09/29/2021
You’ve arrived at Holiday Inn – “At The Pavilion” for your Myrtle Beach vacation and that means enjoying time in the sun, lots of good food and…shopping! The Grand Strand is home to all kinds of shopping malls, complexes and plazas. No matter what you are looking for we can guarantee Myrtle Beach has a store for you – and being on vacation is the perfect excuse to treat yourself!
Now we might be biased, but one of our favorite places to shop is right outside our front door on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk! We’ve put together a list of our favorite Myrtle Beach Boardwalk shops for you to check out during your stay. Best of all, all of these shops are less than a 10-minute walk from our oceanfront resort.
Address: 1107 N Ocean Blvd.
Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. – Midnight
Located just across from the SkyWheel and known as the “largest surf shop in the Carolinas”, Tsunami Surf Shop is the perfect place for all of your beachwear needs! They carry high-end surf brands and clothing items such as t-shirts, bathing suits, hats and cover-ups! Tsunami Surf Shop also carries longboards, surfboards, sunglasses and other outdoor sporting accessories.
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Address: 980 Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. – Midnight
The name says it best – Boardwalk Beachwear is a quaint local shop featuring funny t-shirts, Myrtle Beach gear, swimsuits, beach towels, funky gifts and shelves filled with beachy decor. Stop by for one of their intricate and beautiful henna tattoos or just explore the rows of unique finds. Boardwalk Beachwear is located between Moe Moon’s and the Gay Dolphin on the Boardwalk.
Address: 1105 N Ocean Blvd.
Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. – Midnight
Surf’s Up is another beachwear store located next to Tsunami Surf Shop. Score one-of-a-kind t-shirts, beach essentials, keepsake keychains and beach towels flanked with sports teams and cute animals. They also sell more unique items like hookahs, ninja stars and swords. Surf’s Up has something for everyone!
Address: 916 N Ocean Blvd.
Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Gay Dolphin Gift Shop has been around since 1946! It is known as a “Myrtle Beach Institution” and referred to as “the most unique gift shop on the Grand Strand”. Explore seven floors and 26,000-square-feet full of unique gifts that are sure to be a memorable symbol of your Myrtle Beach vacation for years to come! From shark’s teeth and seashells to jewelry and t-shirts, The Gay Dolphin Gift Shop is a great place for everyone in your family!
Address: 204 9th Ave N
Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Just off the main strip behind Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, visitors will find Discount City. Swimsuits, boogie boards, t-shirts, hoodies, beach towels and hats – this store has all the Myrtle Beach souvenirs your heart could desire at the best prices. Pick up a coffee cup or seashell frame for a gift or buy yourself a cute new beach bag and floppy hat.
Address: 904 Ocean Blvd.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Midnight
Boardwalk Paradise is the ultimate beach town general store. From saltwater taffy and souvenir water bottles to beachy apparel and artwork, you are sure to check off every item on your souvenir shopping list. You’ll love their quality brands and wide selections. Boardwalk Paradise is accessible from the Boardwalk or Ocean Blvd.
Address: 919 N Ocean Blvd.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Midnight
The I Love Sugar candy shop will definitely be a hit with your kids, although we don’t suggest visiting right before their bedtime! This 6,000-square-foot store is one of the most unique candy shops you will ever visit. Go see the 65-foot mermaid made out of gummy sharks and gaze at more than 30,000 gummy bears suspended from the ceiling. They even serve a variety of gelato flavors. A visit to I Love Sugar will entertain for hours.
Address: 918 S Ocean Blvd.
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
From Bob Marley t-shirts to bohemian style apparel, Good Vibes brings an extra dose of relaxing island vibes to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Other great finds include quirky miniature surfboard signs, endless tie-dye t-shirts, puka shell necklaces, incense and party beads. This Myrtle Beach Boardwalk shop is truly one-of-a-kind.
Address: 1103 S Ocean Blvd
Hours: Daily 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Great band t-shirts, customized dog tags and hundreds of quality sunglasses – these are just a few of the great finds at Grasshopper. Customers rant and rave about the helpful and friendly staff, customizable t-shirts and hoodies and engraving services. You can’t miss their neon green sign, located directly across from Landshark Bar & Grill.
All of this shopping will definitely work up an appetite. Check out the best Myrtle Beach Boardwalk restaurants or the delicious fare that can be found just beyond the Boardwalk at these oceanfront restaurants!
If you have any questions about the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, take a look at our list of FAQs for everything you need to know.
