I GOT LOST IN THE GAY DOLPHIN! No, I really did! The store is so big with different tiers and levels. You can find anything from Christmas decor to beach home themes, souvenirs, t shirts, magnets, jewelry funny gag gifts and more! There is a pretty cool dolphin statue in the Center of the store that you can walk around read more

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This is a big souvenir shop. They have lots of fun trinkets. They have an area with shark teeth jewelry and just teeth. A post card wall. All kinds of shells. read more

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We made a special effort to go to this iconic gift shop and T-shirt shop on the boardwalk in Myrtle Beach. Since it was only part of the stores we visited, the parking fee for a couple of hours to visit the entire boardwalk was acceptable ($18). There is a huge selection of seashells, sharks teeth, trinkets, mementos/souveniers, T-shirts, and everything beachwear in Myrtle Beach in this unique & historic shop. It's on two complete levels and the amount of unique items in the store is amazing. I wouldn't want to do inventory at months-end here. read more

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I don't understand the hype. The store was junky and hard to walk through without fear of bumping into glasses, etc. in the aisles.

The legendary Gay Dolphin is a must see attraction even if you don't buy anything. There is an entrance on the boardwalk or from the street. This is a multi level gift shop that has been around for ever. It's definitely dated but that's what gives it charm. Lots of great gifts and knick knacks to remember your Myrtle Beach trip. Always a friendly and helpful staff. read more

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We went to the boardwalk and just had to stop at the famous Gay Dolphin Gift Cove. It was large and jam packed with stuff, you could spend a long time wandering and looking around. However the store itself gave thrift shop vibes but with high end boutique prices. While I had hoped to get some gifts to take home, I walked out with handed. Still glad to have stopped in! read more

Gay Dolphin Gift Cove - Gift Shops Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Amazing gift store which became a historical site in Myrtle Beach being around since 1946 about 80 years family owned with a grande selection of gifts, there are also these old fashioned amusement park statues displayed which remind you on a time past. Service is great and employees are friendly and helpful. There is a dolphin fountain in the base of the tower. read more

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Sooooo many cool options just pay attention to where you entered because you can easily get lost! There are so many ups and downs and different floors! There is something for everyone! I stuck to the backside with the beach, mermaid home type decor but there was a whole section upstairs with souvenirs, tshirts, kid stuff, etc. read more

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Need seashells or last minute gifts to take home- may I highly recommend this wonderful gift Cove. I found exactly what I needed for the prices I wanted to pay and I walk away feeling like a super shopper. Just as you walk in and think it's a small location you find yourself going up and down stairs to different areas of the store. The prices are impeccable and the value for the items well worth it. I love to seek and find items and you will need to truly look to find items you'll want to purchase. The selection goes from quirky to elegant as you look through each area. They have seashells from.12 cents all the way to 7.98 per shell. Wind chimes, beach signs, home goods, kids toys, fairies , garden pots, sign, and watering cans, fountains. So much more the variety is beyond everything I could post. You have to come see for yourself. I am going to need another vacation just to get through it myself. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Very cheerful group, everyone we encountered spoke to us. You will have a great experience at this gift shop, thank you all so very much. read more

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The hardest part is parking. Downtown parking is a scam - so we tried to come here 3 times until we finally found a street meter spot. Several floors of fun here. We came for a T-shirt and to visit a long standing landmark shop. They have a cool store within that sells megalodon teeth and I bought 2 big ones. Not everything here is cool but it was fun walking around. They also have a wall of souvenir license plates that has almost every kids name. Like they have a lot of rare names including my daughter who can never find her name on anything. That alone was worth it. read more

Gay Dolphin Gift Cove - Gift Shops Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

So many things in here! More like a flee market with multiple floors and a basement level to street- too much to list - it's a gift shop, junk, weird statues to monumental items, anything sea shell or beach related - Some items are older because on date stamp - that's why I say it's like a flee market read more

