Sea Shell Shoppe

It's open today !!!! 4/20/24 yay!!!! They have all different colors of shells and nautical items so if you are looking for minty green or coral colored items they are here!

I was taking a picture of three cute items I wanted to buy when an employee came up to me and aggressively told me I'm not allowed to take pictures of anything in the building despite there not being any signs posted saying "no pictures allowed". My mom and I have been here several times in the past since we live in a nearby town and have never been told we weren't allowed to take photos. The owner seems nice but the employee that came up to me was so rude and unwelcoming that I don't think we'll return. It's sad because we've bought from here several times in the past but this felt ridiculously unwelcoming as customers.

The owner is just wonderful and helped me with gift ideas. I ended up choosing a beautiful set of starfish ornaments. So many cute coastal items!

Came in here with a friend and we were so excited to come with our kids to find some cool shells. Unfortunately the store owner older woman was very shifty with her moods. Came off just rude and unwelcoming. Wouldn't let a child use the restroom for whatever reason she was going on and on about. Just was a uncomfortable atmosphere. Take your business to the Treasure shop right down the way. They're much friendlier there!

I have been here several times in my visits to Rockport. It is still the same lady who owns it and she treats everyone who walks in like they are family. Very homey, large selection of cute things for a smaller store.

This cool little kitschy shop in the Rockport Arts District has fun stuff! This is the oldest continuously running gift shop in Rockport- open since 1946. They have all kinds of the weird novelty stuff that you need when you go to the beach! They've got a huge variety of seashells (few, if any are local) that are beautiful, and would look great in your fish tank or home's seaside scene! They've got postcards to send to your friends, and all kinds of things that say "Rockport Texas" on them. Need a novelty bottle opener? They've got 'em. Seashell covered treasure chest? Check! It's like Davy Jones' locker in here. They've got the largest selection of stuff made out of seashells that I think I've ever seen. It's like they've raided The Little Mermaid's parent's underwater castle, and are selling off the conch shell chandeliers, oyster shell light switches, and weird nautical works of art. The staff is friendly, and seem happy to have browsers and window shoppers come through. Parking is easy, and it's in a row with a bunch of other cool shops along the same street.

Cute little shop, lots of shells and other cool things to choose from at great prices. Deducting one star because I had to wait FOREVER to check out because the woman at the counter was having a long conversation with the family in front of me. I felt a little bad for being impatient because the woman was obviously very friendly and was just having a nice conversation, but I and several others stood in line for almost 20 minutes so they could chat. I get that this is a small, friendly store and I completely respect and admire that, but it is extremely rude to keep your customers waiting for that long. Have them step to the side, keep chatting, but continue to help the other customers in your store. I was very close to just leaving because I was so tired of standing in line.

I've been shopping at this amazing shop since I was a little girl, they are amazing as ever here! You will not regret visiting this quaint shop!

This place is an amazing place to visit on your trip in Rockport. It had many items, toys for kids, collectables as memories of your trip, shells and much more. The owner was the sweetest lady I have ever met. She saves her tips so she can cover the items she gives for free to kids who don't have enough money for anything. Definitely recommend going there won't regret it.

We came in looking for a couple shark necklaces for our daughters one of the teeth in the necklaces were chipped, the lovely employee there was very nice & so willing to work with us she helped us put a new shark tooth in the necklace. Our daughters are going to absolutely love them.