Such a great shopping area. I particularly love GoGo Jewelry. I purchased a pair of earrings molded…read morefrom a small part of an alligator spine from Cumberland Island. So unique!

This shopping plaza is what feels like a never ending bevy of shops and restaurants. You'll be…read morepleasantly surprised how big this village of shops is. There are tons of food and beverage places as well as shops like a florist, olive oil place and clothing. My favorite amongst all of them is the indie bookstore. It's a very busy and while there is a lot of parking, it can get full on holidays and during the summer. You may wish to plan your trip accordingly. There is a website but it's minimal and has not been updated recently. Do plan to visit Red Fern on your next visit to SSI. You'll be glad you did whether it's for a stroll, shopping and/or dining.

Pros- open after 5pm on Sunday! Plenty of clothing merchandise and a variety of souvenirs. John was…read moreable to snag a magnet. I looked at various hats- they have a ton of beach, ball caps, fishing hats, wide brim- you name it! They have an entire wall dedicated to Lifeguard clothing too. Bright colorful, aisles and aisles of clothing for men, women and children.

Writing I'm sharing this experience so others can make…read moreinformed decisions. My daughter chose to celebrate her 13th birthday by paying $80 for a septum piercing at Island Republic in Bluffton, SC. During the appointment, she became uncomfortable with how the interaction was handled and decided she did not want to go through with the piercing. As a parent, I fully support her listening to her instincts in that situation. No service was ultimately performed. However, when she asked about a refund, she was told that none would be provided due to store policy. While I understand that businesses have policies in place, I believe there should be some consideration--especially when the client is a minor and the procedure was not completed. A store credit or the option to reschedule at a later time would have been a reasonable and customer-focused solution. Additionally, the response from the employee when my daughter expressed discomfort could have been handled with more professionalism and understanding. This experience left my daughter feeling upset on what should have been a special day. I hope the business takes situations like this into account moving forward and considers more flexible, compassionate approaches when working with young clients. Dad of the daughter, Charles Jaques

Normally I would love to support a smaller Lilly Pulitzer retailer & I was looking forward to…read morevisiting this store while on vacation. However the service in this store was extremely poor. I walked in the store with several LP items I wanted to purchase but left with nothing due to the customer service. We were never greeted, which I could have looked past if it weren't for me saying good morning to the woman at the front desk and her turning her back to us. I mulled around the store waiting for someone else to walk out to ask questions to but when they did they also acted as if we didn't exist. I hope this isn't the normal operations of the store as it's in poor taste and a poor representation of the lines they carry.

Loved the store! Loved the staff! Loved the collection! I was in town for the Southern C and…read morestopped in and they had the most adorable balloon display and when you popped the balloon you received a discount, which was an amazing surprise. I enjoyed a little too much the clothing selection along with my girlfriend! When I'm back in the island, I intend to make a special trip! You won't regret it!

I am writing to say that I had a very good experience at Talbots this week. Although I don't…read morealways shop here because I don't like a lot of their prints, they do have a good selections of "staples." And lots in solid colours. The lady that helped me, Carrie, was very nice and helped me set up a request for Talbot emails. That way I can take advantage of their sales or special offers.

Passed by Tabby House while on my way somewhere else. Turned around and went back because the store…read morelooked so interesting. Walked in a met the owner "Judy". She was incredibly welcoming and warm and we had a nice conversation. Bought a couple of things from her large selection of local items. Will definitely come back. The building was built in the early 1800s and worth a view just for that alone.

Wonderful addition to exit 29. They have the best wings and cheese grits!!! We order to go often…read moreand they always package everything so thoughtfully to make sure the food stays the way they intended it.

The clothes were beautiful but the staff was rude. I tried many pieces on, not once did anyone ask…read moreif I needed a different size. I live in La Jolla, CA and I never deal with this level of unfriendliness. Where's your southern hospitality? I have bought many pieces from the old store that was located in Redfern. Now I doubt if I ever will go back.

Every year I look forward to coming to St. Simons with my girlfriends and my favorite stop is…read morealways Tibi!!! She is my favorite designer and all her designs are well made and timeless. Unfortunately the employee at the register wasn't the best at customer service. One of my friends fell in love with a dress that was discounted (as most of the items in the store are) and the hem on the sleeve was coming apart. She asked if there was something they could do to accommodate the faulty hem (pay for the stitch fix or discount the price by any amount -$5 would have worked or maybe even a little empathy). The associate said that the manager prices everything and accounts for any fixes like this in doing this pricing. She could not make a professional assessment and said that she could not make a decision without her managers approval. She told my friend that if she wanted to put it on hold and think about the purchase she could. She lost out on an $160 sale and the possibility of 4 life long Tibi customers. I spent $289 of which I've worked hard for - I make less than $30k a year. Very disappointed, however this is the very first time I've had anything like this occur. We did have a great experience with the older associate - she assisted us the whole time we were there, even while we were shopping when the electricity went off for 30 minutes! We had a great experience that ended badly.

I love shopping at Maggie's Boutique ! I always make it a point to go in when we visit St.Simon's…read moreIsland. I have found the staff to be very friendly and helpful.

Took an out of town friend from up north there. She bought something that she changed her mind…read moreabout and took back that same day for a refund. They were more than rude to her. It was an embarrassment to our southern culture of courtesy.

A beautiful store with both women's and children's clothing, shoes and jewelry…read more I found the perfect birthday gift for my daughter here this time a sweet jewelry box with a turtle on it. She will love it!! The clothes are high quality, not just a souvenir place. They even have dressy dresses! Service is always great here and the ladies love to help. Nice dressing rooms to try on clothes. I will continue to visit!

Great selection of LuLu B pieces & more!! Great for Girls trip outfits too! I found Roberta's a…read morecouple years ago, it's an annual stop for me!

A really great boutique. They have beautiful clothes for any occasion. The prices are great. The…read morestore is well put together and the employees are hard to beat. I come here all the time and always find something I love.

From the owner: Planters Exchange offers finely tailored clothing for women and men - shoes, jewelry, and…read moreaccessories. A landmark boutique serving Sea Island and St Simons Island. We feature boutique women's brands including Frances Valentine, Finley Shirts, Planet, Hinson Wu, Naot shoes, French Sole shoes, Gabor, and jewelry by Clara Williams, Elizabeth Locke and Mazza. For men, we offer a range of apparel and shoes to meet the needs of our resort customers and tourists. Sport coats from Coppley, pants from 34 Heritage, Ballin and Halsey, shirts from Hagen, Calder, Greyson and Turtleson and shoes from Alan Paine and Martin Dingman. Ready made and custom sport coats, suits and tuxedos. Forgot your tuxedo shirt, cummerbund or tie, no worries - we've got plenty in all sizes.