I love this store. Maybe because I'm an old-er hippie. Stop there every time I'm in Wilmington.read more

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.

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!

Super cute place! Lots of souvenir, decorations, and gift options. The ladies working there were…read morevery kind. Some things are definitely a little pricey, as any gift shop is, but definitely worth looking at for some gifts and souvenirs that are cuter and better quality.

I've been to the store several times and always find something cute for my beach house decor. It's…read morealso a place to get a gift or to bring someone who wants to shop for a coastal/nautical item. There are a wide range of items and prices from small pieces to large items like wall art and furniture (don't forget to check out the building in the back). The people are friendly and helpful too.

This is one of favorite comic stores ever! I mean, this place is fantastic and the prices are…read moregreat. It has a good offering of comics, merch, toys and friendly faces. I always get something every time I come here. Refer to the photos to see what I got this time. I had been looking for this Batman for a while and found it here! 100% recommended and can't wait to come back!

This is the vintage counterpart to Memory Lane Comics. Overall, they had a good amount of vintage…read morecollectibles, comics, and paraphernalia for comics, anime, Star Wars and more! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and my favorite part was the $10 fill a bag of vintage comics near the back of the shop. Their prices were reasonable and their items were varied so it's a good stop if you are already on the street. The parking is only street side parking, which is a little frustrating but everything in downtown is that way.

Unique gift shop if you need something special . Great hostess gift if you need one. Pleasant…read morepeople in the shop. Very helpful.

Similar to lululemon, this place is a disaster... If you're a guy like me with a wife like mine who…read morelikes nice things. Knick-knacks, china, candlesticks, candles, gifts, and beach-appropriate decorating items like a bottle opener ship's wheel (my favorite; perhaps not classy). They also have 2-3 places for me/you to sit while your wife shops. Very important. Also money for finding your mother-in-law a gift.

I love working with the ladies at Shop of Seagate! Their attention to detail is exceptional, and…read morethey offer wonderful design advice. They helped us select two sofas and a rug for our living room, making the process easy and enjoyable. Their knowledge, professionalism, and customer service are outstanding. I highly recommend Shop of Seagate for anyone looking for beautiful furnishings and expert guidance for their home. We are thrilled with how our living room is coming together and couldn't have done it without their expertise!

The most Amazing ladies run this shop. They are very sweet, personable, and very knowledgeable…read more They will do everything to help you in anyway they can. Come visit you will not be disappointed

Siren's Cove is located on the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. I spotted it while walking on the…read moreBoardwalk and decided to check it out and am so glad I did. Siren's Cove is locally owned and has friendly service. It is a smaller store filled with practical items you might need that you forgot to pack to beach items to souvenirs to kitschy items. I was pleased to find a good selection of postcards. I mail a lot and they aren't the easiest to find and I did not see them in the other shops. If you are looking for something, Siren's Cove likely has what you need.

Such a cool quaint shop. Affordable prices and nice wares. Super cute. Service with a smile. They…read morehave water shoes, umbrellas and lots of things made locally.

My wife loves this store and we always have to stop by when we visit Holden Beach. Located in…read more"Supply," they have an array of artsy jewelry, beachy home decore by local artist, clothes, t shirts.. I got some glass coasters one year. Not a chain type store, Check it out Sugar Britches!!

My friend and I visited SugarBritches for the first time in April 2025. The sales employee was…read moreextra friendly, highlighting many of the local artists featured in her shop. We did not walk away empty handed and will be back when we travel to Holden again.