With the summer season officially behind us, it’s time to think about what you’ll be bringing back to make the Main Line a little cozier this fall and winter. Whether you’re looking to add a nautical theme to your house or find the perfect gift for a friend or family member, we’ve got you covered with the most fascinating finds from locally owned souvenir shops by the sea.
Sea Foam Soap Company
300 99th St., Stone Harbor
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Sea Foam Soap Company isn’t just a typical body product store. It carries scent collections, sugar scrubs, goat milk and honey soap, diffusers, bath accessories and more, all made from family recipes and local ingredients. Plus, it will ship all of its products out to the Main Line, so it’s never too late to shop Sea Foam, even if you missed your chance to visit this summer.
Across the Way
304 Washington St., Cape May; 268 96th St., Stone Harbor
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Across the Way offers an eclectic mix of items from fragrance and jewelry to wall art, candles and furniture to shoppers in Cape May and Stone Harbor. Beyond the usual, it sells games for kids, men’s body care products and a huge selection of cute and unique socks.
Sunset Beach Gifts
502 Sunset Blvd., Cape May
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Sunset Beach Gifts is the iconic Jersey Shore gift store. Located at the foot of Cape May’s Sunset Boulevard, this quaint little stop is attached to a mini-golf course, and its breathtaking views toward the sunken SS Atlantus are unforgettable. Shop local jams, jellies and marmalades, classic tchotchkes, hot sauces and stunning Cape May diamonds made into jewelry.
Garden State Surf and Art
8101 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach
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Up in Long Beach, Garden State Surf and Art is one of the most unique stores you’ll find anywhere along the Shore. Started by brothers James and Terence Smith after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the area in 2012, the duo used heaps of washed-up driftwood to create furniture, signs and mantles. Now their store features hundreds of driftwood creations and other custom builds from nautical art to jewelry, antiques, surfboard tables and more.
Feathered Nest Gifts & Garden Accents
3002 US-9, Ocean View
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The perfect place to shop for gifts on your way back from Strathmere, Ocean City or Sea Isle City, this boutique right off Ludlam Island is a charming spot for handcrafted garden gifts. Find handmade birdhouses, fountains, decoys, statuettes, plants and candles at this unique Ocean View shop.
Laura’s Fudge Shop
357 E Wildwood Ave., Wildwood
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You can’t leave the Shore without picking up some fudge to enjoy for the next week. Laura’s Fudge Shop is an iconic Wildwood staple recently featured by Bob Kelly of FOX29 Philadelphia. Find unique flavors, delicious candy, local saltwater taffy and savory kettle corn among a host of gourmet sweets.
Related: The Tastiest Pumpkin Spice Treats Around the Main Line This Fall
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