My wife and I joined friends for a day of visiting the shops, good food, the beach, and the…read moreambiance of 30A while we passed through Seaside, Florida. We even stopped by The Truman House nearby. As a huge fan of bookstores, when we passed by Sundog Books in the evening as our last stop before heading back to our hotel, I was impressed by a well organized and large (and fun) bookstore with so much to see. We didn't roam the second floor as we arrived shortly before closing but there is a record store on the upper floor. We did see apparel and gear for sell including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, hats, mugs, bandanas, and tote bags. In scanning the various sections of the store, I quickly found some of my favorite fiction, historical fiction, and young adult fiction sections along with non-fiction favorites. I also found some new ideas of what I could read next, which I promptly added to my Goodreads account. I also enjoyed roaming the fun gift items, which were very creative but perfect for book loving visitors like me. Established more than 40 years ago by Bob and Linda White, the logo features their former dog Patty. The store was founded on individuality and a respect for independence though nowadays continues to focus on community. Check out their website at https://sundogbooks.com for online shopping, upcoming events, the Bookstore Buzz, and to learn about them. They give out their own Seaside Prize each year to a worthy author or authors. They also have multiple book signings in a typical week (listed on their event calendar). They are open from 9 AM to 8 PM year-round. While I love music and regret not seeing the second floor of records, I was very happy I made it to the store while it was still open. Now, if only I had enough room in my luggage for a number of books to buy while I passed through. Rather, I'll have to settle for online ordering from Sundog Books, which has some rather reasonable prices for a bookstore. I certainly recommend that visitors visit the bookstore and record shop!

Such a fun bookstore! The staff were friendly, they had a great selection and it seems reasonably…read morepriced. The store is packed from floor to ceiling and wall to wall with books and gift items. I will stop in whenever I'm in the area for a vacation read. Be sure to check out the record store upstairs as well.

BLUF: A large store with tasteful, quality gifts, clothing, accessories and decor. Friendly staff…read moretoo! This most definitely is the best store in Santa Rosa Beach! I live in a town that has a lot of lovely gift stores so I've been spoiled in that regard. However, Lola's was equally enchanting. It is a large store with beautiful displays of gifts for mostly women and children. If you need a baby gift, hostess gift, or just a gift for yourself, this is a great place to shop. I enjoyed looking at stationary, puzzles, games, women's clothing, jewelry, art, sweet baby items, lotions, fancy kitchen gadgets, Caspari paper napkins, candles and home decor. After my first shopping haul I went back two days later to do it all over again. The store is beautiful and has so many nice things. It was a lovely shopping experience. That staff was super friendly on both of my visits and even helped me wrap a hostess gift that I bought. Lola's is located right on 30A and has its own parking lot.

Service was above and beyond - excellent experience! I dined…read moreon the patio and enjoyed an omelette and a delicious homemade biscuit. The local coffee was also a beautiful touch. I wanted a to go order for my daughter and they created a breakfast sandwich using items from the menu.

Originally had a 1 Star review because of the staff that was at the register. But, the owner went…read moreover the top to figure out why our experience was so poor to fix it. So I'm changing it to a 5 star review. Any owner that cares that much has my respect and I'll give the record store another chance when we go back to Seaside.

This place is vintage and very Vibey. Fun selection of records and trinkets that make you feel like…read moreyou walk into a record store in the 70s. They even sell some instruments. T-shirts, both vintage and store branding for very much quality. It's just a fun place. It's still walking into browse in the pick up a few souvenir years.

Walk through the yard and into a house full of fun, elegant, practical, and luxurious items for the…read morehome or gifts to share. This place is packed with linens, dishes, birdhouse, note cards, decor, candles, soaps, toys, baby gifts, and much, much more. Bonus: many of the items are affordable! If a picture is worth a thousand words, I offer 29,000 words of review in pictures that I have uploaded from Pickets.

Beautiful place to visit. Lots of home interior items, some clothes and jewelry. The yard is…read moregorgeous and the owner is very nice.