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This is your one stop shop for souvenirs, birthday, Christmas, anniversary, or just for fun gifts. They have gifts and every price range from very very affordable lot of this park. They have fast & friendly service. You can't find the perfect gift here, don't know where you could find it. read more

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I'm not even fully sure if this was either the most unhinged or simply the most magical store I've ever had the pleasure of getting lost in. The name and sign drew us in and the multiple levels, the flea market vibe with literally anything imaginable for sale kept us there for what felt like hours. You can buy armor, Elvis, furniture or in my case a fidget spinner and some magnets . Even if you don't intend to buy this is a Myrtle beach institution and everyone should have the pleasure of visiting at least once. read more

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This is the store my granddaughter wanted to visit. There is a few levels of every kind of souvenir you can imagine. Most is over priced. Store is very cramped. She was happy with what she bought so that's all that matters. read more

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A different gift shop experience. This place is huge! There are multiple floors and this place is packed from wall to wall with both beach and non beach themed items. There are different types of mystery grab bags all along the store, some for kids with toys and others for adults. Considering the amount of merchandise they do a great job at keeping order by sectioning out by theme. Some of the themes: shark tooth jewelry/baby sharks preserved, jewelry, bags, ocean collectables like sand dollars/conch shells/assorted shells, there were a lot of items with catchy sayings (like what you see at home goods but some spicy/sarcastic/funny ones), plenty of typical beach memorabilia and home decor. Need a large elephant , or llama? They have them here! We spent almost an hour walking around. All the twists and turns left me a little disoriented and we had trouble finding the exit. Actually a few others were in the same situation so you have been warned lol. The prices were really good! I expected everything to be way more expensive considering this sits on the boardwalk! If you're a collector of many things then it would probably be worth your time to pop in for a stroll around. Just be sure to go when you have plenty of time to explore all of the floors! read more

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They sell a t-shirt here that says "I got lost in the Gay Dolphin". It is a true statement. This place is large. Several levels of shopping. Very confusing trying to navigate through the store. That said, it is a hell of a store. Highly recommend. Part of the store is you normal beach souvenir shop. T-shirts, beachwear, toys, Myrtle Beach themed knick knacks. The rest of it is home decor items. I can't even list all of the items here. Talking a huge selection of sea shells and beach themed home decor items. The selection is overwhelming. They even have beach themed knobs for dressers and some small furniture items. Oh, and there is another section of just non-beach themed items. They even have wooden cigar Indians for sale. The prices are fair, There is something for everyone. It is worth a trip just to look around in amazement. read more

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Many floors to see so much items and things! Very good prices too! Selections on every floor ! I didn't need help finding anything so I didn't really interact with anyone. The cashier greeted me and that was it. read more

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Always so much fun!! Ready to find everything you never knew you needed!!? Head to Gay Dolphin!! Truly a Myrtle Beach tradition! I come home with hermit crabs, stickers and many other non essentials each time I visit! Be sure to visit the fortune teller! read more

Gay Dolphin Gift Cove - Entrance - Gift Shops Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Overwhelming and tight. There is no direction and the aisles are tight. If you want something they probably have a variation of it, but you'll have to hunt for it. Floors and floors of gifts! read more

Is it a huge souvenir store? Absolutely! Most of the stuff is bulk stuff probably ordered from Asia. Cheap and all looks the same. There are some unique items but overall the store just looks very shopped and needs to be better organized and merchandised. It was a cool experience but I would have no need to go back. read more

Gay Dolphin Gift Cove - Outside - Gift Shops Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If you're going to buy gifts or souvenirs for your Myrtle Beach trip this is the one and only place you need to be! This store is littered with so many different cool items you will easily find something to buy! The staff here are also very friendly. read more

Gay Dolphin Gift Cove - Gift Shops Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

