Just left your shop with wonderful goodies. Maddie & Tayla couldn't have been more patient,…read more accommodating or helpful!

Very friendly courteous help quick to guide or recommend products. Very cute selection and nice…read morevariety from just beachy vibe which is over done in this area, no matter how appropriate it's nice to have some European flare for fashion in this neck of the woods the Italian style was a nice surprise! I only purchased some cute smaller items when I went but I'll be back!

South Swell is my go-to for sunglasses, sandals, tshirts, swimsuits, and more! They have a great…read moreselection of men's and women's clothing at any given time throughout the year. Their management and employees are welcoming and helpful which makes the shopping experience a pleasure!

Great quality selection and friendly staff. Clean store. Good local spot. Can't wait to return!read more

Emerald Plantation is a little mall that is mostly filled with small gift shops for tourists to…read morerummage around. There's also a small movie theatre here. However, the best part of it all is the big pond in the back (outside). There's nothing in there but turtles. There's a vending machine that you can purchase some dry kernels of some sort and throw them to the turtles. It's so cute to see the turtles compete for the kernels. When the kernels land in the water, the minnows rush to them and suck on them until a turtle gobbles them up. The cutest of them all are the baby turtles, seeing them getting all excited for a kernel. But, damn, these pigeons/gulls swooping down for the kernels. *shoo, shoo*

We go to Emerald Isle twice a year to get away from the chaos, traffic, and political NOISE of the…read moreNation's Capital. This little shopping center is always a must. Our favorites are: Rucker John's Restaurant (don't miss the Blackjack steak, the beer-battered shrimp, and the glazed croissant rolls), and Sunkissed Memories for terrific shopping. Elly's also has the best fudge we've tasted anywhere!

Great variety of ice cream and frozen ice. Big tables for a group. Friendly, helpful staff.read more

Great experience…read more Stopped to get some ice cream after dinner Staff was great Parking spots were full

I visited Merrow in 2023 and absolutely fell in love! I was in town for a wedding and spent…read moreprobably two hours in there on a Sunday afternoon ...the staff was so sweet and thoughtful and helpful. I bought a so very many pieces lol from a couple gorgeous chunky sweaters to a sexy mini skirt and crop top set and some really fun date night jewelry. I can't wait to get back in town and visit Merrow again.

Great little find In Swansboro! Knowledgeable staff and really cute clothing and accessories.read more

My wife occasionally enjoys spending a Saturday visiting antique stores and consignment shops, and…read moreI always get towed along. We were spending a weekend near Swansboro, and since it was rainy weather, she decided that we would not go kayaking, as I wanted, but would go shopping! I don't mind it, really. Sometimes you come across a really great find at these little shops. We didn't purchase anything at this particular store, but I was more than a little impressed with this shop. It was very unassuming from the outside, but the interior told a different story. They have some very nice quality furniture and appliances, and all kinds of trinkets, clocks, fine china, etc. All in all, not a bad consignment shop at all. Especially when you compare it to many others that simply sell garbage. Check it out. You never know what you'll find.

Pass It On is a cute consignment shop that has a large interior despite looking small on the…read moreoutside. They have an eclection of furniture, knick-knacks, jewelry, and other random things. I thought a lot of what they offered was overpriced, but they definitely didn't stock anything that wasn't in near-mint condition. I oogled over they ratan furnishings and beachy decor and almost bought a house in the town so I could shop here to decorate!

Such an adorable boutique! They have something for every age and I find something I love every time…read moreI go in (I'm 26). Prices aren't outrageous but def a bit higher as boutiques generally go. I usually find my treasures on the clearance racks though, and I'm never disappointed by the selection there. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and there is no pressure to buy at all which is very nice and sets a relaxing atmosphere. I love this boutique and I'll keep returning as long as I live in North Carolina! Great job ladies :D

Tricky to get into; watch your step! I went with my Mom and we both found something we liked…read more Trendy and fresh clothing and accessories and the owner was really friendly and kind.

Walked in made an appointment Rachel for a couple days later. Been traveling for months and really…read moreneed everything. She did a fabulous job and will be my new stylist since I just moved here.

I needed to find a new hairstylist and thought I'd try this salon. I was impressed. Desiree was…read moreexcellent. She listened and gave me a great haircut. Clean business. Everyone was professional. I'll continue to go back and see Desiree.

Wonderful store. Shop there everytime I am in town. Staff is very helpful especially Judy!read more

This store is way over crowded. The shoes are stacked so close together that you can not view what…read moreyou might want for fear of knocking over a stack of 20+ boxes. The aisles are too narrow. Very overwhelming, not shopper friendly in its layout...the old adage "less is more" could be used here. The older lady that works at night is the most friendly one that works there.

My mother and I visited Elly's today while shopping, and she found two dresses she really liked…read more Both had purple dots on the price tags, so we asked a sales associate what the dots meant. She wasn't sure, went to ask someone, and came back saying the "boss" told her the items were not on sale. My mother decided she didn't want the dresses, but I knew she really liked them. I took them to the register and asked the cashier to scan them. Both items rang up at 50% off. Thinking it might be a mistake, I asked her to scan them again, and once again they rang up at half price. When I told my mother they were 50% off, another associate, Dee, abruptly interrupted and said, "No, they are not. Nothing is on sale." Even the cashier seemed surprised and commented that purple dots usually indicated sale items. Dee then said she would get the manager. When Susan, the manager, arrived, we politely asked to speak with her to the side. In a very cold, monotone manner, she told us nothing in the store was on sale and that the purple dot simply identified an internet item. I asked why the register was applying a 50% discount and why the cashier believed the purple dots indicated a sale. Her response was that the sale rack outside also had purple-dot tags. If that's the case, it's incredibly confusing and misleading for customers. I then asked if they would honor the price that was scanning at the register. Susan showed no concern whatsoever and simply said that someone would buy the items at full price and that they "might go on sale in August." The irony is...it is August. Before leaving, I asked Dee for her name and confirmed the manager's name, Susan, because I knew I wanted to share this experience. The store itself is beautiful, and the prices are what I would expect for a beach boutique. Unfortunately, customer service can make or break a shopping experience, and ours was disappointing. One of the other sales associates even apologized to me for how we had been treated. When I told her she had been wonderful and that my concern was with the manager's attitude, she quietly replied that Susan is "like that with everyone." That was disappointing to hear. I'm sure someone will eventually purchase those dresses, but after the rudeness and lack of customer care we experienced from the management at Elly's, I won't be back.

Following up on my previous review... Out of curiosity, I…read morechecked Elly's website and Facebook page the following day. I found no way to purchase clothing online or have items shipped. Based on that, the manager's response that I should have ordered the dresses online simply doesn't make sense. That response only reinforced my concern that I was not given an honest explanation in the store. A disappointing customer service experience became even more frustrating because the follow-up response failed to address what actually happened.