The West End has a vibe and energy that’s undeniable. When I moved from Tulsa to Long Beach 16 years ago, I lived in the West End with my now-husband. Why did you decide to open the store in the West End of Long Beach? At the Codfish Cowboy you can find something for a newborn baby, a bachelorette party, housewarming, 80-year-old Aunt Betty. I’m told I have the ability to choose the perfect gift for anyone. I’ve always been “the best gift giver” in my family. The Codfish Cowboy was an impulsive idea that came from the desire to have a shop in my current hometown that reminded me of the shops I love visiting in my original hometown in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you put a visual perspective to it, imagine it like being a squirrel in a cage. I’m classic for my impulsive “great ideas” that fully lack any research, plan, or thought. What is The Codfish Cowboy and how did the idea for it come about? Here I talk to founder Angela Skudin for If Lost Start Here about what drove her to start The Codfish Cowboy: At the heart of her ethos is the notion of giving back bringing something lovely into your life or home while supporting others, it's a win-win. Skudin prides herself on the fact that when you purchase one of her beautifully curated products, you are supporting a Long Beach maker. ![]() There's a very low chance you'll be able to go in and then find the item on Amazon later. What makes the beachy Codfish Cowboy even more unique is that it's filled with pieces made by local residents. Clever home items, a selection of clothing, unique jewelry, adorable kids stuff and more - it's all the vision of Angela Skudin, its founder and owner. It’s the kind of store where you are guaranteed to find the perfect gift you went in to buy, and also sure to come out with your new favorite thing. In the West End, where the bay and ocean are separated by two blocks, an impressive amount of restaurants, bars, and boutiques bring West Beech Street to life. In the midst of the action is an independent shop that draws you in with earthy smells and a friendly chalkboard whale letting you know they're open. Long Beach, New York is a two square mile city of 30,000 people whose lives revolve around the 3.5 miles of beautiful beaches and 2.2 mile long boardwalk. Surfing, sunny days, and stiff drinks are certainly themes you’ll see thriving in the Long Beach’s West End, but scratch a little deeper and you’ll find so much more to this little community. ![]() It's not the wine country that is the North Fork, it's not the exclusive soiree scene of the Hamptons, nor is it quite the suburban sprawl that takes up much of the rest of Long Island.
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