Myrtle Beach Shopping

The number 3 reason people come to Myrtle Beach (following the ocean and golfing) is to participate in that ever-popular activity called shopping. It appeals to all ages, sexes and it can fit into every budget. Also, the Travel Industry Association of America rates shopping as #1 on the list of travelers’ activities.

The Grand Strand is doing their part to provide the best of the best. Whether you are visiting for a week, are a winter resident, or are just coming for that holiday bargain, shopping in Myrtle Beach can be both rewarding and fun!

Myrtle Beach offers three huge factory outlet centers as well as three shopping malls. You can spend an entire day at either of the mega-shopping complexes Broadway at the Beach or Barefoot Landing, which feature an assortment of retail shops, boutiques, and galleries. Other choices steer you further south into Pawley’s Island and Georgetown, where you’ll find a peaceful Lowcountry setting with many specialty shops.

After you visit these shopping venues, take a ride west to downtown Conway. Its river town style is reminiscent of yesteryear, yet its stores provide modern upscale products and services.

It could be said that the phrase “Shop ‘til you drop” was coined with the Grand Strand in mind. Here the toughest challenge you’ll find is being limited to twenty-four hours in one day! Regardless of where you are shopping on the Strand, you will be satisfied with your experience (and don’t forget your bargains!).

Coastal Grand Mall - The newest and largest mall in South Carolina opened on March 17th. Already 85 percent leased, the $200 million, 1-million-square-foot Coastal Grand is situated on 170 acres on U.S. 17 Bypass, just south of the intersection of Highway 17 Bypass and U.S. 501 near Myrtle Beach International Airport. The mall includes 20 retailers that are new to the Myrtle Beach market. They include Dillard's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Abercrombie & Fitch and Bed Bath & Beyond. Sears and Belk moved into Coastal Grand from Myrtle Square Mall which is now closed. The mall's design incorporates a coastal Carolina theme: shutters throughout the food court, floors that resemble boardwalks in certain areas and fish netting in what will be the restaurant area. The mall also features a 14-screen Cinemark Theater with stadium seating.

Two chain stores new to the Myrtle Beach area have opened on the outparcels of Coastal Grand. Costco and Best Buy.

Colonial Mall offers over 90 stores, including Belk and JC Penney. It is located about 8 miles north of Myrtle Beach on US-17. Bass Pro Shop will be opening in the mall soon, along with a 12,000 sq. ft. restaurant, Islamorada Fish Co.

Inlet Square Mall, Murrells Inlet. at Hwy 17 Business and Hwy l7 Bypass offers many stores for your shopping pleasure, as well as sponsoring many events and programs.

Broadway at the Beach - Specialty shops and boutiques filled with delightful surprises you won’t find anywhere else in Myrtle Beach. All are nestled around a 23-acre lake in three distinctively themed "Villages": the Caribbean Village, Charleston Boardwalk, and the New England Fishing Village.

Tanger Outlet - With the nation's most popular brand name manufacturers and upscale designer outlet stores, the Tanger Brand delivers the very best savings on first-quality merchandise direct from the manufacturer to you.

Pawleys Island Hammock Shops - This is the birthplace of the original rope hammock and home to two dozen Lowcountry cottage shops, with such treasures as fine handcrafts, jewelry, clothing, and furniture. (800-332-3490)