I went into this shop for the first time not that long ago and I am in LOVE with it. The shop has a…read morelot of sea things, which I love the sea. There is a mixture of items in this shop. I came across some towels, and I had bought two. I loved the sayings on them. They have some handmade items also, which I love. When I entered the shop, the owner was sitting at the cashier and painting an item, I'm assuming that is for sale. Seeing something like that makes me happy. I saw the same item she was painting on the wall to be bought. She was sweet too. She had a table. In front of the cashier, for safe distance for the both of us. Like everything else, you have to wear a mask. I will definitely be coming back to buy more items from this shop.

I went here when I was visiting my aunt this summer, it is my favorite place to go when we would…read morego to babylon!!!! I definitely recommend this little shop to anyone that goes to Babylon! They have really nice stuff and very cheap. If you ever get a chance go here!

If you haven't been to Fire Island's landmark lighthouse, have you REALLY been to Long Island??…read more Well, I grew up on LI and truthfully never made it over here til I started having out of town visitors. Lately though, as a semi-landlocked refugee from Ohioooooooooo, I make it a point (ha!) to get over (and up!) here every chance I get!! The beach is beautiful, (any/every season) the boardwalk hike (from Parking Lot 5) is VERY easy and scenic (look for deer!!) and the view from the top of this historic lighthouse is priceless!! There's a lighthouse museum next door to the lighthouse itself, which is worth a visit (very friendly/informative info/volunteers) but if you're in a rush (esp. toward the end of the day/sunset) head right over the lighthouse itself and get tickets for that climb/money shot!! If I'm able to do the climb with only minimal huffing and puffing (!!) you should be able to as well, and the AMAZING 365 degree view you'll find will be more than worth the "struggle!!" DO IT, L.I.!!!

Need a quick getaway from the busy city, Fire Island is a great place to visit. Personally…read morefascinated by the history of lighthouses. Fire Island Lighthouse is a must see attraction. There are no cars on the island, taking the ferry is a great way to visit. If you want a quiet, relaxed visit definitely visit during the off season, which is before Memorial Day weekend. The actual lighthouse was closed for my visit but there was ship wreckage on display. In addition to skull of baby whale that washed ashore. The current Fire Island Lighthouse was completed in 1858, with a state-of-the-art revolving first order Fresnel lens produced in France by the Henry-Lepaute company. It was equipped with a first order hydraulic lamp, with 5 concentric wicks, and used Colza oil or whale oil. The 16-foot-tall, beehive-shaped glass and brass apparatus was rotated by means of a clockwork mechanism with flying pendulum. It emitted a 5-second flash once every minute. With a focal plane of 166 feet above sea level, this light could be seen from ships at least 21-23 nautical miles at sea. This original first order Fresnel lens served as a beacon to mariners from the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse from 1858 through 1932. In 1933, it was taken out of service and displayed at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia until 2000. For history buff's I am providing information on the Savannah ship wreckage below: The sea brings us many gifts. One that recently arrived at Fire Island Lighthouse is a 13' x 13' piece of wreckage, possibly a remnant of the last voyage of the ship Savannah. This was no ordinary ship that came to grief on our shores. The Savannah was the first steam-powered ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.On May 22, 1819, she left Savannah Harbor and sailed across the Atlantic Twenty-nine days later she arrived at Liverpool to the cheers of thousands who came to see the smoke and sparks bursting from her single stack. Under steam for about 80 hoursof her voyage, her notoriety caused quite a sensation in Europe, where she visited many ports, including Stockholm, St. Petersburg, and Copenhagen.Returning to Savannah in November 1819, she failed to attract passengers and cargo because steam technology was still considered dangerous and unreliable. She was sold and converted to full sail, then carrying cargo between Savannah and New York.On November 5, 1821, during a terrible storm, she missed New York Harbor and wrecked off the shore of Fire Island where she remained buried for more than 200 years.Tropical Storm Ian uncovered the piece of her wreckage that began its journey westward with the tides, where it was pulled from the beach east of Robert Moses Field 5.On November 17th, 2022, National Park Service staff delivered the wreckage to the Lighthouse. Currently, N. P. S. staff is conducting research to positively identify the wreckage, including evident construction particulars and other anecdotal evidence of size, circumstance, and location of the wreck. The historic impact of the transatlantic voyage of Savannah will never be overlooked. Memorialized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, he designated the day that the Savannah began its historic transatlantic voyage, May 22nd, as National Maritime Day.The sea has presented us with an extraordinary gift, delivered right to our doorstep: a remarkable piece of Maritime Heritage, now on view at the Fire Island Lighthouse for all visitors to appreciate.Angela ReichAuthorShipwreck of Hopes

Loved all of the merchandise sold here! Would love to be contacted by someone from the store…read moreregarding a purchase! TIA. I've been leaving phone messages and a message thru Instagram, please, call me back! Would love to increase my rating to 5 stars!!!

I bought an ankle bracelet there on a Saturday. I wore it…read moreon Monday and when I got home from visiting my mom in her nursing home it had already fallen off. I called the owner, Debby, to tell her. I said I didn't think there was anything she could do, but I wanted to let her know that the quality of it probably wasn't very good if it fell off within a few hours. She said it could have gotten caught on something and I said a good quality ankle bracelet ( it was sterling silver) should not fall off that quickly. It was apparent she didn't want to hear this because when I said I probably wouldn't shop in her store anymore, she said "Alright, I'm going to hang up. And she did; she hung up on me. Great customer service! Be aware people! Not a good vendor at all!

