What to Sell in a Beach & Coastal Gift Shop: Best Sellers from a Fairhaven Wholesaler

Stock a beach or coastal gift shop with small, giftable nautical pieces at the register (hooks, bottle openers, key chains, bracelets and sea-life figures), then back them with a few statement pieces such as porthole mirrors and brass instruments. The list below comes straight from the Best Sellers collection at Moby Dick Specialties, a Fairhaven, Massachusetts wholesaler that sells nautical gifts and coastal décor to retailers only.

Which items appear in Moby Dick Specialties’ Best Sellers collection?

Our Best Sellers collection listed more than 90 items in October 2026. The collection includes hooks, bottle openers, key chains, figures and instruments. Check each item’s package quantity or minimum before building your assortment. Here is how the list breaks down.

Hooks

Hooks make up a big share of the list: Starfish Hook – Blue, Whale’s Tail Hook – Rust, Anchor Hook – Rust, Octopus Hook – Blue, Mermaid Hook – Rust and Scallop Shell Hook – Rust. Consider these designs for a coastal hook display; confirm mounting requirements and intended use for each item. Browse them all in Hooks.

Bottle openers

Mermaid Bottle Opener – Rust, Lobster Bottle Opener – Red, Pirate Skull Bottle Opener – Rust and Shark Bottle Opener are small, useful and easy to give as a gift. See Bottle Openers & Corkscrews.

Key chains and bracelets

The Monkey Fist Key Chain (also in red, white and blue), Telescope Key Chain and Helmet Key Chain sit well beside the register, as do the White Cotton Bracelet and White Shackle Bracelet. See Keys & Key Racks and Bracelets.

Sea-life figures

Sea Turtle – Verdigris, Sperm Whale – Rust, Sitting Mermaid and Mini Lobster – Red cover four classic coastal themes: Turtles, Whales, Mermaids & Mermen and Lobsters.

Buoys and brass instruments

Compare the Light Blue Buoy 4″ and Lg. Buoy for a buoy display, and Lobster Buoy Ornaments for a holiday assortment. Compare the Bosun Whistle w/ Box, Telescope w/ Box and Hughes Magnifying Glass – Solid Brass for a nautical gift shelf; confirm the packaging supplied with each item. See Lobster Traps & Buoys and Kaleidoscopes & Telescopes.

Signs and novelty locks

Small brass signs such as Love Shack – Brass and Salty Dog – Brass, and novelty locks like the R.M.S. Titanic Lock and Davey Jones Lock, are conversation pieces. See Signs & Plaques and Locks.

How should a beach shop mix price points?

Think in three tiers. Impulse items (key chains, bracelets, whistles and drawer knobs like the Lobster Knob) go at the counter. Mid-shelf gifts (hooks, bottle openers, paperweights and small signs) fill the walls and tables. A few statement pieces, such as porthole mirrors, ship models and larger brass instruments, anchor the window and give shoppers something to step up to. After approval, compare current prices and order quantities to decide which tiers fit your opening budget. The order minimum is $250.

How should a beach shop balance portable gifts and home décor?

Consider portable gifts such as key chains, bracelets and bottle openers alongside home décor such as hooks, the Fish Bone Key Rack – Rust, door knockers and signs. Adjust the mix using your own sales. A shop can keep the small pieces up front and the home décor deeper in the store.

When should a beach shop place its orders?

If summer is your busiest season, review your opening assortment in winter or spring and use your own sales to plan reorders. Holiday pieces from Ornaments are worth a look in late summer or early fall. Our office is open Monday to Thursday, so plan your ordering week around a closed Friday.

Buying from Moby Dick Specialties: the facts

Who we are	A Fairhaven, Massachusetts wholesaler of nautical gifts and coastal décor, 2,000+ items. We sell to retailers only, never to consumers.
Order minimum	$250 per order (after quantity discounts, before shipping); $75 for showroom pickup.
How to buy	Apply once with your resale certificate, EIN or tax ID. A person reviews it, then you log in to see prices and order.
Showroom	5,000+ sq ft at 10 Pequod Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Appointments strongly encouraged, walk-ins welcome: book a visit.
Office	Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–3 PM Eastern (closed Friday–Sunday) · 508-994-5024 · orders@mobydickspecialties.com
Freight	The carrier’s actual charge, billed when the order ships. No handling fees.

Beach gift shop questions

Do you sell to the public?

No. Moby Dick Specialties sells to retailers only. You need a resale certificate, EIN or tax ID to open an account.

What is the minimum order?

$250 per order, counted after quantity discounts and before shipping. Showroom pickup orders have a $75 minimum.

Why do item names say “Pkg. 6” or “Min. 2”?

Many items are sold by the pack or with a minimum quantity. ‘Pkg.’ identifies the package quantity; ‘Min.’ identifies the minimum purchase quantity. Check the selling unit and quantity shown before ordering.

How do I see wholesale prices?

Apply for a wholesale account. A person reviews each application; once you are approved, you log in and prices appear on every item.

Can I order from Upper Deck Ltd at the same time?

Yes. Upper Deck Ltd is our sister company in the same Fairhaven warehouse. Each company’s order has its own $250 minimum, and orders from both ship together.

Updated October 2026

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