This is a lovely and fun boutique with toys, clothing, and swimsuits. Higher end brands, nicely…read moredisplayed. We had fun lookin around at all of the Ty Beenies and we bought a swimsuit.

Excellent customer service. Love shopping local and their staff is so helpful and kind. They helped…read morelook for appropriate sizes, helped my daughter find "the perfect" toy and was very patient as we sorted through items. Love this store and can't wait to visit every time we come to town.

Such a cute place to find unique kids clothes, hair accessories, some shoes and toys as well. The…read moremanager is so friendly and helpful. We popped in to get our granddaughter and grandson a cute outfit on our way back to CA

It's an eclectic menagerie or zoological garden of highly fascinating and intriguing and high…read morequality, choice miscellany. In other words, it's a collection of pottery, jewelry, prints, cards, furniture, home decor, and some downright weird stuff from artists and creatives around the world. And you will love it. I do!

This is a MUST if you are in the area. The gallery has some beautiful and unique items!read more

My oh my what a shoppe! You know, LA really leads you to believe that they have the monopoly on the…read morebest shopping, the art of being cool, the best boutiques, this place just shows that is not accurate. Loved the store and was so thrilled to discover it after relocating to the Gulf Coast. I bought the most divine room fragrance that I'm completely obsessing over. It's like my fantasy of what the ocean smells like. I'm loving it. Lots of fascinating and beautiful dishes, softshell egg cups, napkins, and plates and platters and jewelry and countless fun things. Glassware and more. Just a great variety but chic smattering of goods. Not quirky, tastefully selected. Chic and hip. Don't miss the opportunity to come here. This place is densely filled with a fabulous selection. Is it any surprise the store owner spent 17 years in LA? I think not given the collection. Loved it! PS it's clearly they've had an issue with theft in the past. Which is a shame, but also a big part of our society today regrettably. I only bring this up because you should prepare to be watched when in store (no offense given); if you're purchasing something leave it at the checkout until you're ready to check out.

I always love coming into this store--the customer service and ambiance are consistently amazing! I…read moreusually shop for gifts here, but this time I treated myself to a pair of chic, fun earrings. I love that the charms are removable, so they can also be worn as simple gold hoops--and the option to mix and match charms is such a fun touch. I also spotted a necklace I absolutely loved but didn't have time to grab it since my baby and husband were waiting outside. I'm heading back today and hoping it's still there--it was beautiful!

Aloha Tropical Beach Store had what we needed in a pinch -- from sunscreen and beach toys to some…read morecute souvenirs. It's a classic little beach shop, packed wall-to-wall with colorful gear and fun finds for tourists. The prices were a bit on the higher side, which is expected for a beachside store, and it was a bit cramped inside. That said, the staff was polite and we were in and out quickly with what we needed. A decent stop if you're staying nearby and don't want to drive far for essentials.

This shop has just about anything kitschy, or anything in the way of souvenirs that adults and kids…read morecould possibly want. They also have swimming supplies and beach towels, etc. I didn't necessarily find something for myself.But that does not discount the selection that they have to offer. Pricing was typical for souvenirs, but the service was rather drab.

This Walmart had an upbeat vibe that I've never seen before. People kept pouring in and happily…read moregrabbing items quickly. Maybe because it is located near the beaches and there are lots of tourists? It was across the street from the hotel so I decided to grab a few things. First off I found super fresh blackberries from Georgia. After being on the road for a few days, fresh fruit always helps. I also picked up some grass fed lean ground beef, some Cajun turkey breast, Sargento Swiss cheese and some fresh spinach. While in the bakery section, the freezer with Friendly's ice cream took me back to my childhood. Somehow I resisted and just snapped a few photos to share with my younger brother. We both loved Friendly's growing up in New England. Many shaves were almost empty in this store. I was happy to get what I needed and check out quickly. The people shipping here were friendly. I would definitely recommend this store if you are staying in the area.

This Walmart is absolutely different than all others for merchandise and employee courteousness…read more Small Beach town Walmart very convenient to where we are staying and also has a Murphy gas station across the street. Plus a liquor store with better prices than any liquor store around on 98 They still have the self checkout lanes that have been eliminated in other places due to theft