Myrtle Beach Shopping: A Walker’s Paradise
Whether you’re coming for summer vacation, golf trip or
special romantic weekend, shopping on the Grand Strand is as popular as
picking up shells and eating seafood and there are infinite stores,
malls and shopping centers where you’ll find the perfect gifts,
eclectic home décor and trendy fashions. From one-of-a-kind boutiques,
where fresh, new ladies’ accessories are all the rage, to
400,000-square-foot complexes with name-brand stores and restaurants,
Myrtle Beach whets your shopping appetite.
If shopping is your
preferred pastime, then put on your favorite walking shoes because good
deals and unique gifts are calling your name from the hundreds of
stores in the Myrtle Beach area. You won’t be able to visit them all in
one outing, but that’s okay, because most places are open daily.
Ocean
Boulevard has many street level shops, eateries and amusements that
remain open late into the night in summer. A great place for Mardi Gras
beads and beach towels, it’s a favorite hangout among the teenagers. Be
sure to stop by the Gay Dolphin, a Myrtle Beach icon gift shop that
dates back to the 1970s with a video arcade and observation deck and
don’t forget to pick up that souvenir t-shirt from Harley-Davidson.
Callahan’s of Calabash
Callahan’s offers a unique shopping experience on the
north end of the Grand Strand. The enticing exterior, with wrap-around
porches and majestic trees, only hints at the treasures you’ll find
inside. Within its 35,000 square feet are four areas waiting to be
explored.
At Callahan’s Nautical Gifts you’ll find the perfect
coastal accessories for your home—from brass bells and handmade
sailboats to beautiful wall art and fine jewelry. The Pea Landing
Mercantile is reminiscent of the town’s name prior to being called
Calabash. This country store with gourmet foods also offers linens,
ceramics and garden accessories. Callahan’s Fudge Co. tempts your sweet
tooth with homemade confections, chocolate-dipped treats and more than
40 scrumptious flavors of fudge. Everyday is Christmas at Callahan’s
St. Nick Nack’s Christmas Shop where holiday cheer spreads among more
than three million ornaments.
Open daily. (Highway 179 at the traffic light in the heart of Calabash; 800-344-3816)
www.callahansgifts.com
The Curious Mermaid, Gifts for the Home and Garden
The Curious Mermaid, Gifts for the Home and Garden
Indulge
in a nautical treat at The Curious Mermaid where hand-crafted works of
art are displayed, such as exquisite bronze mermaid cocktail tables and
wrought iron wine racks for your home, and bejeweled garden stakes and
antique copper weathervanes for your garden. Stained glass pieces,
hand-blown glass balls and hand-carved shorebirds add to the abundance
of nautical wares. Open March through November.
(1669 Highway 17 North, Little River; 843-280-0050)
www.thecuriousmermaid.com
Toby’s World Gifts
Combine a family-run business with Old World charm and
you get Toby’s World Gifts. See the selection of gourmet candies, home
accents, jewelry, Yankee Candles and Lenox tableware. They have a
special children’s section, Christmas novelties, garden wares, and
quality lace and aromatherapy lamps. Marvel at the Nickelodeon Player
Piano while shopping through a vast array of home and gift ideas. For
your shopping convenience, Toby’s World Gifts offers shipping.
(Highway 17 in Little River; 843-249-2174)
www.tobysworldgifts.com
Barefoot Landing
Shop both sides of a 27-acre lake and alongside the Intracoastal Waterway at
Barefoot
Landing, miles of boardwalk takes shoppers past factory outlet stores,
boutiques, and specialty shops that intermingle with nature.
Reminiscent of an old fishing village, Barefoot Landing incorporates
four distinct regions.
At the Dockside Village you’ll find the
Barefoot General Store, Tango Bay Clothing Company, University of Rock
& Roll and dozens more shops. Lighthouse Jewelers and Wee R. Sweetz
are among the stores at Boardwalk Shops and the Carousel Courtyard
includes Conley’s House of Magic. Don’t forget to seek out California
Leather, Birkenstock and John Deere at the Waterway Shoppes.
Looking
for evening excitement? This picture-perfect setting offers more than
shopping. The Waterway Fireworks Spectacular is at 10:15 p.m. every
Monday and Saturday in the spring and summer. And with more than 15
waterfront restaurants, Alligator Adventure, the House of Blues, the
Alabama Theatre and Barefoot riverboat cruises, vacationing families
may spend a whole day at Barefoot Landing.
The Barefoot
Landing Welcome and Reception Center at Dockside Village offers
stroller rentals and complimentary wheelchair service. Open daily.
(4898 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach; 800-272-2320)
www.bflanding.com
Christmas Mouse
Christmas dreams come true year round as the Christmas
Mouse encourages visitors to get in the holiday spirit, even in July.
Peruse a grand selection of full-size artificial trees and all the
spectacular trimmings, including novelty ornaments, fanciful garland,
colorful lights and unique tree toppers. Or add to your holiday
ceramics collections with pieces from respected companies such as
Department 56, Possible Dreams and more. Open daily.
(4852 Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach; 843-272-5252)
www.christmasmouse.com
Hope Taylor & Company
For a tranquil experience, visit Hope Taylor &
Company, a high-quality boutique in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.
