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Beachwear Stores
The sun and sand are free, but you need some supplies before you hit the beach. The beach stores dotting corners and roads throughout the Grand Strand have become just as much a part of the vacation experience as the ocean itself. Whether you’re looking for sand buckets, beach chairs, souvenirs or t-shirts, you’ll find everything Myrtle Beach in one of these area stores.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Ron Jon Surf Shop boasts two locations on the Grand Strand: one at Broadway at the Beach and one at Barefoot Landing. Both locations offer customers a variety of beachwear such as bathing suits, cover-ups, and clothing, as well as beach toys, surfboards, and more.
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Eagles Beachwear
Since 1981, Eagles stores have been serving vacationers up and down the Grand Strand. If you feel like you’ve passed at least a dozen Eagles beachwear stores in your time on the beach, you probably have. There are at least 30 locations in the area, all selling everything from t-shirts and bathing suits to rafts and beach chairs. Get more info
Wings
With six locations on the Grand Strand and dozens more in other beach towns, Wings is a national chain dedicated to outfitting beachgoers with all the necessary gear. Serving the beach since 1978, its a great place to stop for swimwear, t-shirts, souvenirs and other novelties. Click for details.
Boulineau's
Taking the best parts of a beachwear store, grocery store and gift shop and shoving them into one massive, iconic shop, Boulineau’s has been a staple in the Cherry Grove area of North Myrtle Beach for more than 60 years. This throwback shop has everything a beachgoer needs from groceries and prepared foods to bathing suits, boogie boards and fishing tackle. More information
Bargain Beachwear
Need something for the beach in a pinch? Check out Bargain Beachwear for some of the lowest prices on vacation items and souvenirs around. You’ll find jewelry, accessories, swimwear, sundresses, sunglasses, towels, bodyboards, beach games and more from brands such as Speedo, Rider, Body Glove and many others. There are 15 locations in all.
Whales Nostalgia City & Museum
Whales Beachwear store has a pair of Myrtle Beach locations (one on Kings Highway and one in Surfside Beach) that are partnered up with a unique gift shop call Nostalgia City & Museum. Here you can find not only the standard beach gear, but also a variety of throwback items including vintage signs, antique car paraphernalia and much, much more.
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