I always find the nicest quality swimwear, cover-ups, and swimsuits there at low prices. I drive from Houston just to shop there! Great store with a variety of wonderful other things like children's toys, souvenirs, and everything you might go to a convenience store to get, including gasoline! read more

I was on the Seawall and craving some food. On the way to a dive bar I noticed that this establishment also served food. I made up in my mind that I wanted to order catfish and as I walked up to order the cook informed me that I wanted catfish as it was the best dish on the menu. Truthfully, it was and his homemade tartar sauce was divine. read more

The place is cool but as soon as me and my friends walked in the old lady in there followed me and friends around the whole store and stared at us the whole time and just mean mugging us and made us really uncomfortable I had some stuff I wanted to buy but ended up not getting just because of that and we even reported to the guy at the desk and he said that's her job but she didn't do that to any other customers in the store definitely would recommend not to go. read more

Dolphin World Inc - Swimwear Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Terrific selection of souvenirs, beachwear, and beach accessories that are great quality but very affordable prices! I live in Houston but when I am needing a new swimsuit, I always go to DolphinWorld to shop because of the great selection and low prices. They have cute cover-ups that I buy for regular clothing that look good as dressy tops. The 29th Street at Seawall DolphinWorld location is a good place to get food fresh made at their grill, ice cream cones, and they have sundries and beverages that are typically found at convenience stores. Last but not least, they sell gasoline at the 2902 Seawall location. read more

Non English speaking workers. They have a ton of souvenir stuff but minimal amount of different sizes with their clothing.

"Very disappointing experience. As a person of color, I felt uncomfortable the entire time shopping here because employees followed me around the store as if I was doing something wrong. It felt discriminatory and unwelcoming. I would not recommend this place to other people of color looking to shop in peace." read more

This place is getting the 1 star just cause it is recommended to make the review. We came in for LSR just wanting to grab a burger and fries. It started off nice and professional, but quickly turned into one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. The "cook" in the back took our order. My boyfriend was eating something else, so we sat down so he could finish his food before I went to pay. The cook then came up to our table and rudely asked why we hadn't taken the ticket to the front. I explained that my boyfriend was still eating, then went up and paid. The lady at the front was kind and told me to have a great night, so we went back to sit and wait. After waiting 20-30 minutes, my boyfriend went to check on our order. The cook became aggressive and rude, so I asked for a refund. He then followed us to the front of the store, yelling at us in front of everyone and even calling us "a waste." The lady at the front was apologetic and seemed genuinely scared of him. The whole situation was embarrassing, unprofessional, and completely uncalled for. The lack of respect and basic courtesy was shocking. This is not the kind of experience anyone should have when trying to enjoy a simple meal. I will not be returning and would strongly recommend going somewhere else. This place will also be reported to the BBB. read more

I rented golf cart yesterday, the cheapest price in galveston and the service was excellent ....I recommend brand new car huge speakers Thank you read more

Outstanding one-stop-shop for souvenirs, gifts, clothing, drinks, snacks, beach rentals, gas and so much more. Also, dine-in or take out from Big Amos's restaurant from Thursday-weekend. Fried shrimp, fish & fries were fresh, delicious, and made with love. read more

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For being right on the coast the store seemed kind of out of place, the inside looks very unorganized and last minute. Your tripping on displays it's narrow passage ways to see what they have. Found a snow globe I liked had a price higher than the one next to it exactly the same. The selection was big but very generic, basically looks like things you'd by wholesale and then just print "Galveston" on it. Overall underwhelming, we ended up going a little further down the beach and found another souvenir shop that is night and day different from here. Would not recommend. read more

Galveston's biggest ripoff. Ridiculously high prices on everything, no restrooms and marginal food

Left something on the cart I rented yesterday and I have called every single number on the internet including my receipt, and no phone numbers work. when someone leaves something why don't you call them to come back and get it? Why don't you have a number for customers to call? read more

The owner was extremely rude. Went in to buy a sweatshirt and a drink. Asked to use the restroom (they serve food here too) owner started ranting about people needing to use the restroom at home before they get out. And ranting and ranting. I will never spend a dime in this store. Horrible horrible customer. Don't waste your time or money at this place. read more

Dolphin World Inc - Worst store on the Island! - Swimwear Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Be sure to check all receipts. Had them try to over charge me over $90. After contacting my bank, I also contacted this store. They did refund my money. Still, it's a good idea to check your receipts. The cashier was on the phone (communicating in another language so that customers might not understand) the entire time of the original transaction. What bothered me the most was the negligence due to being on the phone. So sad that customer service seems to be dying art everywhere! Gave 2 stars because they did refund me. We're local islanders; would hate this to happen to anyone visiting our lovely island! read more

We pulled up at 740 pm. There was a lady at the door. SIGNALING NO! Instead of opening the door and explaining why they were closed even though online said midnight and their open signs still ON. She just signals no while she was on her cellphone. read more

