The Local’s List 2023 readers’ choice poll winners for Home, Shopping & Services include categories such as the best specialty store, vintage retailer and much more.
Antique Shop
Renaissance Antiques
When you take your time, who knows what you’ll find?
Second Place: Wildflowers
Runner Up: My Mom Had That
Apartment/Condo Community
Ariza Corpus Christi
Two consecutive years as the local’s favorite living community.
Second Place: The Cosmopolitan
Runner Up: Azali at 7510 (TIE)
Runner Up: La Joya Bay Resort (TIE)
Architecture Firm
Turner – Ramirez
Award-winning designs running the gamut from eye-catching to classic.
Second Place: Gignac Architects
Runner Up: Richter Architects
Auto Detailing
Rick’s Detailing & Body Shop
Bringing new life to old cars.
Second Place: Mendoza Auto Detailing
Runner Up: Meticulous Detailing
Auto Repair Shop
TC Auto Service
Celebrating 36 years of top-of-the-line services with no hassle.
Second Place: Island Tire & Automotive
Runner Up: Dubs Garage
Bait & Tackle Shop
Roy’s Bait and Tackle Outfitters
In-store or online, reel in all your fishing needs.
Second Place: Tackle Town
Runner Up: Marker 37
Body Shop
South Texas Auto Recon
The place to go when things get bent out of shape.
Second Place: Certified Collision Works
Runner Up: G&L Paint and Body
Children’s Clothing
Four Chicks In The Park
These chicks know kids’ fashion.
Second Place: Goo Goo Boujee
Runner Up: Chic & Unique Kids Boutique
Electrical Services
Scott Electric
Don’t get your wires crossed: Scott Electric is here to help.
Second Place: Cervantes Electric
Runner Up: Brice Electric
Farmers Market Vendor (Fresh Goods/Produce)
Mother Clucker Farms
Farmers market eggcellence.
Second Place: Twining Tree Farms
Runner Up: Edelen Farms
Fine Jewelry
Camille’s Original Jewelry Designs
Dazzling the community with custom jewelry for over 30 years.
Second Place: Susann’s Custom Jewelers
Runner Up: Ezekiel Diamond
Fishing Guide/Charter
Capt. Randy Laurrell – Red Tag Guide Service
Making memories one excursion at a time off the beautiful coast of Port A.
Second Place: Capt. Kevin Godsey – Fish Swirl
Runner Up: Eric Ozolins – Ocean Epics
Furniture
Chic to Chic Furniture
Keep your interiors stylishly furnished the Chic to Chic way.
Second Place: My Coastal Home
Runner Up: Garza’s Furniture
Gift/Mercantile Shop
Sew Bonita
A kaleidoscopic boutique brimming with unique handmade products and culturally creative gifts.
Second Place: Flamingo Ranch Boutique
Runner Up: Made in Corpus Christi
Handcrafted Product (non-jewelry)
Sew Bonita
Handsewn clutches, pillows, potholders and more, all in vivid colors and patterns.
Second Place: Hinz Home Company
Runner Up: ChillWax Candle Bar
Handcrafted Jewelry
Tula Blue
Neighbor-made nautical creations.
Second Place: Lavender & Lee
Runner Up: RC Clay
Heating/Air Conditioning
Combat Cooling and Heating LLC
Fighting for your comfort, in heat and cold.
Second Place: Precision Air
Runner Up: Air Solutions Air Conditioning and Heating
Home Builder
Hogan Homes
Over 50 years of high-quality home building.
Second Place: Azali Homes
Runner Up: South Texas Home Builders
Home Cleaning Services
Dust Divas Cleaning Service
The Supremes of home cleaning.
Second Place: So Fresh So Clean Cleaning Service
Runner Up: ABBA Services TX, Inc.
Home Décor
Wildflowers
Timeless wonders abound; you’ll never leave empty-handed.
Second Place: Bleu Frog Mercantile
Runner Up: Chic to Chic Furniture
Home Painter
Southern Painting
From the windows to the halls, ’til the paint covers the walls.
Second Place: A&A Perfection Painting
Runner Up: Soto Painting and Drywall Service
Home Renovation
361 Cabinets and More
Helping 361 residents create the home of their dreams.
Second Place: Flip-Flop Handyman
Runner Up: Innovo Residential
Interior Decorator
Susan Castor Collection
Your pathway to stylish coastal living.
Second Place: Liza Winnie, Places and Spaces Inc.
