Alvin's Island - Miramar Beach #759

"I made it back to Texas with 2 misspelled shirts. I didn't notice while we were there. One has Miramar spelled Mirimar and one has Destin spelled Destiin. I've emailed and sent a message through the website with no response. I give 2 stars because of the selection. Due to their lack of response, I would never go back to this store."

"DO NOT PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM ALVINS! I have purchased multiple times from Alvins, but this will be my last. I purchased the wrong size kid's mask and snorkel kit. I wanted to get a refund so I could purchase a more expensive kit. It was unopened and sealed, yet they would not entertain the thought. In fact, they roll their eyes and give me that "O, another one of those exchange people" look and attitude change moments! They would not "under their exchange policy" refund the kit. They said it was a beach accessory; however, everything in that store could be considered a beach accessory! Needless to say, they lost an upgrade sale and any future purchases. I did get them to agree to an exchange for the correct size kit, but it was cheaper than the original.......my loss, but if it makes one person reconsider, my win!"

"Buyer beware! I went to checkout my items and Borissov was on his cellphone for 5 minutes. He was the only cashier and after I inquired again was he open did he answer me with, "Are you ready to check out?" I should have known not to enter when I seen bigotry paraphernalia outside of the building. Will not be shopping here again!"

"This store was packed with goods when we went in - with both winter items (its January) and spring break stuff coming in. Not a lot of staff, but only two cars in the lot. Staff was helpful in pointing us to exactly what we wanted. Really an amazing selection."

"Alvin's was very colorful inside and out. It is a fairly large store and is literally packed with all kinds of cool clothes jewelry, just about everything that says beach or vacation. My sister and boyfriend both bought several things. They said the guy at the cash register was helpful and friendly. I only seen one other person working. She was definitely not helpful or friendly. We asked her three times about help with some purchase items. She either didn't know or just blew us off. Definitely didn't need to be working there. The aisles are very closely packed so you can't hardly move without bumping into something. They have little signs throughout the store that say you break it you buy it. I can see why. They have a chain of these stores all throughout the coastal area. I am sure they cater to tourists and the spring break crowd. They did have a lot of really cool things. My boyfriend and I would have bought more but you couldn't get any help from the one worker and it was difficult to move between the aisles without bumping into something and all of us are of average height and weight. I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 for the reasons stated. Address is below of the one we went to. Alvin's Island Emerald Coast Pkwy Miramar Beach Florida 32550 Hours open are: 9 - 10"