We visited this place while on vacation. The place was interesting. It had cute stuff that was reasonable price. HOWEVER, my child and I received absolutely awful service . First the cashier who was a male was very friendly with the man in front of me. When I got to the counter he was extremely quiet no pleasantries not even a hello. Which I thought was odd since he had so much to say to the person in front of me. He threw my items in a bag and told me the total. I realized then it wasn't my imagination he was being rude on purpose. I politely asked to wrap my items in paper too. He told me the items were plastic which they weren't. I did my best to mustard up a smile and politely ask again that he wrap my items just as he did for the man in front of me. He did with much attitude and then shoveled them in a too small bag. I again mustard up a smile and requested a bigger bag. I refused to meet him with his rude behavior. It's not very often I encounter rude behavior like his but he won't ruin my good mood!! read more

I really enjoy this store! It's a staple on the Boardwalk. I always check this store first for any Myrtle Beach souvenirs because they have a wide variety, and the quality is decent and not too expensive. I especially like getting Myrtle Beach shirts, sweatshirts & hoodies from here because they have a pretty decent assortment, the products are really comfortable & the prices are good. Highly recommend! read more

By far, the largest souvenir store on the boardwalk. They had a lot more to offer than just Myrtle Beach merchant. The ins and outs of each level can be very confusing. Definitely, got lost a few times within the store. The store has a lot to offer: Jewelry Section Tons of Seashells for sale Myrtle Beach Merchant Wind Shines Aquatic decorations for the home Shirts Recent Toys Vintage Toys And so so much more. Def stroll through! read more

This place is definitely a treasure cove. Many of the people at the registers were super friendly and there's definitely a lot to see in the store. We mainly came in for souvenirs whilst we were hanging out on the boardwalk. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that the specific person who helped us at the main register was in a bad mood. I said hello and she ignored me. I was going to ask for assistance with an item they kept behind the register (animated skeleton figures) and she didn't even let me get a word out before she told me the total for my items. read more

We had a blast walking around this store. It is full of just about everything. They have clothing, jewelry, gifts, posters, etc. My husband said said it was like a high value dollar store on crack. I don't know if that helps but it definitely paints a picture. The store is three levels and has everything that you could possibly want. We spent three hours playing around and exploring! This is a must during any visit! read more

The gift store claims to be the nation's largest gift shop. I'm not quite sure if it is... but man is it some sort of large. Crammed into this M.C. Escher stairs painting of a store is more gaudy beach gifts than one could ever ask for. It's so big that they have dedicated sections for different themes. Egyptian? They got you! Native American? They got you! Sea shell themed Christmas decorations and ornaments? They got you! We spent probably 30 minutes or so exploring the maze and found all sorts little trinkets, furniture, fountains, name personalized key chains, and scary movie fortune teller machines. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about... the giant glass boxes with the animatronic figures inside that talk and spit out a card with your fortune or future on it. I did one of the machines cause it was a mere dollar to see the little show that it puts on for you and was pleasantly satisfied. I ended up purchasing a couple of air plant magnet seashells and a mister for them. They had the cute idea of nestling little air plants in miniature rams horn style sea shells. I'm not one to decorate with sea shells, but these really caught my eye. I put one on the front of the fridge, and I hope you learn the hard lesson from me if you deicide to get your own sea shells magnet, but one time the fridge door swung open to wide and chipped the seashell on the wall. Womp womp. Good thing I bought two! If you're looking for souvenirs for friends, fam, or even yourself I'd definitely recommend stopping by the Gay Dolphin. It's been at Myrtle Beach since the 1940's apparently, and it's definitely worth a meander through. read more

Beach junk store galore! This shop is conveniently located right on the boardwalk and near the beach. I came in for a browse upon recommendation from a friend, I had no idea this place was as big as it is! I did spot a sign in the window that they allow dogs inside, which is always cool to see since we area always traveling with our furry friends. A large portion of the store focuses on souvenirs. This is the perfect place to pick up knick knacks with "Myrtle Beach" imprinted on them. They also carry an abundance of home decor that is beach or nautical themed. I did see a pretty decent assortment of t-shirts and other clothing items, even some footwear. They do have items at all different price points. I grabbed a Myrtle Beach sticker for a buck and a mini license plate for my friend's kids. If you are looking for memorabilia from your beach vacation, check this spot out. read more

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Cool place for souvenirs. There are many things to see and hidden gems on each level.

