We stopped by Sparkles while exploring Broadway at the Beach, and it's such a cute little shop. The…read morestaff was friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. I don't have kids yet, but my fiancée wanted to take a peek -- and I'm glad we did. The store is full of bright, fun, and affordable clothing for little girls, with lots of sparkly, playful designs that would make any kid feel special. It's the kind of store that would absolutely delight any young girl -- and honestly, if I had a daughter, I'm sure she'd fall in love with this place. A charming find tucked right into one of Myrtle Beach's most vibrant spots.

My daughter (4) had an great experience. We purchased the mid-grade package ($75) which includes…read morehair, nails, a little make up (which she got to keep), a bag with a few little gifts that she got to pick out herself, 1 bigger gift, and she got to pick a mermaid swim suit or princess dress and got to pick her favorite song and sing and dance on stage. She had a blast and loved every minute of it. Side note: As the person paying for this experience, I wish they would have done more than one coat of nail polish to help it last a little longer, they didn't use anything to help comb out her hair for the hair do they just kind of try their best with their fingers and bobby pins, and personally my biggest issue was that my daughter really wanted the mermaid bathing suit, however I don't feel 4-year-olds need a bikini, yes there is a tail that does come up and she could technically cover up but the tail does not look very easy to walk in and I feel like there should be more options for the bathing suits being there's multiple options for the princess dress. Luckily my daughter had an amazing day though and felt like a princess and wanted to be Elsa all day. Her excitement made my whole family's day!

Oh we came to the outlet mall to check out a few stores and after my daughter saw balloons everyone…read morewas carrying around she wanted one. We could never find the place but the next day we went to get I've cream at Ben & Jerry's..mmm. It was almost across from us, I went in and asked for a balloon and they gave me one for my daughter...and the sale racks...I could have spent an hour easily in there but I got the cutest little pair of shoes for her for 10$, regular around 45. I want to go back :( I'm not sure where any are close to where we live and I'd never heard of the place before, but ill be looking it up now! :)

Great selection of stores at this local outlet mall. They have a large variety of shops so it…read morereally suits everyone's need. The walk path as many others have referenced are covered, which makes it nice when it's a very hot day. Also, the paths are so wide that you don't feel like you are crowded on top of one another. There are maps throughout so you can grab one easily versus trying to wing it. I also appreciate that they have a food court and various ice cream and coffee shops so if you need a quick bite it is easily accessible to you. Found parking to be easy to navigate and there are several different sections and lots. I didn't find a ton of discounts for reduced prices compared to what I would have expected for an outlet, but it's still fun to kill time when you are looking for something other than the beach to do. Who doesn't love retail therapy?

When I am visiting my family down South in Myrtle Beach, SC my father and I always find the need to…read morevisit the Tanger Outlets for one reason or another. It's usually for sneakers and while my Dad leans on New Balance of late, I've been hooked on Asics for the past few years and that leads me to one of the issues I encountered on this visit. Asics had closed their outlet store a few weeks prior to my paying the family a visit. Sure Pop found something he liked at NB but I was off my plan and needed to figure this out before we headed home. Now its important to know that there are so many shops of all different variety here at the Tanger outlet but I do not advise wandering around aimlessly to find them and instead grabbing one of the maps that are readily available and using it tactically. It's South Carolina after all and can be very very hot at times. I'd suggest that you arrive with a bottle of water to keep you hydrated and maybe a handerchief to dob the sweat off your brow. Oh yeah, also wear a hat, you can thank me later. Outside of the sneaker shops, my favorite stops are the entertainment shops, the places where one can find action figures, pops, and assorted t-shirts with pop culture characters or music icons. There are a number of snack stands and also little jewelry kiosks if you are looking for that kind of stuff. I recall a couple of refreshment stops like Ben and Jerry's but the others elude me as I cobble all of this together. You can hit their website and peruse and like I suggested, go in with a plan first and then noodle about. An important change I noticed this time around was a business office which offered some benches in air-conditioning and bathrooms for visitors to use. There are also a few vending machines with soft drinks, snacks and water, the latter being a very important need while shopping. There was a complimentary WiFi detected which I never mind having since it made check ins easier. That's all I've got on this one and can say that you will likely find yourself in the place for a couple of hours so do mark down where you parked since their lot is massive. Oh yeah and for those curious about the kicks. I decided on a couple of pair of Skechers, a brand I have not really owned many of but these were comfortable and was happy to give them a try. I walk quite a bit in my Big Apple Metropolis and need comfortable sneakers for that. Happy Shopping and remember....bring water :)

I grew up with the Ron John in Coco Beach many years ago. I happened to be in Myrtle Beach and hit…read morethe store there. It brought back some good memories for me.

I was working in the Florida Keys for a little bit but ended up leaving early so I never got to…read moreexperience a Ron Jon Surf Shop down there. I came to this one excited to get some merchandise. I have been traveling the world for the pass two months as a final hoorah before I get a big job to help set me up for my schooling, little did I know that I would be low on money after my long journey around the world. I went up to the register to purchase a shirt, hat, and air freshener. $35 was taken out of my account which was all I had at the moment (which I had no idea). I asked the man helping me if he could cancel my purchase so I could keep my money, he had asked another employee what to do and she said the purchase would have to be finished since the card reader had taken the money and needed the other $13. The man called up staff to the register, and for the few minutes I was waiting, my cousin came up to see what was going on and finished the payment (which I am thankful for). I have worked retail before and I know that the purchase could easily have been cancelled. As happy as I am to have gotten to go to one of these stores, being able to have money in my account would have been a whole lot nicer.

Barefoot Landing in NMB is a scenic, pet-friendly waterfront complex perfect for a stroll along the…read moreboardwalks. With over 50 shops and 14 restaurants, it's a great spot for entertainment at the Alabama Theatre or House of Blues. Don't miss Bully's Pub & Grill for excellent cocktails and beer, followed by outstanding homemade ice cream at Sweet Molly's Creamery. Plus, the free parking and day docking make visiting a breeze. Bonuses: The boardwalks provide a fantastic way to get some exercise while taking in the views of the 27-acre lake and Intracoastal Waterway. You can easily get your steps in by wandering the winding paths that connect different sections of the village. I also enjoy the live outdoor shows in the warmer months.

Absolutely loved this place! Beautiful location, with plenty of room to just relax and enjoy with…read morean offering of complementary lawn chairs, with great selections of unique shops and delicious restaurants with great service. We have visited 3 times in our 5 da stay