The folks are nice, but... I went inside because it was hot and I had a mad craving for a scoop of ice cream. I skipped Wendy's and Chik fil A for a scoop. All regret. The guy couldn't describe the flavor he gave me. It looked like vanilla. My daughter tasted it and said it tasted like cottage cheese. I tasted it and decided the flavor was rotten sour ice cream. I threw it away went to my hotel room and threw it up to be on the safe side. Ickkk read more

Picture this: it's a Thursday evening in December. You are leaving on a cruise tomorrow and find that your swimwear doesn't fit anymore. You search up and down Seawall Blvd and check in a few stores, finding nothing but ugly junk. Then, behold! You come across this gem of a yellow building, stocked full of fun and cute options. The lovely lady behind the counter rings up your items with a genuine smile and wishes you well. You're all set! Thanks, Dolphin World! read more

Dolphin World Inc - Swimwear Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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I just visited Galveston over the weekend 10/17/20- 10/18/20 and went to dolphin world for a souvenir so I bought a tshirt that Sunday ,wore it Tuesday and the lettering is peeling already. read more

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DO NOT COME HERE. If I could give 0 Stars I Would. The workers were COMPLETELY unprofessional and out right rude as hell. As soon as we walk in the lady at the register shouts at us " I have 15 minutes". The fixtures in the store are placed to where there is like 1 feet between each one in every direction. I bumped into one and some tumblers fell and I picked all of them up. As soon as this happened another worker came over like a hawk. Not asking if I was ok or anything. All she says very rudely "did something break" Nothing to my knowledge did so I said "no ma'am" she inspects every single cup make sure there WAS something broken. I was looking at some other merchandise and she starts shouting at me "excuse me, excuse me, excuse me." I turn around and she has a plastic piece in her hand that clearly could have been snapped on and said you broke it. I am a manager for JCPenney and so I am usually really nice to other retail workers as I know the struggle they go through. The level of rudeness that came from the employees was astronomical. As she was becoming very confrontational I was just going to leave. She then BLOCKS THE DOOR and starts talking to the other worker in a different language. The other worker said if you break something you have to pay half price. If this was posted throughout the store then I would've been completely OK with it. Also if their fixtures were placed one feet between each other in every single direction I would've been OK with this. So I stated I was not gonna pay for the item and explain to them due to their fixtures. She stated why would you go down an aisle if you can't get out. I said every single isle in your location is this way. She said GET OUT. I left. As I was leaving the other worker who was blocking the door FLIPPED US OFF!!! I said is this "is this how you run a business?!" She said "SHOVE IT UP YOUR ASS" Completely ruined the last night of my vacation! NEVER COME HERE read more

This place is a total ripoff, they over charge for every single item and I mean every single item. There is a restaurant inside also that sucks, and forget about trying to wash your hands or use the restroom it has been "broken" for years now, a food establishment should have a working restroom or at least a place to wash your hands. But if your are into getting overcharged and getting treated like this is the place for you. read more

Highest priced rip off joint on the Island, from the price of gas, cabs, trinkets, beer, cigs, you name it,, their prices are higher, better alternatives in either direction read more

This one of the coolest place to get gas, snacks, souvenirs and has. I really like this place, but their bathroom is always out if order

Went with my husband who. In a wheelchair and NOTHING is accessible. The isles are small and blocked. The guy there was super rude when we tried to shop. read more

Went to fill up my golf cart. Stood in like for 20 minutes with only one person in front of me because the cashier grossly over charged them. Then under charged then finally fixed it. Paid for my gas, walked out to my golf cart and tried to pump and nothing happened. My brother went back in to figure out what was going on and the guy told him he needed to wait in line which by that point was 10 people long. My brother said can you just put the money on the pump and the guy proceeded to yell at him and tell him he has already pumped. Threw $7 at my brother and told him to leave. Will never ever go back. So disappointed read more

Stood in line to order dinner for over 30 minutes at a little after 8pm. Us and one other customer left to order. Owner told all of us to leave that he was done and not taking anymore orders. Very rude. Told my daughter hatefully to give him back his menu. Got a huge attitude with the lady that worked the counter for him and she was very nice to all of us and told us all that she was sorry. read more

Amazing shirts for a great price! Maybe the open times should be adjusted on the website.

