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The Market Common

4.3 (84 reviews)
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Nicole E.

This is such a nice uptown downtown shopping area. There's the usual chain mall stores, some higher end shops too. Lots of great sport to eat at here, tried the Tupelo Honey Cafe today. It's lined with nice exterior buildings and shops, perfect spot to go for a stroll after lunch on a beautiful sunny day like today. They have lots of places to sit along the walkways. There are benches and rocking chairs scattered about. They have music playing as you walk to the different shops on all the sidewalks. Amplified through their outdoor speakers. There are even public restrooms mattered on the different streets. There's enough parking in the structures as well as on the street.

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Rina M.

Loved this placed! The Market Common is a beautiful place for dining and shopping in Myrtle Beach. The cute shops & restaurants surrounded by beautiful trees and benches gives the southern relaxing vibes- I can walk around this place all day. If you're in the Myrtle beach area this spot is must to visit.

Aimee N.

What a family friendly, clean, beautiful non touristy place to visit. The eat, play, live signs are really true. It is just so pleasant here. we really enjoyed walking around and shopping and dining. The parking is free and plentiful.

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Maggi R.

As a child, I remember vividly going out with my Mom and Dad to look at Christmas decorations. So, we took a drive in the evening to take in the Christmas tree, lights and decorations around and in The Market Common, This is a place where you can live, shop, eat and play. It was a treat to see the tree and all the decorations.

Free carriage rides during the summer (Tuesdays 6-9PM).
Robyn B.

I thought this was an adorable shopping and recreation area. We were visiting on vacation and this place gave me vibes very similar to Shopping areas we have at home (in MD). There is a lake across the street. There is a path/sidewalk to walk around the lake area. There is plenty of seating around the lake including swings which we enjoyed as we watched the geese. For those wanting a workout there is also workout equipment at various points around the lake. We didn't cross the bridge that goes over the lake but there appeared to be more recreation spaces and activities on the other side as well. In the shopping area there are plenty of places to shop and eat. There is a movie theatre as well. This is also a residential area and there are some apartment units atop the stores. There is a playground in the middle of the square and my daughter enjoyed playing on the slides. There is playground equipment for older and younger children (bigger and smaller slides). We enjoyed a free carriage ride around the square. Free carriage rides are offered in the summer on Tuesdays between 6PM - 9PM. There is one carriage so be prepared to wait your turn. We arrived at 6:20 and the line was pretty long but it was enjoyable and worth the wait. We had four adults and a baby and the carriage accommodated us. There was street parking and we found a space without issue or wait. The reason for the 4 and (not a 5) is that there were a couple of wasps nest. As we were waiting for the carriage there were so many wasps flying around, nobody was stung but it was irritating. Lots of spider webs on some of the outside eating spaces. Taking care of those minor things would be helpful and make the space more enjoyable. Other than that everything was fine.

Dina W.

I remember when this area was the old, rundown remnants of the old Air Force base. The road leading into it was one lane on each side and the trees grew so very close to the road, it was scary at night. Now this place is hustling and bustling! It's where shopping, dining, and living meet. There's a nice park area and pond to stroll around. There was once a Piggly Wiggly--which was kinda on the high-end side, believe it or not! That has been replaced with a bowling alley. Stores include Barnes & Noble, Charming Charlie, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, and Anthropology. There are quite a few restaurants--CO, Ultimate California Pizza, Tupelo Honey, King Street Grille and Nacho Hippo. During my undergraduate days at Coastal, I used to frequent P.F. Chang's lunch with my parents. Fun fact--I took my undergraduate graduation pictures here! There's a movie theater, which they place a huge Christmas tree in front of--it makes a great photo backdrop. They are constantly adding to the area--apartments, townhomes, and single family homes. There are even a set of brightly colored homes that look quite similar to the row homes in Charleston. There's plenty of parking with lots and a free garage. But it can still be difficult to find a spot when it's super busy. There's a soccer field. They have festivals from time to time.

Tiana P.

The condo rentals....The shops...all the restaurants The beautiful property,landscaping that surrounds the place The price of rental was $750 for 5 days. It was so worth it. The Ashley condo was spottless when we arrived My Family LOVED IT!

Dennis L.

This review is for the Octoberfest celebration held in Valor park in the Market Commons. There were a variety of vendors selling food, arts and crafts and of course, beer. There was about 8 specialty beers along with the regular fare. A couple of the requisite pumpkin flavored ones (Not for me ) and a wheat, IPA and some darks. For music there was a oompah/polka band which is fun. But the highlight was the band, "Tastes like Chicken" (look them up in Google)! This was the first time I heard them and they were absolutely terrific. They played stuff from their own album and played alot of covers. They also played a wide variety of music. I am now a fan! Overall, a enjoyable day out with friends.

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Brittany T.

