Shopping · Myrtle Beach · United States
Shopping in Myrtle Beach
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach · Photo: Hlecroy, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Shopping is mostly about beachwear, souvenirs and outlet malls, with Barefoot Landing, Broadway at the Beach and Market Common the main open-air centres. Best souvenirs: Pawleys Island rope hammock, Saltwater taffy and Shark teeth.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 0
- Top souvenir
- Pawleys Island rope hammock
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Where to shop
Broadway at the Beach
Souvenir shops, clothing brands and candy stores around Lake Broadway.
Barefoot Landing
Open-air shops and restaurants on the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach.
Market Common
Brand-name shops and boutiques on walkable streets.
Tanger Outlets
Outlet malls on US 501 and on Kings Highway north of town.
What to buy
Pawleys Island rope hammock
Hand-woven cotton or polyester rope hammocks, made in Pawleys Island since the 19th century.
Saltwater taffy
Boxes of taffy from the Boardwalk candy shops.
Shark teeth
Fossil shark teeth found on the beach or sold in shell shops.
Local hot sauces and seafood seasoning
Lowcountry boil spice blends and sauces from seafood markets.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Neighbourhood · Central Myrtle Beach
Broadway at the Beach
A large shopping and entertainment complex built around Lake Broadway, with shops, restaurants, bars, attractions such as WonderWorks and the Hollywood Wax Museum, and evening fireworks over the lake on summer nights.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Market · North Myrtle Beach
Barefoot Landing
An open-air shopping and dining village on the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach, built around a lake with boardwalks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Kids
- Food
Street · Market Common
The Market Common
A walkable town centre of shops, restaurants and a cinema on the former Air Force base.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- Kids
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Hushpuppies, Boiled peanuts, Saltwater taffy and fudge and Sweet tea. Every seafood restaurant on the coast. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Central Myrtle Beach and the Boardwalk | $$ | Oceanfront hotels, arcades and the SkyWheel along Ocean Boulevard |
| Shore Drive and Arcadian Shores | $$$ | Resort towers on a quieter stretch at the north end of Myrtle Beach |
| Market Common | $$$ | Planned town centre on the former Air Force base, near the airport |
| Surfside Beach | $$ | A small town south of Myrtle Beach that markets itself as 'The Family Beach' |
| Murrells Inlet and Garden City | $$ | Fishing village restaurants on a salt-marsh boardwalk, with a beach town next door |
| Pawleys Island | $$$ | Old summer cottages, rope hammocks and no high-rises at the south end of the Strand |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip about 18–20% at table-service restaurants, a few dollars at buffets, $1–$2 per drink at bars, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares, and a few dollars per day for hotel housekeeping.
- Cover up with a shirt and shoes when you leave the beach for shops and restaurants.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–February; the busiest months are June–July.
- April: SOS Spring Safari — shag dancing festival in North Myrtle Beach (usually April)
- May: Blue Crab Festival in Little River (usually May)
- September: SOS Fall Migration — shag dancing festival in North Myrtle Beach (usually September)
- November: Christmas shows at the Grand Strand theatres begin (usually November)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for shopping, couples and food lovers
Market Common
Planned town centre on the former Air Force base, near the airport
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Myrtle Beach?
Pawleys Island rope hammock, Saltwater taffy, Shark teeth and Local hot sauces and seafood seasoning.
+Where is the best shopping in Myrtle Beach?
Broadway at the Beach: Souvenir shops, clothing brands and candy stores around Lake Broadway.