms are on either end of the store. The staff is super friendly, the product is ABUNDANT, and this place is just a good time. Their warehouse is currently offering 90% off some of their merchandise - yes, you read that right - 90% off! read more

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Been traveling to the Keys for over 20 years from Las Vegas. We've passed by Shell World dozens of times and never stopped. This trip we did! What a jewel the entire store is. Because of the assortment of items be purchased we've now redone our game room into the Florida room. The vibe is fun and beachy. I've painted two darkish green walls in two tones of Florida sky blue and just love where my mood takes me when I enter the room now. We have a bathroom I've had wall murals painted with pelicans so it all ties in. We have a ways to go to complete the look, but I adore my pelican collection and plan to add to it each visit to Hawks Cay on Duck Key when Shell World is a must stop for us!! read more

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YELP INSIDER TIP FROM DOREEN (AKA AZN PERSUASION): More than just a shell store, this place sells ALL sorts of gifts. ***** I bought a cute sea shell ring for $7. The store has candles, clothes, food, gag gifts, jewelry, hats, souvenirs, and almost every type of shell you can imagine. Fun to browse and shop! read more

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Cool place in Key Largo. We stopped in to get some last minute cheesy souvenirs for family. T shirts, magnets, stickers and what not. Huge building and lots of friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Clean restrooms. Only issue is that small trinkets were pretty expensive. Worth a stop if you are in Key Largo. read more

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Nice Tourist trap gift shop. Worth a stop if you're looking for souvenirs. Not everything is pricey.

Not just Shells-not only do we get small shells here for the hermit crabs in our reef tank-this is my favorite place to buy presents for myself and friends for all occasions. Their selection is out of this world- they have everything from your typical touristy things to beautiful jewelry, nice books, stained glass art, housewares! You would never know if you don't stop in and see for yourself. The woman at the register was so kind and gift wrapped our present to a friend, going above and beyond what most retail shops would do. Thanks ! Shell world rocks! read more

Shell World - Gift Shops Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

When I am on holiday I hate wasting time shopping. This store allowed us to get all of our gifts for family in one stop. This store has everything you would need from the Keys. They have all price points as well. They have very nice good quality items and then cheap trinkets. We enjoyed our time in the store. I would say if you are in the area then stop in and take a look. read more

Cool store. They have a lot of souvenirs and gifts for the entire family. Plenty of parking whether your going north or southbound. Friendly staff, clean and organized store. It seems like we stop at Shell World every time we go to the keys. read more

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Great Shells and. Decor! Love the decor items and shells! I visit everyone I am in the Florida Keys!

I like coming here for their huge selection on beautiful shells. Unlike other tourist shops selling an overload of bright souvenir shirts, this store offers a more refined inventory and has multiple accessories perfect for any member of the family. They do sell apparel as well which makes it a nice spot to pick up a beach coverup or a new towel. Plenty of trinkets and knickknacks line the aisles for decorations exuding the Florida Keys lifestyle. Aside from decorations, they also stock necessary beach items such as sunscreen and moisturizing lotions making it ideal for locals as well. There's plenty of parking on both sides of the store so accessing it won't be an issue. I love seeing their new furniture pieces every time I stop by. It is on the pricier side when it comes to certain items but it's always worth strolling by to see what they have in stock. read more

Amazing selection of all things nautical! There are mini departments within the store...spanning from home to baby! Beautiful specimens of coral and shells for displaying to jewelry. Highly recommend! Prices seem very reasonable. Nice selection of mens bamboo fabric dress shirts, $80! My husband purchased same one in Key West for $130! Waaahh!! read more

This place is clean and tidy and offers an awesome selection of nice merchandise. It's not filled with cheap junk that nobody wants like other shops can be. Lots of nice stuff from clothing, to home goods, to body products and kids stuff. A great one-stop shop for souvenirs and all things coastal. That being said I'm stating 4 stars because they are a bit overpriced. Overall, totally worth a stop in. read more

Shell World - Gift Shops Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Good selection but the staff here was so rude and unhelpful to us and our children we will not be coming back. We'd had a great day, but this place and their treatment then really put a damper on our visit to the keys. They don't seem to understand that customers are where their income is coming from. read more

