Alvin's Island Tropical Department Store

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Downtown
400 Quietwater Beach RD. Bldg #1, Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561(850) 934-3711
Description: After swimming at the beach at Quickwater Pier, I wanted something cold before heading back to my sister's house. I headed over to Alvin's Island Tropical Department Store at the end of the pier since they have a little ...Read More
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Rude Staff...Horrible customer srv...but cool stuff

by Brittifli13

Pensacola, Florida

March 16, 2012

The people at that store are incredibly rude. They barely speak English but an attitude and facial expressions are the same as here I don't care what language they speak! It's ridiculous. My friend was looking at magnets and one fell(wasn't get ...Read more
stay clear of this tourist trap

by jeffnnc

Wilmington, North Carolina

January 25, 2011

This place is nothing but an overpriced tourist trap. The tshirts are iron on and they peel off after the first wash. They claim these items are "buy one get one free" but the "one" is priced so high that they aren't "free" at all. The employees ...Read more
UNCARING TOWARDS CUSTOMERS!

by qrzp

Milton, Florida

January 17, 2011

When my husband, myself, & our infant grandbaby went to this store to purchase a bathing suit, I inquired about a baby changing station. I was callously told, "is it a requirement, a law or something?! This is NOT the way to treat customers!! ...Read more
Great Store!!!
Great Store!!!

by louisurich

Baldwin County, Alabama

October 29, 2010

This summer we didn't have enugh time to pack everything before we drove to Pensacola for a week, but I can assure you that everything we forgot to bring, we found it in Alvin's Island!!! even after we drove back home we kept shopping at ...Read more
Fun Store with Lots to See

by vj1202

Evansville, Indiana

June 26, 2008

I don't know why i waited until almost the end of my trip to come here ! It is a two-story shopping paradise ! I spent most of the week mulling around other shops and stores, even CVS and Walmart and honestly these prices are pretty reasonable. The ...Read more


The Best Beachwear Store in Town

by Bill Smart

Head, North Carolina

June 19, 2008

I was so happy with my visit to Pensacola this year that I must share it with everyone that plans to go there.First, Alvin's Island is a one stop for all your vacation needs. They have everything from Sunscreen to Souvenirs to take home to the ...Read more
Great Store, Great Merchandise

by Jessica Wilson

New York, New York

June 19, 2008

I visited Alvin's Island in Pensacola Beach, FL this weekend and I must say it is a great Store. They have a Huge selection of Bathing suits and Tshirts. The employees were great help and assisted me in finding my size bathing suit. IT IS A MUST for ...Read more
Great Temporary Tattoos in Alvin's Island Store

by travelbug2008

Knoxville, Tennessee

March 26, 2008

In addition to all the usual stuff, they do temporary tattoos that are GREAT! The people there don't use 'black' henna which can cause burns, blisters, scars and permanent injuries. This is because they don't use materials that have PPD which is ...Read more
Alvin's Island Tropical Department Store
Alvin's Island Tropical Department Store

by Wildcat Dianne

Milton, Florida

August 19, 2007

Best of IgoUgo After swimming at the beach at Quickwater Pier, I wanted something cold before heading back to my sister's house. I headed over to Alvin's Island Tropical Department Store at the end of the pier since they have a little ice cream stand that sells ...Read more