A Myrtle Beach vacation just wouldn’t be complete without doing some shopping and in this seaside resort town, there is so much shopping to do. Large-scale complexes that combine shopping, dining and entertainment are popular with the whole family. Lakefront stores, boardwalks, beautiful scenery and landscape that really will entice you to stop and smell the roses are all part of the Myrtle Beach shopping experience.
Myrtle Beach features brand new shopping complexes with your favorite high-end stores and big city restaurants. There are outlet malls where you can find the deal of the day and charming boutiques and independent shops are all along the Grand Strand. Myrtle Beach is an excellent destination for a girlfriends’ getaway where ladies can spend all day and into the night shopping all the treasures offered here. Put on your most comfortable walking shoes, grab a map and perhaps a coupon booklet for additional savings, and it is time to hit the stores and malls for fashion, home décor and gifts galore!
Calabash:
Callahan’s of Calabash
The wrap around porches, large shade trees and weathered look of Callahan’s of Calabash is so inviting. You’ll want to stop and explore all the rooms and nooks and crannies of this sprawling gift store—all 35,000 square feet. It’s coastal living décor at its finest with a wide selection of art, handmade sailboats and even brass bells. Take a little of the beach home with you when you shop at Callahan’s of Calabash. Within the walls of Callahan’s you’ll find the St. Nick Nack’s Christmas Shop that features millions of Christmas ornaments, which makes Christmas decorating fun anytime of year, and the Fudge Co. that smells as sweet as it sounds—dozens of homemade fudge flavors, handmade candy and saltwater taffy. And the Pea Landing Mercantile pays homage to what the area was called before being named Calabash. Here the selection of garden décor, linens and ceramic home décor will occupy some of your time. Open daily.
(Highway 179 at the traffic light; 800-344-3816)
Little River:
Toby’s World Gifts
Stop in Toby’s World Gifts for some good old fashioned fun. The Nickelodeon Player Piano is an attraction by itself and the children’s section provides something for even the youngest members of your family. Candles, tableware, jewelry and nice home décor are all part of the Toby’s experience. The family run business brings Old World ambiance to South Carolina and even provides visitors a wide selection of gourmet candy.
(Highway 17, Little River; 843-249-2174)
North Myrtle Beach:
Barefoot Landing
Theatre, dining, live entertainment and dozens of stores surround a 27-acre lake that lies alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. Wooden boardwalks, lush landscaping and more than 15 restaurants that serve lunch and dinner wind throughout Barefoot Landing. It’s a shopper’s paradise where good deals, unique gifts and vacation souvenirs are at every turn. Look around and you’ll notice that Barefoot Landing is fashioned after an old fishing village with four regions: Dockside Village, Boardwalk Shoppes, Carousel Courtyard and Waterway Shoppes. Explore all corners of Barefoot Landing, including the live entertainment at House of Blues’ concert hall and Alabama Theatre. Fireworks, a riverboat cruise and Alligator Adventure round out the long list of family entertainment to be had at Barefoot Landing. Open daily. Visit the Barefoot Landing Welcome and Reception Center at Dockside Village for stroller rentals and complimentary wheelchair service.
(4898 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach; 800-272-2320)
Christmas Mouse
Feel the Christmas spirit every day of the year at Christmas Mouse, where Christmas trees and all the ornaments and holiday décor you can imagine are available year round. It’s holiday splendor at the beach. Popular Christmas collections include Possible Dreams and Department 56 and tree trimmings like garlands, lights and toppers are on display throughout the year. Bask in holiday music and Christmas cheer every time you visit Christmas Mouse.
(4852 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach; 843-272-5252)
Hope Taylor & Company
The upscale boutique of Hope Taylor & Company is right downtown North Myrtle Beach. It’s a shopping experience designed for the ladies where name brand linens, jewelry, art, collectibles and furniture set the tone for an elegant day. Choose from labels such as Tommy Bahama, Lee Middleton, Waterford and more at Hope Taylor & Company.
(312 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach; 843-281-9650)
Martin’s Golf and Tennis Superstore
If you hit the links or love to play doubles on a tennis courts, then Martin’s Golf and Tennis Superstore is for you! Featuring the brand names you know and trust—Prince, Wilson, Dunlop, Ping, Taylor Made—the clothes and accessories you want and the sports equipment that you need, Martin’s is a golf and tennis enthusiast’s paradise. But the mega store goes beyond shelves of tennis racquets and golf clubs as there are sports-themed furniture and a golf simulator, too. Services at Martin’s include grip replacement, golf swing analysis with a PGA pro and fittings for custom clubs. There are two Martin’s Golf and Tennis Superstore locations in the Myrtle Beach area to serve you.
(2310 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach; 843-272-6030
1400 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach; 843-839-4653)
www.martinspgatourssuperstore.com
Myrtle Beach:
Myrtle Beach Mall
Easy to find and a joy to peruse, the Myrtle Beach Mall is a little north of the Highway 22 and Highway 17 intersection. You can’t miss the two-acre Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store that serves as a rustic anchor with a mountainside lodge feel to it and features Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant, saltwater aquarium and wildlife displays. Get wheelchairs and discounted tickets to local theatres from Myrtle Beach Mall’s guest services. Open daily.
(10177 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach; 843-272-4040)
Harley-Davidson
Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson is an icon for motorcyclists and those who wish they were. Bikers love the parts and services available at the Myrtle Beach location, while people who simply love the idea of Harleys have plenty to appreciate with Harley-Davison clothing, home décor, roasted coffee and even alarm clocks. Shop and test drive the motorcycles on the showroom floor or place a custom order so it is built to suit. Motorcycle rentals are available with a valid motorcycle operator’s license.
(Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach; 843-369-5555. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop at the Beach 4002 Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach; 843-663-5555. Open daily.)
Tanger Outlet Centers of Myrtle Beach
Who doesn’t love a great bargain? Myrtle Beach’s outlet malls are easy to find and overflowing with good deals. Tanger Outlet Centers has two locations and more than 100 outlet stores to shop. Featuring such name brand favorites as Banana Republic, Farberware, Coldwater Creek, Nags Head Hammocks, Bose, Tommy Bahama and the beautiful jewels of Ultra Diamond Outlet, Tanger Outlet Centers can help update your home and your closet without breaking the bank.
(10835 Kings Road, Highway 17 and Highway 22 intersection, Myrtle Beach; 843-838-9830
Highway 501, three miles north of the Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach; 866-665-8677)