Choose from an array of gifts, home décor and jewelry, including
Waterford Crystal, Tommy Bahama bed linens and Brighton watches and
handbags. Original oil paintings, Lee Middleton dolls and nostalgic
furniture lend to the charm of this shopper’s retreat.
(312 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach; 843-281-9650)
www.hopetaylorcompany.com
Martin’s Golf and Tennis Superstore
Don’t miss this sports mecca where golf and tennis are
the superstars. More than 300 sets of golf clubs are displayed from
well-respected names like Taylor Made, Ping and Wilson. And if tennis
is your game, choose from more than 60 types of tennis racquets,
including Prince, Head and Dunlop.
At Martin’s it’s not just
about the 30,000 pairs of golf shoes in stock or the clothing labels
like Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Norman, Hannah Sport or EP Pro; it’s about
meeting every need of the golf and tennis enthusiast from the
golf-fabric upholstered chair to grip replacement services. PGA pros
are on hand to offer a golf swing analysis that might help improve your
game and they can also customize golf clubs for that perfect fit.
Before you hit the links, venture over to Martin’s Golf and Tennis
Superstore with two Grand Strand locations to better serve you. (2310
Highway 17 South, North Myrtle Beach, 843-272-6030;
1400 29th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, 843-839-4653
http://www.martinspgatoursuperstore.com/
Colonial Mall
At the terminus of the Conway Bypass, within easy
access no matter where you’re staying, Colonial Mall features more than
95 stores, with anchors JCPenney, Belk and South Carolina’s only Bass
Pro Shops Outdoor World. With stores ranging from American Eagle
Outfitters to Zales Jewelers and a 10-screen movie theatre that
presents today’s blockbuster hits, this smoke-free environment will be
a homerun with your family.
New to Colonial Mall in 2004 is
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World for all your hunting, fishing, camping and
boating needs. The distinctive architecture is reminiscent of a rustic
mountainside lodge. The 2-acre store with true-to-form wildlife
displays and larger-than-life saltwater aquarium housing trophy fish is
adjacent to its Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant, which has a sushi
bar and see-through fireplace.
Colonial Mall’s guest services
distribute complimentary wheelchairs, wrap gifts and provide discounted
tickets to area theatres. Open daily.
(10177 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach; 843-272-4040).
Harley-Davidson
Whether you prefer the simplicity of a Sportster® or
the decked-out version of an Ultra Classic® Electra Glide®,
Harley-Davidson has toys and accessories for the gear heads of the
world. In addition to the wide selection of new and used motorcycles,
parts and accessories, Harley-Davidson carries denim and leather
apparel, roasted coffee, alarm clocks and much more.
They even
offer motorcycle rentals to those with valid motorcycle operator’s
license. Bike showrooms are at the two larger stores: Myrtle Beach
Harley-Davidson (closed Mondays) and The Harley-Davidson / Buell Shop
at the Beach (open daily).
(Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 South Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach; 843-369-5555 and
The Harley-Davidson / Buell Shop at the Beach 4002 Highway 17, North Myrtle Beach; 843-663-5555) www.myrtlebeachharley.com
QVC Outlet
You never know what you’ll find at QVC Outlet because
the inventory constantly changes. But one thing is for sure, you can
expect good bargains on housewares, electronics, jewelry and more, just
like you see on the home shopping channel. Open daily. (Waccamaw
Factory Shoppes, ½ mile west of Intracoastal Waterway and Highway 501,
Myrtle Beach; 843-236-3688)
Tanger Outlet Centers of Myrtle Beach
Two Grand Strand locations mean more outlet savings.
It’s bargain hunting at its best when prices are discounted up to 40%
every day. Buy direct from the manufacturer and save money while on
your family beach vacation.
Myrtle Beach’s newest outlet complex
is 400,000 square feet of shopping treasures featuring 100 stores
including Banana Republic, Coldwater Creek, S&K Menswear,
Farberware, Liz Claiborne, Old Navy, Book Warehouse and Nags Head
Hammocks. Conveniently located at the intersection of Highways 17 and
22 (Veterans Highway), Tanger Outlet Center is a sprawling shopper’s
paradise. Open daily.
(10835 Kings Road, intersection of Highway 17 North and Highway 22, Myrtle Beach; 866-838-9830)
For
more outlet savings, travel three miles west of the Intracoastal
Waterway on Highway 501 for another Tanger Outlet Center location.
Discover quality family fashions, home accessories, ideal gifts and
more at this newly expanded shopping center. Visit more than 100 outlet
stores, including Bose Factory Store, Crabtree & Evelyn, Le Gourmet
Chef, Tommy Bahama and Ultra Diamond Outle.
(Highway 501 North, 3 miles west of the Intracoastal Waterway, Myrtle Beach; 866-665-8677) www.tangeroutlet.com
Inlet Square Mall
Stein Mart, JCPenney, Belk and KMart anchor more than
55 stores and specialty shops, including Books-a-Million, Bath &
Body Works and New York & Company. The mall’s Kids’ Zone has 1,000
square feet of soft, padded play area where climbing, spinning and
sliding opportunities abound for youngsters up to 8-years-old. Situated
in the middle of the food court, the Kids’ Zone makes for a perfect
shopping break. The on-site 12-plex movie theater and the variety of
restaurants that surround the one-story mall make for a pleasant outing
the whole family will enjoy. Open daily.
(10125 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet; 843-651-6990)
www.inletsquaremall.com
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