Alvin's Island Saint Augustine #751

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• Kerri Priddy 5 · 4 months ago

  We initially stopped at Alvin’s to buy a beach umbrella because we’re very pale Midwesterners trying our best to avoid sunburn! My husband checked the price of the exact same umbrella at Walmart, and surprisingly, it was actually more expensive there. This store has just about every beach item you could imagine. It’s huge and packed with merchandise, which definitely gave me sensory overload (in a good way), but it also made it easy to find everything we needed. We also picked up a couple of shirts, a magnet, and postcards, all at very reasonable prices. There were plenty of sales throughout the store, and we felt like we got great value for our money, especially considering it’s located in a tourist-heavy area of Florida. The staff was friendly, and we even received a free cup after spending over a certain amount. My only minor criticism is that some of the aisles are fairly narrow and crowded with merchandise. If you have young children who like to run around or you need a little extra space to maneuver, you’ll want to be careful because it would be easy to bump into displays. Overall, Alvin’s is a great place to pick up beach essentials, souvenirs, and apparel at fair prices. If you forgot something at home, there’s a very good chance you’ll find it here without breaking the bank!