We've come here the past couple years we've visited Oak Island. It's been a good place to get cheap…read moregifts for friends/ family. Today we visited and right out front is a display of the new popular Labubu toys. My daughter instantly was glued to looking. The woman came from around the counter to speak with her (us as well). But assured her MULTIPLE times that they were authentic followed with no refunds. Now, she was warned not to purchase but she did and they were as fake as they could be. The eyes popped off of one of them and the second one, the coke version was visibly messed up and damaged.

Ice cream was just AWFUL. We got three different flavors and they were ALL chalky/gritty in texture…read moreand taste like they are made with water or fat free milk. Not very sweet either. We ended up taking a few bites and throwing it away. I would have been much happier with a McDonald's soft serve cone which is pretty bad lol. The folks were nice & friendly so I feel a little bad leaving a bad review but we will not go back for the "homemade" ice cream!

Nice shop. Liked the variety of things they carried. Stickers, postcards, clothing, fudge, home…read moredecor.

Such a cute shop that is a perfect place to purchase a really cool gift. It doesn't have the…read moretypical crap that you would find at a beach souvenir shop. You can find Carolina themed items, jewelry, candles, super cute trendy clothes that look like they are one of kind, fudge, tumbler glasses, and much more. Customer service is always super friendly and always readily available. I enjoy this shop and always spend way too much money!

Excellent iced vanilla latte!! This was a great place to stop and shop and sit in air conditioning…read more Would definitely recommend the coffee shop!

What a cute and fun place!! Crossroads is 2 levels with lots of things to purchase including art,…read morecandles, lotions, jewelry, clothing, records/CDs, pet items, and children's stuff. You can grab coffee and sandwiches on the first level, or a glass of wine. Small tables to sit and gather. Friendly employees and very clean bathrooms!

My husband and I came through here and decided to stop in. This shop is so cute with all kinds of…read moreodds and ends. The staff are all welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed just looking around. We came across the old bank vault and were fascinated by it. I loved seeing history preserved in new times. Such a cool thing to honor that.

This is a must stop store. It has a little of every thing from jars of pickles, sauces, toys,…read morelocal art, coffee, sodas, fudge and best of all their $2 a cup of ice cream. True the prices are a little high but it's a small tourist town. I did notice not all employees were wearing a smile but thank goodness the one girl I got was sweet. I got coffee ice cream and the container was almost empty but she scrapped the bottom and got every bit out that she could. Since it was not quite enough she topped it off with the Cappuccino crunch. She even handed me napkins. It's because of her and the taste of the ice cream they get five stars. As you can see we all got some. We had such a fun day and the best part was stopping in for ice cream.

This little boutique is a slice of Heaven on Earth. They offer beautiful quality gifts- high…read morequality linens, hand made candles with the most lovely scents, handcrafted local shell and wood products, and more. There is a little section is the front dedicated to prayers that anyone can leave or lift. It's truly worth it to stop in, even if just to browse. It is a place of peace, beauty, and harmony by the sea.

A hidden gem. The store has a large selection of gift ideas. The owner and one of the artists will…read morehelp you customize, and, or put together the perfect pieces. I left inspired and happy A must go to stop!

Local Call is a nice and spacious surf shop. There's a variety of boards, swimwear, beachwear, and…read moreaccessories. Grab yourself some new sunglasses or get a new skateboard setup to roll around on. A large inventory at a surf shop in a small beach town equates to some pretty cool finds tucked away. I'll visit again next time I'm in town

This surf shop is our favorite place to stop by when we are in town. They have a great selection of…read moreitems for the whole family. We especially love their shop brand products. Great prices, friendly service, and a great selection keeps us coming back time after time.

Never will I step foot in this store again! From the moment me and my grandson walked in we were…read morefollowed throughout the entire store by an employee! I'm sorry but I had no desire to try and steal any of your Chinese made junk! Was killing some time and had thought maybe purchasing my grandson a few beach toys! I advise anyone not to purchase or even walk in this store unless you like being stalked! Whoever owns this store should seriously reconsider their business practices!!!

We stopped at this store yesterday on our way to the beach. The staff were extremely pleasant. They…read moreeven helped my mom with getting a cart and promptly assisted me with getting an item off the wall. I read some of the other reviews and can't believe they are talking about the same store! We plan to go back again before we finish our trip!

We visited the Village Shops on a Saturday, only to find most (if not all) of the stores…read moreclosed--again. This was the same experience we had two years ago, so unfortunately, nothing has changed. For a weekend, especially in a tourist-friendly town, you'd expect shops to be open. Total disappointment. We won't be returning.

Fun shopping in a cute antique vintage setting near downtown. Lots of interesting repurposed…read morecottages with different shop owners selling art, gifts, and services. Highly Recommended

Awesome vibe, sweet owners that told us all about the history of movies filmed here! Cute items and…read moreselection of souvenirs.

My husband and I stumbled upon this store while walking down Howe Street in search of a Christmas…read moregift for his mother. The store owner was super friendly and chatted about a mutual love of the Grateful Dead with my husband while I picked out 3 beautiful handmade gifts for $25 total (!). Shopping local and supporting artisans is really important to us, and this shop made it so enjoyable and affordable (which isn't always the case with handmade items).