Runner Up: Rita Bryant
Landscaping
Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.
Make your neighbors jealous with pristine grounds and lush gardens.
Second Place: Turners Gardenland
Runner Up: Padre Landscapes
Lawn Maintenance
Coastal Scapes
Curb appeal starts with a well-manicured lawn.
Second Place: Bonilla Landscaping
Runner Up: Laguna Landscapes
Interior Designer
Studio Cecile
Local’s List newcomer with faultless taste and a keen eye for style.
Second Place: Elizabeth Welsh Interior Design
Runner Up: Bennett Maddox Designs
Mattress Store
Cantwell Mattress
“You can’t well sleep without a Cantwell mattress.”
Second Place: Mattress Firm
Runner Up: Chubby’s Mattress
Outdoor Living Design & Construction
Built Strong Construction LLC
From fences to pergolas, they’ll build it strong.
Second Place: High Tide Docks
Runner Up: Republic of Texas Concrete & Coatings
Pest Control
ABC Commercial Services
ABC, getting rid of pests is easy as 1-2-3.
Second Place: Pest Patrol
Runner Up: Corpest Service Co.
Pet Boarding
Barkaritaville
Soon to be your pet’s favorite luxury resort getaway.
Second Place: Sassy Wags – Debbie Wall
Runner Up: Salty Dog Pet Resort
Pet Store
Feathered Friends & Co.
A little birdy told us this was the best pet store in town.
Second Place: Earthwise Pet
Runner Up: Muddy Paws
Pet Grooming
Grubby Paws Mobile Pet Grooming
Taking your pet’s appearance to the next level.
Second Place: Grooms by Miranda Elite Grooming
Runner Up: Muddy Paws
Pet Training
Sit Means Sit
The Coastal Bend’s resident dog whisperer.
Second Place: Animal Smart Training
Runner Up: Elite K-9
Plant Nursery
Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.
Dedicated to garden education, quality products and top-tier services for our community.
Second Place: Turner’s Gardenland
Runner Up: Planted
Plumbing Services
Sparkling City Plumbing
Don’t get your hands dirty; leave it to the professionals.
Second Place: Lamar Plumbing
Runner Up: Owen Plumbing
Pool Builder/Maintenance
New Wave Dave Pool Service
Pools maintained with paradise in mind.
Second Place: Blue Reef Pools
Runner Up: Moreno’s Pools
Pop-Up Market Event
ArtWalk Downtown Corpus Christi
A must-attend event for the whole family, the first Friday of every month.
Second Place: BUS Shop
Runner Up: Heritage Park Market Days
Pop-Up Market Vendor
JalaPeña’s Salsa
Are you even a local if you haven’t tried JalaPeña’s salsa?
Second Place: Made in Corpus Christi
Runner Up: Tula Blue
Resale Store
Threads
Ten years of buy-sell-trade fashions.
Second Place: Castaways, Rockport
Runner Up: Hi Again
Roofing Company
Pinnacle Roofing
Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep them from fixin’ your roof, babe.
Second Place: Galvan Roofing and Construction
Runner Up: Islanders Roofing and Restoration
Specialty Store (Gear/Goods)
Air & Filters
Providing your family with fresh, clean air.
Second Place: Fly It Port A
Runner Up: La Brujita
Surf Shop
Wind and Wave
Family owned and operated for over 35 years, with the largest surfboard inventory in South Texas.
Second Place: Benjamins Surf & Skate
Runner Up: Dockside Surf Shop
Tree Trimming Services
Tree Amigos
When your limbs need some sprucing up.
Second Place: M&S Tree Service
Runner Up: Woodstock Tree Surgeons
Veterinarian Clinic
VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
Caring for animals is the top priority.
Second Place: Southside Animal Hospital
Runner Up: Everhart Animal Hospital
Vintage Retailer
20/20 Vintage
20/20 gets a 10 out of 10 for housing unique, beautiful designs.
Second Place: Renaissance Antiques
Runner Up: My Mom Had That
Wardrobe Stylist / Personal Shopper
Alexa Gignac, Julian Gold
It’s giving fashion.
Second Place: Pam Raska, Shabby Shack Boutique
Runner Up: Lauren Neal, Edit Mode
Women’s Clothing
Jewels Clothing & Accessories
Shop Jewels to find your wardrobe’s newest gem.
Second Place: Flamingo Ranch Boutique
Runner Up: The B Hive Boutique