I am so disappointed with Shell World. I love kitschy stuff, but am so confused about how can you all have so much fun stuff and then Surprise! Here's a half dozen homophobic mugs?!? Just because a mug has a cat on it doesn't make it harmless - be better Shell World. I'm embarrassed that I took friends there today. So disappointed read more

Very nice large store. Nice quality t shirts with cute designs. Large shell selection. Couch shells were a great price with tons to choose from. read more

So many beach-y goodies! Shell World is such a fun spot. It is a very large store with endless beach-y, Keys-y goodies! They have shells (duh), jewelry, body lotions, furniture, apparel, knick-knacks, etc. So much to look at! The store is very clean and organized. Despite it being busy, the staff is always friendly and proactively helpful. I do find it to be quite a bit overpriced. Regardless, it's a nice spot to visit in the Keys. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Basically, any establishment that has the word "World" appended to the end of its name is bound to be super exciting. Shell World? An entire world filled with shell paraphernalia? Count me in! This place is just what you would expect it to be. Enormous, filled with tourists (myself included), and souvenirs and trinkets filling this place to the brim. I acquired some tropical fish-shaped magnets, a shell necklace, and some sweet postcards, among other things. Definite tourist shop, I love! read more

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My husband and I spent 5 days at Playa Largo in October of 2018. I cannot forget Shell World! I loved it so much! It is the ideal souvenir shop for just about anything and not just shells and t-shirts. When we talk about going back to the Keys its about the Keys and Shell World! Anyone visiting it is a must-stop. read more

staff are rude, everything is way overpriced, the place is empty with no customers on a Saturday but they feel the need to have a uniformed detail sheriff deputy posted. I am happy to save them the effort, I will not shop in a place I don't feel welcome. read more

This place has just about every souvenir you could possibly want. From apparel to kitchen items to shells, there is no other place to stop while in Key Largo to pick up your remembrances from The Keys. I could have spent much more time here going through every corner of the store. However, given it was our last day here, I quickly went through as much as I could and collected a few things including a couple of t-shirts the helpful staff found for me in my size. I'm so happy I stopped here! You'll be too! read more

This is a BIG souvenir shop. They sell just about everything here: hats, shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, seashells, snacks, drinks, sunscreen, Christmas ornaments, home decorations, candy and so much more... The employees here are okay. They are not super friendly but not a problem either. You can access this store from both the northbound and southbound sides of route 1. There are parking spots on both sides too. read more

This place is amazing! Besides having such a huge selection of merchandise, the customer service is top notch. We inadvertently lost our purchases when packing to go home. I was sad because I had bought several as gifts. My husband contacted them and they were able to pull up our purchases and shipped replacements to us the same day!! Thank you so much for being wonderful! read more

Great gift store! So many choices beside shells. Wall art, shirts, jewelry, books, kitchen wares, knick knacks, you name it!

This place is huge for a gift shop. It had some pretty cute stuff in it and tons of shells to choose from for really good prices. This place is a must on your FL Keys Trip. read more

Great variety of products but customer service is less than desired. When checking out with over $80 I'm products, neither person working behind the counter said hello, thank you or have a nice day. We felt like and imposition to them both. Given the lack of tourism due to COVID, one would think the level of customer service and appreciation would be greater. read more

Very nice staff and store. Lots of very nice merch, and nicely arranged. Many nicer items, and a few budget-Friendly items too. Masks encouraged but not mandated, so it is open to everyone. read more

This is my all time favorite store. Its a little ways from where I live but definitely worth the drive. Especially if you're looking for anything beachy or a nice gift for someone special. It's a Huge store with lots of parking. Always clean and organized to perfection. Restrooms are nice and always available. I could spend hours in there. There's just so many beautiful, interesting things. If you like beach or Florida themed stuff, this place is for you! Really cool things that you don't see at your average gift shops. Very unique. Gifts for all ages. Including infants! Cons: it's very expensive and the employees could be just a tad bit more friendly. Advise to management... I know you guys deal with a lot of annoying tourists but don't forget about the locals who visit regularly. Smile, engage, be happy with your customers :) read more

If you're down in Key Largo and you're looking to stock up on your souvenirs then you need to check out Shell World. I swear to god, this place has roughly the square footage of a football field. Some of their stuff is super reasonable. Some is a little pricier. Some is understated and tasteful, and some is tacky. Bonus: They had a froggie band made out of shells and googlie eyes (in the tacky section) We bought the bulk of our souvenirs here after spending a week poking around in Key Largo. The staff here is very friendly, and they have so much space that the odds are pretty good that you'll find something you like if you've got a hankerin' for vacation keepsakes. read more

