A nice cozy little bookstore right on the main Carolina Beach strip. This bookstore has a nice mix…read moreof old and new books. If you need a beach read this is a great place to stop by and pick something up new or used. My wife and I love stopping in local bookstores whenever we come across them. This store was in walking distance from our Airbnb so we popped in. The owner was super friendly and eager to answer any questions of ours. Their price selection is very fair especially for used books.

My new favorite thing to do when traveling is visiting a local bookstore. This independent book…read moreshop on Carolina Beach has very welcoming staff. Truthfully, the friendly nature and big smile of the employee there was what made this bookshop visit so pleasant. The woman there conversed with all the visitors and tried to help us all find the perfect read. A rare touch in the customer service arena. The store has a small selection of new fiction books, but around three rooms of gently used books as well.

I visited the new New Hanover County library today at Pine Valley It was a beautiful building,…read morefriendly staff, and so much to do They have meeting rooms, an outside huge chess set, and all of the other library goodies. Selection was great and I love that you can drop off items at any of the 4 NHC locations. There is not a sign from the road so you need to pull in directly beside Walgreens and it's behind Cafe Chinois. .

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday The Black Cat Shoppe was on my to go see list in Wilmington to see if I could get on a historical tour in a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, they don't have historical tours but they do have tours on foot and it was not feasible for me to do after having a surgery on my hip & leg - still healing. So I browsed the store for a long period and had the most fun with using the coin operated crystal vending machine. For two quarters you can get one to three crystals with a turn of the knob on the machine. I was lucky to get three crystals several times. You don't know how many or what kind of crystals you will get, yet it is fun, and the crystals make a great gift to give to people. I got a lot of green aventurine crystals and crystals I usually would not select like dalmation jasper & a dull moonstone. It was a steal since most crystals are $1-3 each for the sizes I received of these crystals. Alyssa was very engaging and stellar in providing me information and generating more sales effortlessly - just by answering all my questions and showing me different rings stocked inside the ring display. She was delightful, memorable, and helped me select the perfect rings to wear on my index and third finger. I got 3 rings for $24.99. Other items I purchased was: money attraction incense & oudh resin in a glass bottle for incense, unique oracle cards with funny yes & no answers, stickers, a pamphlet detailing all the places where television series and movies were filmed at in Wilmington, North Carolina, and post cards. The postcards were only $1. I should have bought a book there that I thought I already had. The book is The Ghosts of Old Wilmington by John Hirchak. The book is signed by the writer. I had two ghost books about Wilmington but it was not that one. Yet it is another reason I should go back to The Black Cat Shoppe. I plan to come back here and go on their tours later in the future. This is a place I plan to visit again the next time I come to Wilmington, North Carolina.

This store was supposed the "one tree hill record store" and used as something else in Dawsons…read morecreek I believe.. has a lot of toys, magnets, post cards and etc... If you are a fan of the show One Tree Hill come check it out!

By far the best comic book store I've been to in NC. Downtown Wilmington right across from…read moreBespoke...plenty of street parking to get to. The selection...amazing. Anything you could want and look for: comics (marvel/dc, etc) , graphic novels, manga/anime, funko pops, action figures, a section for kids, Star Wars. The biggest draw are their selection and amount of statues they have. Plenty on display and all for a solid, reasonable price. Some of the Funkos they have in stock were so new that I was able to go ahead and cancel a good amount of pre-orders from other sites/vendors. The staff was very friendly and knew their stuff. I highly, I highly recommend just walking through and browsing even if you're not a big comic person. *they have a brother/sister store right across the street diagonally from them. Plenty of figures, comics, and statues as well but mostly the "nostalgia" pieces.

Greeted as soon as we entered, and asked if we needed anything. Fair selection of comics and toys/…read morecollectibles. Overall prices seemed pretty average. We got a trade (comic) and a sticker. Don't forget to go to their vintage counterpart Memory Lane Comics 2 down the street. Overall it was a good stop!

Great selection of back issues of comics. Marvel, DC and independent. Always find a gem or two when…read moreI go there. Have made the trip from Myrtle Beach to Fanboy 4 times in the past year and have never been disappointed. Employees have always been helpful and courteous.

Stopped by this store to trade in some comics that I had gotten in a storage unit. Walk in and…read moreemployee was on the phone. He looks through my box for about 5 seconds while preoccupied on the phone, probably looks at about 3 actual comics and then goes back to his phone call. He then decides to ring up the person behind me while I'm still waiting. Guy behind me spends $40 some bucks on comics and the cashier can't be bothered to put the phone down and even speak to him! Guy finally gets off the phone and tells me that all my comics are stuff he'd see in a dollar bin & if I can get 5 cents a piece for them take it. Wow what a waste of my time! Will not be coming back to this store

LunaBelle is located inside Eternal Sunshine Cafe in an adjacent room. It's a great way to kill…read moretime while you're waiting for breakfast. LunaBelle still has more artists planning on bringing their artwork in the next few weeks. There is a variety, including spider plants, gift knick knacks, jewelry, and different kinds of artwork ranging from end or side tables, wine stoppers, wall pictures, dog bow ties. Some of the artwork has a coastal theme. LunaBelle will post when they receive new artwork on Facebook and Instagram. The only improvement my companions suggests is more lighting or "eternal sunshine" to appreciate the detailed artwork of the artists. This would be a great place to buy a gift and unique artwork. A definite must stop if you're in the area!

Absolutely beautiful shop! The artists featured are so talented. If I could have purchased…read moreeverything in the store, I totally would have. The owner was so knowledgeable and friendly too! Definitely somewhere to check out!

Choice of mdse. is fantastic. Don't know where to look first…read more Just want to buy everything in the store. There's something for everyone. Found such unique gifts. And it's such fun when there's a Customer Appreciation Day with the selection of food and drinks, such a homey welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait 'til my next visit. Jeannette

The store has so many things and it's all so pretty! Service was interesting, no one greeted us and…read morejust stared at us, fortunately the YOUNG cashier greeted us so nicely, the older ladies assuming the owners did not bat an eye at us lol. First time in here, probably won't be back. Value for items are reasonable they have them broken up by little businesses I'm assuming.

Have you ever seen the show Under the Dome there is scene in one of the first episodes where a cow…read moreis literally spilt in half? Well the other half of the cow is on display behind the checkout counter here.... Whatever...Wilmington is a very new addition to the Castle Street district. I was in the neighborhood for the Friday night tasting at Wilmington Wine and noticed the sign for this business and the cow out front so I decided to stop in and check it out. This is cool, new and interesting shop is filled with novelty items, tv memorabilia, vintage items, comics and much much more. I overheard one customer who was super excited about all the Dr. Who items. Great place to get a unique gift for sure and I really hope this business does well here.

If you are looking for movie memorabilia, this is the place to go. This is definitely the strangest…read morestore I have ever been to. They sell old toys, posters, comics, scripts, and other weird collectables that I didn't think of. Everything is well priced, not expensive. If you like film and antiques, this is uniquely for you.