If you’re looking for the best places to do your holiday shopping in Bluffton, you’ll love our list of local gift stores!
These shops are sure to have something for everyone on your list, and they offer a unique shopping experience that you can’t find at the big chain stores. So if you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or just want to take a break from the big box stores, be sure to check out these great local gift stores!
1. Markel’s Card & Gift Shop
Locals choose to shop here first because they work hard to stock a variety of gifts at every price range and for every occasion. AND, they have the bows everyone in Bluffton and on Hilton Head is talking about!
For more information, click HERE.
- 1008 Fording Island Rd., Ste P
- (843) 815-9500
2. Bluffton General Store
Nestled in the heart of Old Town, the Bluffton General Store offers gifts, candles, local art, coastal inspired home decor, and so much more. Shop hats, sweatshirts and t-shirts of your favorite little May River town. From bath bombs to hand lotions, we are sure you’ll find something worth snagging.
For more information, click HERE
- 12 Church St.
- (843) 837-4675
3. The Kneady Cat Books & Gifts
This cute store offers a surprising variety of used books but also really wonderful gifts. All books are collected by donation. They have a wide variety from children’s books to cookbooks and gardening books to suspenseful thrillers, and even some old classics. Prices are low so you can stock up on some good reads for the whole family! Come check out all the interesting cat-themed gifts. We have earrings and shirts, mugs and games, decor and more. There’s always something new to see!
They work closely with the Palmetto Animal League (PAL), and a portion of our profits will benefit animals in need.
For more information, click HERE.
- 108 Buckwalter Parkway, 2D
- (843) 540-0973
4. Elsewhere’s in Old Town
Elsewhere’s in Old Town is a quaint retail sports memorabilia and gift shop in the Bluffton Promenade. It is veteran-owned & operated. You’ll find gifts for him & gifts for her; sports cards & greeting cards; lotions and jewelry and a whole lot more.
For more information, click HERE
- 30A Promenade St.
- (844) 726-7384
5. Lily
For more information, click HERE.
- 5 Promenade St.
- (843) 815-8156
6. Coastal Exchange
Coastal Exchange provides shoppers with a broad assortment of ever-changing inventory. They feature merchandise that boasts the perfect blend of good taste, quality and functionality. Our exclusive inventory is attractive on many levels: our buyers experience exciting finds and bargains.
For more information, click HERE
- 1230 May River Rd.
- (843) 815-4669
7. Eggs’n’tricities

Eggs’n’tricities is full of fashion, jewelry, local art, home accents and hilarious cards all in an eclectic store in Old Town.
For more information, click HERE.
- 5 Lawton St.
- (843) 757-3446