I got lost in this store and I loved it. I dont think I even did half the store. So many things. I need to come here again without my husband. So much to see. A lot of things were great prices. And there was something for everyone. If you are down that way. Stop in. You won't be disappointed. They also had mystery bags for different prices, I loved mine. read more

if there's only one gift shop I could go to in Myrtle Beach, it's The Gay Dolphin. it goes on and on and on until your lost! tons of beach decor, shells, jewelry and a lot of other things that are not related to the beach. Most is reasonably priced. And when you're done you can walk out the back door onto the boardwalk and go swimming in the ocean. By the way, I've always had the most helpful workers wait on me read more

Gift shop is located right off the boardwalk . I wasn't sure what to expect to find in this gift shop . I thought this shop was gonna be a small one but I was actually mind blown by how big it really was . I couldn't believe the amount of souvenirs, gifts , and items that they have within the store. They had a little bit of everything you can think of for a gift shop . I definitely recommend this place for anyone whose looking for gifts and stuff to bring back home ! The staff were really nice and helpful as well ! read more

It undoubtably has a huge inventory, but nothing much worth buying. There was one section that had some cute things for the home, but likely you could buy the same stuff for less at a Home Goods or Hobby Lobby. Don't waste your parking fee to go to this place and well, if you want to waste time, have at it. read more

So many boring, similar gift shops. Gay dolphin stands out, unique, vast. The name plate wall is a great touch, better souvenirs than the surrounding area. read more

Totally fun and never ending historic gift shop! Everyone needs to visit the gay dolphin! This is a piece of history and has every kind of novelty or gift you could ask for. If you are on the grand strand and are looking for a an hour to kill- go look around this store. They have a really unique elevator, too! read more

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Everyone so respectful and helpful Loved the beach vibe It was expensive but so our the price of eggs lol So many levels in this store it's crazy Definitely not handicap accessible I will go back can't see everything in one visit! read more

What an awesome beach store! You can find anything and everything beach !! There is so much it would take all day just to name them. I have never been in such a huge beach store, I got lost on the four floors of mezzanine level and basement level floors Highly recommend for beach lovers! read more

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On a whim I bookmarked this store to go in. I was iffy because it didnt have great reviews. Walking around I was just amazed and how huge this store is and how much random stuff it had. So if you are looking for a touristy store, DEFINITELY check this store out! It has about 7-8 floors of different stuff. My daughters name is Cheyenne and it's damn near impossible to find anything with her name on it. Majority of things here did not have her name. But they did have a wall of tiny license plates, like 2x3" that there was one left! So, it was meant to be! They also have a ton of cute wall decor, any shell you can think of and much much more. I would definitely recommend this place and also come back!!! read more

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Truly the best place to buy all your souvenirs, gifts, shirts, toys, magnets, seashells, knick knacks and decor while in the Myrtle Beach area. It was almost overwhelming to walk through the different floors because of the variety of products and gifts the shop has. The postcards were priced at $0.35 which is super cheap compared to postcards I've seen sold elsewhere. Definitely a must stop before you leave Myrtle Beach! read more

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Anything and everything is located in this store. Crazy knickknacks, souvenirs, treasures, junk. Call it what you want, this place will have it with a price sticker. Fun to just walk around and get lost in. Every corner has another shelf with more stuff on it. When in Myrtle Beach, you have to at least make a quick loop. You never know what you might find! We saw someone walk out with a $600 mermaid statue, point proven. read more

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