The owners were so friendly and helpful! The experience was relaxing, and fun! I recommend grabbing some friends and spending a moment together while enjoying this creative experience! 10/10! read more

TLDR: Don't come here with your kids. They do not want you here. I wanted to love this store. I am an artsy fartsy millennial, and I thought this would be a cool memory to make with my young daughter. The shop itself is neat, but the staff were extremely rude to my daughter and I the moment we walked in the door. My little girl is young, I get it--she is 4 years old, but I was closely supervising her. We did our best to follow the directions at the front of the store, but felt like the gentleman working there really didn't want us there at all. He hovered over us, then seemed to get frustrated when we didn't understand that the wire and such was on a different wall and not something we received at checkout. He sat us down and gave us brief instructions. Okay, no problem. It's beads on a wire, fairly self explanatory. I start helping my daughter, who wasn't too keen on my directions, but she is getting beads on her bracelet all the same, so I let it go. Making a wonky bracelet is part of the experience, after all. I make mine, then once we both have something, we go to the register to try and get help finishing up and cashing out. A lady gets up who I thought was a customer. She turns out to be staff as well. She gets all huffy about my girl's bracelet, saying it's too big and indiscriminately removing beads as she sees fit since my (once again, four year old) daughter isn't able to provide quick, meaningful feedback on which beads she likes best. The necklace I made needed a bit more length, so I hurriedly tried to add some of our leftover beads to it as the woman tried to rush us out. I wanted my stuff symmetrical, and she was just bulldozering over me, trying to take stuff out of my hands before I barked, "No. I want it like this." I made some passing comment about, "I thought this would be cute, but it's surprisingly not very kid friendly." She sternly replied, "Yeah, everything here is glass." She finished up my necklace. We took it to the register. I put all of our loose, unused beads in the basket, since the gentleman told us they would be put back if they were unused. He wound up charging us for all the loose beads and untouched bead strands, and I didn't realize until after we left. It was definitely insult to injury, but I think I'd rather keep the beads than deal with them in person again. The prices weren't high enough for me to argue over anyway. This seems like a fun activity if you are a group of adults, but they have absolutely no patience for kids at all. The fact that they advertise kids birthday parties boggles my mind. read more

Didn't get any help or direction on how to pick beads for make and take, or how many may be needed for each type. Just "read the board." Wasn't told they couldn't do earrings until already given the kit and beads selected. This resulted in us having to then put many beads back, and continuously adjusting the specific bead counts as we went. Although I understand they do not have public restrooms, as paying customers I would have expected them to let my child use their restroom. They did not, and could not tell me where the closest one was for us to run to. Although this is a very neat store, their customer service was very disappointing. I would not go back. read more

Found what may be the one remaining bead store remaining at the beach and a total waste of time. Owner greeted us, then never spoke afterwards even while my girlfriend made a small purchase. Offers classes and that seemed to be their primary focus. Oh, and no bathroom. Would never return read more

Great little shop wide variety of beads and supplies, the owners very very helpful. My wife and I have travelled to many countries and all over the United States and I see these little being shops and everything from Southwestern jewellery to foreign beads and bottles and I always thought it would be a fun hobby. So while we were waiting for the seafood buffet next door to open up which we recommend the day if you gonna shop one have launched the other but we decided that maybe it's time that we do something with this hobby together. read more

Made a great memory with family. A great place to visit on a rainy day. made a necklace with my Mom, Dad, Wife and daughter.

Their business is already going under, they can't pay the staff, can barely pay the light bill- as I was told. They also can't afford sturdy chairs. My mother fell and very nearly broke her neck. She is in her 60s and the chair just broke right in half after sitting on it for some time. The employees laughed it off saying "lots of kids spin around on the chairs" if they can't afford to keep their customers safe then they should not be in business. Currently sitting at an urgent care with my elderly mother. Stay out of this death trap!! And they offered NO reconciliation. Extremely unprofessional 0/10 Would not recommend I should've taken a picture of the broken chair but I was too shaken up as I thought I was about to lose my mom in the midsts of what should've been a nice vacation. Just shop on Amazon read more

Love this store. Wish I had one like it at home. Really enjoyed the make it take kits and classes. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Will come back whenever we go to the beach. In the interim will see what I can do to support them with online purchases. Love love them. read more

I have visited this store during the two times that I vacationed in the area. The shop is large and bright. The owner is super friendly. They offer a number classes. (I cannot comment on the quality of the classes as I haven't taken any - hey, I'm on vacation. I'd rather be at the beach!) They also sell finished products - earrings, necklaces, bracelets. They have a great selection of beads including real sea glass and semi-precious stones, findings & kits. They have a great selection of clasps too - IMHO. Stop in and support a local business owner. :) read more

Such a friendly bead shop in Myrtle Beach. This shop offers so much: a great selection of beads, findings, tools and more. They will ship to you so visit the website. They offer a large variety of classes taught by patient and creative instructors. Don't miss this shop....it's a real gem!! read more

I went into Beach Beads and was very disappointed by the unfriendly service I received. The people who worked there never left their chairs to greet me or asked if I needed help. There is a small selection and no names on the beads (type). I was unable to locate the cash register, which was okay in the end because I didn't buy anything. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

I went in this afternoon with my mom and Aunt and I had so much fun! Don't be afraid to ask questions if you aren't sure of something or need help. They are very friendly once you ask for help! I made a bracelet all by myself and my Aunt got earrings, but she didn't have the opportunity to make them (the lady just made them for her). If you want to make your own, make a bracelet! read more

Thanks so much to the folks at this terrific shop for introducing me to jewelry making with aluminum wire. The class I took recently was informative, fun, and inspiring. Plus I left the class with a. beautiful necklace. Highly recommend Beach Beads to everyone who is into beading. Also recommend this shop to anyone who is interested in buying distinctive completed jewelry items. read more

Totally LOVE this place. Super helpfull staff, super nice. A great place to make or buy gifts. Would also be a great place for a girls get together or maybe a bridal shower. read more

I spent a lovely relaxing afternoon today taking a jewelry making class. Heather is knowledgeable and patient. She was so careful to make sure I understood what to do to complete my projects. I made a necklace and earrings with hammered aluminum. I absolutely love them. I bought supplies to create some Christmas gifts. Absolutely well worth the time I spent on my trip to Myrtle Beach. You can only spend so much time at the beach :) read more

If I walk into your store, I don't necessarily expect to be greeted immediately. What becomes problematic, however, is when a second group comes in behind me and the staff stop talking to each other and graciously go over to assist them while my daughter and I have to wait for you to finish assisting them to ask a question because we were not greeted at the door in the same welcoming fashion. Was it because we are olive skinned brunettes and the second group were blonde whites? Our money is still green, and my daughter wanted to buy local gifts as birthday presents for her friends. Don't worry; we'll find something at the outlet mall. I can't give you the zero you deserve in exchange for the welcoming you gave us (zero) to buy your products. read more

I walk into the store and the lady at the cash register across the room asks what am looking for. I name a type of bead. "We don't have that" 30 seconds later "I SAID WE DON'T HAVE THAT". My wife is a beader and I'm sure I could have found a gift for her, but not under the glare of an unfriendly owner. read more

Totally loved this trip!! I wanted to do something with the kids to get out of the rain and this turned out to be a GREAT idea!! The kids even made bracelets and an anklet. The owner and her staff member were super helpful and extremely patient with the kids. We will definitely be back next summer vacation!! read more