Shell World does a great job at making you think you need a dozen shells to take home. I mean... they are so cheap you'd be losing money if you didn't buy them, amiright? Much to the happiness of my husband, I skipped the shells and decided on a sweet mom/baby manatee stone sculpture (to remember the time when we kayaked with them in KL!) and a rad wreath of driftwood. My nifty souvenirs totaled to $35. Not bad! There is also plenty of shirts, housewares and... shells. read more

Shells left, shells right, shells near and far! Decided to go out on a whim last night so we trekked it two hours South to Key Largo this morning. We've been in the area before but always with plans to go specific places. It's too bad we hadn't stopped here earlier, our living room and a couple of the bedrooms would have turned out quite different. First off, it's huge! You literally couldn't miss it if you tried. The second my girlfriend saw it she started yelling "pull over, pull over!" She loves a beach more than just about anyone I know so Shell World practically blew her mind. As if the name doesn't make it obvious...there's shells from all over the globe scattered throughout this large structure. Polished, sanded, cut, drilled, painted, shaped, and everything in between. I'm shocked I was able to get her out. She has to get ornaments from anywhere we go so this was a big win, they had some great ones! Nice, neat place with fair prices. I'm sure the SO will be yelling the same thing next time we pass by. Don't miss it. read more

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Wonderful selection of shells at great prices. Huge store with all kinds of gifts and mementos.

If you need a shell reminder of your stay on the keys, then look no further than shell world! I was here in '92 and brought my kids back this year. Drove away with the necessary puka shell necklaces! read more

I had to write a review solely on the fact that this place has a Penny Smasher machine. Apparently a dying art in Key West, this was the next closest machine in the Keys and I HAD TO GO. It's a wonderful gift shop filled with nic-nacs for your (INSERT PERSON HERE), but thank Poseidon they have a Penny Smasher machine. Thanks Shell World. read more

Key Largo hardy seems like a tourist destination for a native Miamian. I have always viewed it as a nice weekend trip to enjoy some boating and relaxation. However the recent college national championship in Miami booked all hotels in the area and my company was forced to relocate a meeting to the Key Largo Hilton. Since I had a lot of free time during my 4 day meeting I decided to go look for some souvenirs for the wife and kid. I had passed by Shell world probably 100 times back and forth from the keys but WOW was I impressed when I finally stopped by. First of all this place is HUGE. There are 2 stories filled to the brim with anything you could possibly think of. They have t-shirts, shells, clothing, home decor, paintings, kites, and any type of souvenir you can possibly think of. Awesome place to come if you are looking for beach-y Keys type decor. The best part is that prices are actually very reasonable for a tourist shop. I was able to buy a dress for my wife for $20, and a stuffed turtle for $10. This is definitely not your average tourist trap. I find this Shell World (MM 99) to have a better selection than the other location further north (MM106). This store is bigger and has more high end merchandise. I'll be definitely be stopping by here every time I head down US1 as this place is great. read more

This store is more like three stores all rolled under one roof. There is a distinct shell section, one for home decor and another that I would call a clothing store. We ended up walking out the door with items from all three areas. Great shell selections and reasonable prices on t-shirts. read more

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I was surprised at how much good quality inventory this shop has. We went there three times while on vacation. The store is absolutely enormous and they have everything you could possibly want as souvenirs. They have a very large selection of t shirts which I really appreciated since I like unique shirts that are more on the fitted side. They have lots of shells, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, magnets, bottle openers, and so much more. Also great that they are located so close to the Mariners club (where we were staying) and that there is parking and doors on both sides of the highway to accommodate travelers on either side of Hwy 1. If I am ever in the keys again, I will not forget to stop here. read more

I was looking forward to stopping by Shell World. I can shop with the best of them but disappointed. Allie was probably the rudest salesperson at a store I've ever encountered. She shouldn't be consumer facing or work with customers. She was especially rude to children which is ironic for a place which I think would cater to families. I watched one family walk out after she harassed their children. There was a cute toy section for kids and lots of shells. Items were overpriced. You can get the same thing at Marshall's or discount stores for much less. read more