Gulf View Square is a classic small town shopping mall. It is not overly crowded and has the stores people need. Some find it a shadow of what it once was and note it can be pretty dead, with only a handful of stores and a few food court places open. However, others love it and enjoy browsing the stores that are left. There is lots to see and some to do for little ones, making it worth a weekend visit. Recently, the mall is starting to get lots of new small businesses and new food shops. The staff at the stores have been kind, helpful, and friendly.