Beach Bazaar — Attraction in Siesta Key

Typical beach souvenir place. Actually had a ton of stuff some with decent prices and some not (we almost bought a $28 kids’ sifter)- you just have to pay attention.

However, what’s going to keep us from being repeat customers are the rude employees. Like not just not friendly - like actually super rude bordering on racist.

I had dropped in with 2 of my 4 kids to look for a quick beach toy or two and remembered this was recommended to us by our vacation rental. As the rest of my family came in, my eldest (a college student) heard the one line female employee talking about large families and how basically the mom, by that point, is just a dog with a giant litter. Then goes on about how anything past two should be given up for adoption, sold, or not had. That’s fine, she can have her opinion, but maybe not do it as a large family is currently shopping on the premises.

As I went to the register, I said I’d like to buy this “for my litter” which she acknowledged my comment and then CONTINUED to keep talking very loudly about it as we left.

I spoke to the manager who was pleasant and he apologized for his employee for “not being mindful” and thanked me for my business.

Not again. This “dog” is going to find another place to shop at…which is a shame since my big litter and I do...

so, I did not find many souvenir stores in the siesta beach area. In fact, when I was in St. Armand’s Circle, there were stores selling t-shirts and other merch.. but as a typical souvenir- it was not there.

So, in siesta key village it’s the only good store providing visitors and residents on Siesta Key with what they want to enjoy the beautiful 8-mile beach and warm Gulf coast waters. Normally I collect magnets, shots glasses, and some frames and if anything local-then I go for that, like a tiki statue in this case.

From beach mats, flops and sandals, chairs, umbrellas, beach towels, and sunscreen to sunglasses and trendy surf shorts, this well-stocked shop has a great range of clothing and equipment to choose from. and coming to souvenirs - it has all the range.

When Shop says they have “Everything for the beach” they mean EVERYTHING! it has 3 sections, and you can find almost anything needed for the beach.

Beach Bazaar knows exactly what you need...

Had a lot of cool souvenirs. Good prices. However. I was looking at the swim shoes. I asked the worker the return policy and they saw I was getting shoes. They said 30 days. They felt like they fit in the store (and they were my normal size ) but I wanted to make sure just in case. Well unfortunately they gave me major blisters just wearing them once in the water. I didn't feel like the manager was sympathetic. I didn't see the sings before of the no shoe returns. But when I asked I should've been told. I wasn't expecting them to give me blisters on my feet. They finally did the exchange but you could tell they didn't want too. The girl worker was extremely friendly about it but unfortunately she couldn't make the decision...