Charleston, SC
Whether you're a first-time visitor to Charleston or a veteran, you've undoubtedly fallen in love with the sea. There's no need to sing the landlubber blues 'til your next trip to the harbor city: You can get a memento of your maritime adventures by stopping at Harbor Specialties in Charleston's historic district.

A model of a sailboat or powerboat on your mantle would serve as a daily reminder of Charleston and the Atlantic, and you can find a variety of both versions at Harbor Specialties. A door knocker would be a year-round remembrance, too, and Harbor Specialties provides a wide choice here -- from anchors and lighthouses to palm trees and that symbol of Lowcountry hospitality, the pineapple.

You must look like a sailor as well, and Harbor Specialties again accommodates your needs, offering garb that runs the head-to-toe gamut. The shop's stock includes scores of caps and other headgear, plus unique, hand-painted apparel with such bright, colorful designs as the Anchors Away or the Under the Sea. A sailor needs a good grip while traversing the deck, so check out Harbor Specialties' selections of Sperry Top-Sider shoes for both men and women.

Perhaps your boat needs a perfect gift. A prominently placed brass plate will surely impress your passengers, and at Harbor Specialties you can choose from such simple sayings as "welcome aboard" to the more whimsical, such as "Cocktail hours: 0700 to 0659 daily and Sunday." Or pick a flag to run up the mast, such as the traditional Jolly Roger or the palmetto tree offset by a crescent moon.

Most importantly, Harbor Specialties offers the largest selection of Vera Bradley bags in Charleston. All styles and patterns are available -- and the shop offers complimentary, same-day monogramming on the bags. It will provide custom embroidery and monogramming on caps, shirts and Aqua Puff bags as well. Just pick out a font and color and leave the rest to the Harbor crew.

Located in the heart of historic Charleston on East Bay Street, Harbor Specialties specialize in nautical sportswear and accessories such as Tilley hats, Hadley pottery, Sperry deck shoes, Vera Bradley Bags, Henri Lloyd raingear, Tervis tumblers, Aqua Puff bags, nautical code flags, and a large selection of hats and caps.

While-you-wait custom embroidery services are available for items purchased on site.