What a great location for this super cute gift shop. Top of the dock they say. First shop when you…read morecome off the ferry at Cherry Grove. Men's and women's and kids clothing. T's, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pj's, etc .. Jewelry, hats, kitchen items, gift items, cups, glasses, bar ware, and much more. Friendly and helpful staff. Bought a sweatshirt and some cute pins (one says "don't be a dick" lol. Check it out. It's a store for locals and guests too.

Went into this cute little shop looking for an anniversary gift and after not finding what I was…read morelooking for, I was told the owner could probably personalize something for me. The problem was I needed the gift, 3 days after being in the store. Well the owner contacted me and helped by being able to not only personalize a gift for me; but, also get it back to me within two days. I provided the item to be personalized and she delivered a fantastic finished product at a reasonable price. I would definitely recommend for unique gifts or even housewarming gifts since they have a lot of cute town specific things.

What a cute shop! I had to grab a gift for a coworker and figured this may be the perfect place to…read morefind what I was looking for and it was. The store is very organized . They try to give each type of item a section. Wine lovers , beach theme , yoga , jewelry etc. I was about to get this really cute floral multi wear headband/wrap and a funny essential oils sign for her! I also bought myself the softest lounge pants ever! I'm going to see how they wash and go back for another color! They also had a bridal section , a few great gifts for men also. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone trying to find a thoughtful unique gift !!

Wandered in to see what this place was all about and was pleasantly surprised! This shop has a…read morelittle bit of everything in an organized fashion. Perfect store for gifts. Will totally be back

Went to the grand opening of the Uncharted store. The store is very spacious. It has a variety of…read moreclothes, kitchenware, jewelry, home and gifts to get. It is very much similar to The Paper Store, but more focused on gifts and clothes. There is also a small section of greeting cards if needed. They have two fitting rooms behind the jewelry area. You will need to grab an associate to let you in. The fitting room I went into was very nicely decorated and had a nice big cushioned bench and large mirror. There were plenty of hooks to hang clothes to try on. There is plenty of room to take in a stroller for the mom's shopping with little ones. The store is spaced very well that I had no issue pushing the stroller around. The prices of the merchandise varies depending what you buy. They have a lot of the big name merch like barefoot dreams, UGG and Pura to name a few. The staff all were very nice and welcoming. They were very attentive to greet each customer and able to tidy up areas where customers shopped to keep the store looking nice. Definitely would come back again since they have some cute stuff. For the grand opening (March 29 & 30, 2025) they have free gift cards for the first 100 customers each day and also provide a breakfast treat from Grace's Marketplace. There is also a 40% off coupon online that you can stack with your purchase.

This store is my new go to, they have the perfect gifts for every occasion, The owners Kelly &…read moreDiana are so helpful and sweet

From the owner: Elegant Essence Gift Shop is unique because I combines thoughtful curated, handcrafted gifts with…read morepersonalized service, turning every purchase into a meaningful, one-of-a-kind experience.

A Summer Place has a wide selection of clothing of great quality. The prices are steep but worth…read moreevery penny. Every sweatshirt that I have bought in the last decade has lasted through many washes, provided that I use the gentle cycle and hang it out to dry. The owner Kurt is very welcoming to everyone who walks in. He is so informative, professional and friendly. Today he helped me pick a sweatshirt color---baby blue, which flatters my complexion. I paid a pretty penny for it, too: $72. Kurt's store remains my favorite clothing store on Fire Island. It is the place to go to shop for T-shirts and sweatshirts for family and friends. Next week, Columbus Day, is their final day of the season. God spares my life, I will be back next year.

Love Bell and Whistle! I love their new location on the…read moreheart of Main Street. This store is beautifully curated with women's clothes, baby gifts, local gifts and also gifts that are meaningful. There are fitting rooms which are appreciated and I think the prices are reflective on the great quality here! Love this store!

i got some socks and a bracelet from here. its such a cute store! they had so many gifts,…read moreaccessories, clothing, etc to choose from. very friendly staff as well.

I had been looking forward to visiting the store; after seeing many advertisements in my Social…read moreFeed. I saw a pair of embroidered jeans. I was told that the pictures on line are not of current items. They did not have what I went in for. The clothing is beautiful but way over priced. Due to circumstances out of my control. I arrived 5 minutes before closing. 5 other customers where in the store, I was greeted with the announcement that they where closing in 5 minutes. When 5 more people came in the store, it was announced they had 4 minutes to shop. We all where rushed to pick our items, and get out of the store. I found the staff abrasive and I will not be returning.

Absolutely love this store! Walked in on a whim a week ago and spent at least an hour just pursuing…read moreall the cute items. If you want anything Long Island related I mean clothing, jewelry, pillows, glasses, mirrors, wall art, books, purses, kitchen towels, coasters, they have you covered. They also have a ton of those Mud Pie pieces. It may be a little pricier than home goods but you're out there supporting local businesses that Willy Nilly partners with so it's totally worth it. Staff was very helpful and when they saw I was struggling to hold all the cute things I had in my hands they took everything behind the cash register for me. They offer free gift wrapping too!