My wife and I found some cool gifts for our son and daughter-in-law. He got a coffee cup with a…read moreteacher nutritional fact chart on its side....and she got a when in doubt go to the library t shirt...appropriate for a librarian. The have books for big people and kids, scrubs for nurses, toys and all kinds of gifts, a giant chess set and stuffed animals. Doesn't hurt to be located in the same building as a cool classic diner.

this place is not open. yelp said it closed at 5, and google said it closed at 3pm. when i called…read moreto clarify, it went straight to voicemail. the mailbox in front of the store looked like it had not been checked in months. not sure when it closed, but hopefully this saves at least one person the effort of a drive into town. it looks like it used to be a really great store!

A girls dream! Romance books and a sweet treat all in one spot.The smell of cookies slaps you in…read morethe face when you walk in.They also have coffee. I got the honey spell and a used book for 40% off, and a recess peanut butter cup stuffed cookie.I love that they have a couple tables to have people lounge and get some work done. They had a nice touch to add their stamp in your book at the register too. I loved the vibes of this place.

Cute little book store with yummy cookies. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I found a great…read moreplace to sit and take a break.

It's been a year now since Rockport stole my heart... but, the other day? While I was out enjoying…read morea day to myself... a MOMCATION, if you will? I was walking down the sidewalk having my first go at the shops there when I saw a sign that said "Come try a Poinsettia Mimosa" and my curiosity pulled me inside without a second thought. The shop is well curated with something for everyone to love. My favorite things that tugged my wallet were the bedding and grow pillows (very unique and high quality) and there are these incredibly soft kids button down shirts that would be great to get wet at the beach, dry quickly, protect from the sun AND look dapper all at once. What will have me return? Live music Saturdays!!! And the lovely woman who I chatted with behind the bar in the back. Yummy wine menu and sweet local vibes. Enjoy!

Cute boutique shop in the town of Rockport. Jewelry, clothing, home decor items. Super cute kids…read moreclothing, hand crafted items and lots of beach themed items. The ladies there were really nice and interacting with all the clients. Everything I looked at was super cute! Those ladies sure know how to buy for the store! If you walk to the back of the store, there's an awesome little wine bar (room) in the back. It, too, was set up and decorated super cute. When visiting Rockport, be sure to put The Coastal Mercantile on your must stop at shopping list!

I stopped by this cute little shop and I'm so glad I did. The owner was so so sweet and we ended up…read morechatting for a bit, she made me feel really welcome. The shop had such a cozy vibe with a really nice variety of seashells and super pretty home decor. It just had this peaceful, beachy feel to it and you can tell everything was picked with love. Definitely worth checking out if you're nearby

Cute shop! Wonder owner, had a good conversation. Then sat outside with our dog and talked more…read more Made us feel very welcome.

Great stuff and nice people. We loved that they had late hours during the week and on Sundays. We…read morewere in town visiting for Labor Day and the selection of things was vast and decently affordable.

The staff was super helpful in answering questions! The selection of decor and souvenirs was…read moreunmatched. Then there are the prices. The prices on almost everything were very fair! I will be going back before I leave. Also the cleanest restrooms around!

Seems like every community these days has a non profit " Art Center". I'm a strong advocate for all…read moreart all the time. On the surface it appears the director of the Port Aransas Art Center is currating the pieces for sale nicely. I didn't see any thing I thought was less than worthy to hang there. They have plenty to choose from if you're in the market for local artist coastal subjects. Go!

I have some major complaints about Michelle, the Gallery Director, that I would like to address…read morewith the board. I have been treated rudely for the past three years by her. I submitted a compaint through the website that was intercepted by Michelle, and she emailed me back with excuses about "procedures" that were complete and utter BS. My last interaction with her was on January 15, 2026, when I arrived for a class and she yelled at me as I was moving my watercolor supplies to the classroom, angrily telling me that I was NOT signed up for the class and was not allowed to go in the classroom. I WAS signed up, and as I tried to show her my Apple Card transaction to Port Aransas Art Center, she essentially called me a liar. I had paid for the class on January 6th through the website, and my card was charged $45. She demanded an email receipt, which I was unable to locate because I was flustered and angry...there were other people also trying to check in, and I felt embarrassed at being accused of somehow cheating the art center. She eventually found my registration, but I was humiliated in front of other students, and she still tried to make it MY FAULT. This is NOT normal. She literally yelled at me over the other girl working there and DEMANDED that I stop walking towards the classroom, as she came out of the office in what seemed like an attempt to physically prevent me from going in. We already spend 50% more for the watercolor class (price went up for the weekly class from $30 a couple years ago), and Michelle absolutely destroyed my creativity that day. I did almost nothing in class because I was so shaken. This is not an isolated incident, and she's been rude and hateful to me (and others) for about the last three years. I would like to address this with someone on the board (not her spouse or significant other). I submitted a long email with events from the last three years, although I've been coming to the center for over ten years. In the last three years alone, I've donated cash to the center, purchased art, paid class fees, donated art supplies, and a few years back donated two jewelry items that I created, valued over $500, for an auction to benefit the center. The total for the past three years, not counting the jewelry items, is over $1,540. And yet I'm still treated rudely, EVERY TIME I visit the center. I have never done anything to deserve this. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with one or more board members what's been happening. Michelle is not going to forward my email, and she's making excuses for her rudeness...there is never an excuse to yell at or make snarky, nasty, hateful comments to someone who has gone out of their way to support the center. The Art Center was a big part of why we chose Port Aransas to spend thousands of dollars in the local economy each year for the past 15 years. Next year, if we return, I will make sure to sign up for watercolor lessons at the rec center instead. If you're on the board, look up the receipts...I paid for a watercolor class with Carrie on January 6th through the website. I also just donated $100 to the rain barrel project on the 13th or 14th. I live in Colorado and we come down in January and February each year. You can find my contact info there, or reach out to me through the Yelp messaging center.

Best souvenir shop in Rockport they had just about anything and everything. Unfortunately i didn't…read moresnap any pictures while here I was too busy shopping. But they've got everything from the usual magnets, shot glasses and other souvenirs, clothing etc.... All at a good price. Definitely check them out if you're looking for a Rockport souvenir.

Well laid out and we found a wide variety of things Staff…read morewere welcoming and courteous Highly recommend

Definitely don't pass up this one when in Rockport! Gifts for everyone, but definitely very girlie…read more Clothes, jewelry, beachy decor, purses, souvenirs. We were there on a weekend and lots of free street parking.

Be sure to stop by Mermaid Ranch when you're in the quaint little beach town of Rockport! So many…read morecute items in this store! Mermaids and so much more. Cute towels, gifts, home decor (especially for your beach house), jewelry, signs, purses and way more. It's a really fun store to browse around for your vacation finds and souvenirs. Nice lady behind the counter.