Connoisseur Gifts & Crafts
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If you're on an amazing and relaxing vacation in Port Aransas, TX, bring some of the sun, surf, and sand back home with you by purchasing a unique and special souvenir from The Connoisseur. Our gift shop and antique store has a wide selection of nautical-themed decor, knickknacks, flags, seashells.

Whether you're looking for a souvenir to remember your trip or a gift for a loved one back home, you're sure to find something for everyone at our gift shop. As a locally owned and operated gift shop, we keep our shelves fully stocked with souvenirs and nautical-themed decor you won't find anywhere else on Mustang Island or within Nueces County.
Reviews (9)
Bondgirl
Bondgirl
Jan 15, 2022
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We love going to shops with coastal decor more than we love “souvenir shops”. Connoisseur did not disappoint! We found a wall piece that just fits the bill of what we’ve been searching for, and the price was reasonable. I got an early birthday gift of a beautiful laramar “wave” pendant and earrings. It’s a gorgeous stone! We also got a couple of Christmas ornaments there. The owner was really friendly and helpful, and her prices are good. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in Port A.
Farren Brook
Farren Brook
Jun 30, 2021
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Sooo amazing!!! I went for vacation with my friends and enjoyed every bit of it. They have a cat and a cute little doggo (her names Momo ). They were well behaved and wanted to shop as well. If you like jewelry, stories, and great company I would definitely stop by. Trust me you won't regret it.
P.s. it is very kid friendly to those families with kiddos.
Will Richards
Will Richards
Apr 19, 2021
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This is My Absolute Favorite Souvenir Shop!!!! Cassandra runs the place and I just Love Her and Her Wonderful Wacky Humor!...I always come to visit when I am in Port Aransas...So Many Gorgeous Temptations to be found here...Love the New Mural on the side of their new location... Try not to have too much fun here but know it may happen anyway!
Amber Sanborn
Amber Sanborn
Apr 18, 2021
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Super cute little gift store with authentic and unique gifts, unlike those big touristy stores. Loved the vibe and all the neat things!
B. Martin
B. Martin
Nov 19, 2020
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My fav place here!!! Cassandra and Debbie are amazing. The most gorgeous nautical jewelry and great prices. Been shopping here since 1996.
Jacqueline Decker
Jacqueline Decker
Oct 23, 2020
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Love this store so much I have to ban myself from going when on trips down there.........NOT!
They are on my list of ‘have to go to’ stores whenever I visit the coast.
Truly an original store of so many finds for my collection (my bad habit) of oceanautic items. I have so much from this store.
Thank you for reopening after the hurricane. I hope you and everyone else came thru ok.
Much love for this store and the staff!
Ya Girl
Ya Girl
Dec 01, 2019
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My father and I came to buy my mother jewelry for their 30th anniversary and we couldn’t be happier. They had a little bit of everything (amazing jewelry, cute toys, souvenirs and adorable cats with alpaca fur and so much more) the prices where amazing. The best part about the visit was definitely Debbie, she was so sweet and knowledgeable about everything they sold and helped us pick out beautiful jewelry. I can’t wait to come back.
Maureen Gray
Maureen Gray
Oct 24, 2019
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Wonderful wonderful wonderful! That's all I can say about this shop. The owner, Cassandra, was so helpful and friendly! I am sad we waited until our last day on the island to find this shop. We went in to find a pair of unique earrings as a souvenir. This shop does not have the same cheap trinkets you will find at the other shops in town. Their products are the real deal. And the owner can give you all the information you want on the pieces you look at.
If you are in town, please visit this shop! It's a little off the main path, so if you don't go searching you might miss it, and that would be
Dawn Samuelson
Dawn Samuelson
Jan 26, 2019
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Adorable store with such cute beachy decor, unique sterling silver jewelry, natural body care and the sweetest store cat. Owner is friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about her inventory. I am redoing a bathroom to a sea motif featuring mermaids and found so many things to use for my remodel.