Guy at the front let 2 older woman walk in without a mask. Another guy, bigger than him who seemed to be the manager was also walking around without a mask. Later we came back to sit inside for some AC and when i asked the lady at the register with the black and pink Nike mask where it was she said "i don't know look in the back im doing my job". It was a nice looking store but the workers are trash read more

This place has the BEST PHILLY CHEESESTEAK. If you get a chance you MUST try it. Hamburgers are great too. The owner Mony is a super nice man. He and his family are very friendly. read more

While enjoying the seawall, my 39 week pregnant wife needed to use the restroom. After trying the already closed public restrooms, we walked across the street to Dolphin World to beg the owners to let her use their toilet. After waiting at the unattended register, a lady who had been sitting in the corner of the store watching us wait for help finally walked towards us to ask what we needed. I politely asked her if my obviously very pregnant wife could use their restroom, and she said the restroom was out of order and told to use the already closed public toilet across the street. We asked her where she would go to the restroom and she then asked us to leave. read more

I agree with Valerie H. from 2014. The owner checked us out and he IS an extremely RUDE and MEAN individual! All I did was ask why my items rang up to $25.00 when I was expecting less and he stated to me, "You want me to ring it up again? Why don't you watch this time?". I was blown away. I told him never mind we don't need anything here. As I was walking out he stated out loudly, "she can't take it out on her husband, so she takes it out on the cashier". Unbelievable that a grown man would act that way in front of my 15 year old granddaughter. I would give them negative stars in customer service if I could!! There are plenty of other shops in Galveston that are run by kind people and I won't step foot in this one again. read more

Great food, shopping and nice employees. Big selection of souvenirs and clothes to select from! Also, their grill serves excellent food with big portions and reasonable prices! Hour of operation are from M-F 8:00-12 midnight! read more

What drew me to this establishment was signage for an ice cream shop inside the store. Indeed, they sell Blue Bell Ice Cream here! As for goods, Dolphin World is the typical beachwear/accessory/souvenir shop on the Seawall. I managed to pick up a beach towel custom emblazoned with a Galveston logo for an average price. read more

My family and I always make sure to stop here every time we go to Galveston! The owner is very kind and treats everyone like family. The food here is great as well! The shop itself has tons of souvenirs perfect to buy for my family and friends. Overall Dolphin World is a pretty good place to stop at whenever you're in the Galveston area. read more

The lady working the counter kicked us out because we were "too wet" to be in the store. (It was pouring outside and we came in to buy towels to dry off) so we had to go back outside wait to dry off then come back in to buy the towels that ended up staining everything we washed them with... read more

It's a wonderful place to visit if you want the cops called on you for allegedly breaking a door. I opened the cooler door, grabbed a bottle of water and closed the door, the door came off of its hinge. The clerk claimed I broke it and called the police. Three police officers came, listened to his story and told me I could leave. I was perplexed. Never have I seen someone treat a customer this way. Don't go here! read more

If zero stars was an option I'd rate it that instead. Me and my family were getting a bunch of stuff while waiting to check out a man came in saying that the gas wouldn't let him pump and they kept insisting it said he pumped 3$ worth of gas. The man kept trying to explain that he wouldn't cheat them for 3$. The girl working the counter got really rude with the guy and eventually gave him his 3$. When we got to the counter we bought 116$ worth of stuff and we used a PayPal card. While the lady was busy with some other people we got a notification saying the payment went through and showed that it was taken from our account. If you know anything about PayPal you know it sends you notifications and emails when the payment goes through, and if you have the app you can clearly see when money goes in and out. Ours showed the 116$ was taken. When we tried to show the lady she kept making up different reasons why it did that. When we tried to explain the way it worked the lady was very rude and took our bags off of the counter and hid them under it, and said she's not gonna give us the stuff we paid for. We eventually left and we are now trying to get our money back. read more

I'd give 0 if I could. I never ever ever leave a review but they over charged me $20 (at least). The stuff was very cheap quality and all the workers were VERY unprofessional. She showed me the right price then changed it and put my card in. Because the total she showed me vs what hit my account were at least $20 apart from each other. The guy doing the shirts and hoodies was very creepy. The lady seemed like she was being disturbed by people trying to check out. It also took 40 minutes to check out. They don't wear masks at all and I wasn't even mad about that but don't have signs up saying your employees wear masks and all this other stuff if they don't. The number doesn't even work. I've called twice trying to get a hold of someone about being over charged and have gotten nothing back. I'm going in tomorrow to return everything. I'm so dissatisfied at this point it isn't even funny. I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE. I hope this helps someone wanting to go there. I was so excited to go there and so upset this happened. read more

I would not shop at this place they don't even know how to answer their phone when you're calling them i'm still trying to get a hold of someone And no luck. read more

These people are rude and argumentative. The prices are misrepresented. When you get to the register to pay the prices don't match the sales displays. When you tell them that they want to argue about it. If you order food you give your order to the cook. He gives you the ticket to get rung up at the front of the store. He then cooks the food when you come back with the receipt. You are better off going to Walmart to buy your tourism items and swimsuits. You at least can return them if there's a problem. I won't be going back on my next trip to Galveston. read more

Wanna get ripped off? Then go here. Stopped for some drinks and snacks for us/our kids. Two snack pack sized chips, one regular size, and two drinks. $17.49?! Workers smoking right outside front door. Leaks across cooler so aisle full of water and wet newspapers. So many better places to stop. Don't get ripped off here like we did. read more