It all began at the corner of 8th Ave South and Third Street…

Back in the Summer of 1990, we wanted to bring to the Jacksonville Beaches area a place where people could not only shop for unique and edgy products, but we also wanted to create a place that someday could become ingrained or woven into the culture of the area we were quickly growing to love. We wanted to create something more than just a retail store. We wanted to create something that would last.

What it means to be young, fiercely individual and to have a smoldering desire to express yourself  through tattoos, piercings and fashion was what we wanted to pour into our store. From that energy, effort, love, and sweat was born one of the area’s most unique local businesses. As many trends have come and gone and come back again, we have tried to stay true to the roots of those that have inspired us in the beginning, as well as those who enabled us to remain relevant after all these years.

At Carribbean Connection, you will find a passion for music, piercings, tattoos and pop culture in our entire team and in everything we do. Nothing makes us happier than sharing the passion and enthusiasm our loyal customers show as they come to us looking for new ways to express themselves.