We love exploring seaside shops on weekends and vacations spent by the sea. Beach combing, swimming, and shopping. Salty air, cool summer breezes, and delicious seafood. The list is long! Seaside towns are also home to unique and interesting independent shops offering goods that are inspired by the sea and coastal living. As many artisans and creatives have opted to move to and open stores in charming coastal locations for their laid-back way of life, there are plenty of delightful stores to discover. These are some of our favorite seaside shops.
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TULSISHOP
Puglia, Italy
Laid back luxe clothing, perfect for the warm climes of Southern Italy. Tulsi Shop is the vision of Deborah Nolan, world traveller and textile collector. Tulsishop started when Deborah converted the front of her house into a small shop. Today Tulsishop has expanded to four shops in the Puglia region.
Photo courtesy tulsishop
No. 56
14 Chapel St, Penzance TR18 4AW, United Kingdom
On the Cornish coast No. 56, named for its original address on Chapel Street. The shop is filled with a mix of beautiful, functional homeware, timeless designs for everyday use and handcrafted pieces by local artisans. Visit clothing sister store, Handworked, around the corner.
photo courtesy No.56
EDITH & BERTHA
33c Higher Market St, Penryn TR10 8EQ, United Kingdom
Also in Cornwall is clothing brand Edith & Bertha creating a collection of garments in comfortable, easy-to-wear shapes in cotton and linen fabrics. Small batch and made to order.
Photo courtesy Edith & Bertha
FARM
30A West Street, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JT, United Kingdom
Located on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, Farm Soap Co. features botanical soaps and natural skincare products, handmade in small batches in their workshop across the road from the shop. Read more
Photo courtesy Farm Soap Co
WORKSHOP
15c Prince Albert Street, Brighton BN1 1HF
Coffee and homewares mix beautifully in this shop at this popular seaside town on England’s south coast. A selection of home goods and apothecary items, in a pretty, neutral palette are carefully displayed creating a calm and serene environment.
Photo courtesy workshop
MOLESWORTH & BIRD
Trebyan, Forge, Bodmin PL30 5AE, United Kingdom
A blue rustic shop obsessed with Seaweed. The shopkeepers, Melanie Molesworth & Julia Bird, collect it, press it, and create beautiful things. Pressed seaweed designs decorate art, pillows, aprons, enamelware, and stationery.
Photo courtesy thelifestyleeditor
MATE GALLERY
1024 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, United States
New England lands in Montecito courtesy of two friends, real estate broker Ron Brand and fashion photographer Matt Albiani. The pair share a love for coastal living and recognized the gap in the market for a shop selling cool nautical vintage wares.
Photo courtesy mategallery
SEACRAFT
2 Morning Walk Ln Cottage 4, Kennebunk, ME 04043, United States
Seacraft proves that two is better than one. Two colorful cottages in Kennebunk Maine packed with wonderful vintage coastal curiosities from New England and beyond as well as plenty of attire to complete the look.
Photo courtesy of seacraftvintage
PATRIÆ
400 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, United States
This lovely shop on the Jersey Shore is filled with products made in-house from antique textiles, new and antique home goods, contemporary and vintage clothing, and handmade objects.
Photo courtesy patriaestudio
NEWRYBAR MERCHANTS
16 Old Pacific Hwy, Newrybar NSW 2479, Australia
Housed in a charming 1980s dwelling in Byron Bay, Newrybar Merchants is a collective of creative local artisans and curators of global treasures.
Photo courtesy newrybarmerchants
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