Gate A concourse is where you’ll find Sun & Sand
Sun & Sand sits airside in Terminal A at Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS), so you hit it after security on most US and international departures. It’s a small souvenir and travel-essentials shop focused on Bahamas-themed merch rather than generic airport stock. Expect bright island colors on almost every shelf and a heavy focus on last-minute gifts for people back home.
Typical prices run higher than downtown Nassau: a printed t‑shirt often lands around $25–$30, small magnets and keychains cluster in the $5–$10 range, and basic toiletries usually cost a couple dollars more than in town. You’re paying airport markup, but it’s still cheaper and less frantic than grabbing something at the very last kiosk by the gates.
Inventory leans hard into beach and sun themes. Think straw hats and caps that actually help if you forgot one for a mid‑day walk at Cable Beach, plus flip‑flops and cover‑ups that work fine for resort pools. You’ll also see sunscreen in multiple SPFs, after‑sun lotion, and travel-sized aloe that’s handy if you caught too much sun during a day trip to Rose Island.
On the snack and drink side, you’ll usually find packaged Bahamian candies and rum cake-style souvenirs that travel well in a carry-on. Most items are sealed and labeled clearly for US customs, which saves guesswork if you’re heading to a TSA re‑screen in Miami or Charlotte. For quick bites, think prepacked rather than fresh food.
Hours generally track flight banks, opening by the first morning departures around 6:00–7:00 and staying open through the evening bank that wraps up after 20:00. Staff start pulling gateside-style last calls about 20–30 minutes before closing. If you want anything specific, shop before you sit down at your gate instead of waiting for a final boarding call.
Practical tip: if your party needs sunscreen or gifts, send one person here right after security while others handle currency exchange or the restroom; it saves a second walk across Terminal A later.