Initial thoughts: Selling a cool suburban lifestyle to tourist who may want to settle down. Cons:They closed the local supermarket Piggly wiggly :(. Pros: Great trail and parks for the kiddos. Geese fish and turtles swim in the ponds. Great stores to shop throughout. Many selections for eating and dining. A lovely quiet outdoor mall. Lovely decor and water fountains throughout . They have a Movie theatre as well. Conclusion: A nice stroll through the area will give you an appreciation for the areas shops and scenery.

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Ruthie M.

My husband and I were coming to Market Common so often that we moved here over a year ago! What do we like?: the restaurants, movie theatre, bowling alley, shopping, great walks, Grand Lake and the geese and swans. We love it all!

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C. Ray T.

So it would appear that some visitors to Myrtle Beach think this is supposed to be some sort of cheap tourist entertainment venue and get upset when it's not. It's a giant outdoor mall centered into a community of homes and parks. That's all. It's not the outlet mall (we have two of those you can go to) and it's not the WalMart/Target (we have those too). Some of the shops are just a touch niche boutique and some are more than a little pricey. It's not a souvenir shop mall either, we have two of those you can go to at Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach. Unlike many parts of our town, parking is free here. They don't even threaten to have you towed for parking in front of the wrong store like so many here do. The food options are good - unless you're looking for fast food or fast food prices. Several eateries offer live entertainment from time-to-time. The movie theater is one of the better in two counties. The outdoor green spaces are unmatched in most of the county. The parks are host to numerous events throughout the year. The BarcPark is huge compared to most others in the area. There's not a gas station in this place! For an example of recovery of vacated industrial space - this is a really nice model. For those who don't know, the entirety of Market Common was Myrtle Beach Air Force Base until the early 90's. The developers turned tons of vacated and ancient buildings into this. They even put up historical markers throughout.

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avoid the Ferris wheel King Kong stop by the market common lots of restaurants and shops to shop

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A nice array of shops and restaurants. Even a Gordon Biershe Brewery. Lots of free parking too

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Great place peaceful time from massage, movies and shopping not to forget bowling the walks were amazing

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Great tea place. And I love the one jewelry shop. Some shops are very pricey but I guess for tourists. Loved the bowling place there.

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We loved walking around and shopping. Had great options. On Saturday, the Farmers market was also 10/10.

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The Market Common Myrtle Bch - We enjoyed the food and ice cream and pleasant clothes shopping.  We love it here.

The Market Common Myrtle Bch

4.7(6 reviews)
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This is such a nice uptown downtown shopping area…read more There's the usual chain mall stores, some higher end shops too. Lots of great sport to eat at here, tried the Tupelo Honey Cafe today. It's lined with nice exterior buildings and shops, perfect spot to go for a stroll after lunch on a beautiful sunny day like today. They have lots of places to sit along the walkways. There are benches and rocking chairs scattered about. They have music playing as you walk to the different shops on all the sidewalks. Amplified through their outdoor speakers. There are even public restrooms mattered on the different streets. There's enough parking in the structures as well as on the street.

If you are staying on the south end of Myrtle Beach you might find yourself visiting The Market…read moreCommons. It is a very beautiful shopping district intemixed with stylized homes and parks. Built on what used to be the Myrtle Beach Airforce Base, it also plays host as a walking museum that spans multiple acres. The shops are more boutiques than big box stores but there are a few name brands mixed in like Anthropologie and Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Prices to shop here are a little on the pricier side and cater to certain niches (lots of dog owner stores and day spas).There are also a select number of restaurants, bars, and a movie theater so you can make an afternoon or evening out of your stay. We came for shopping, eating, and a movie on a couple evenings and had good date nights. The park system is very beautiful with multiple sports fields, an indoor gymnasium, outdoor lakes, and walking/running/biking trails. This place has a nice neighborhood feel that you don't find on Myrtle Beach's downtown strip. There is amble free parking and can be accessed easily by car or by walking on well lit sidewalks. Worth a visit just to explore the sites and read the informative placards of the aviation base that used to exist onsite.

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Always a stop I make on my annual trip to Myrtle beach. It's part of the broadway at the beach…read moreexperience! I buy at least one shirt a year sometimes multiple many shirts hehe

***Late post from my Oct 2023 East Coast trip***…read more After Crabby Jack's General Store visit, I continued my journey through until my next store victim LOL. The Stupid Factory store name was interesting. What caught my eyes was a sweater that had this saying, "I'm Not Old I'm Vintage". How cute is that! I thought it was so fitting for me since I was going to turn the big *0 later in 2023 LOL so I had to check it out. It's not a very big store, but they pack it with lots of shirts and sweaters that had some absurd quotes, some thought provoking sayings, some smart words, and you name it phrases. I was chuckling along the way from rack to rack. As I made my rounds from front of the store to around it to the front of it again, I finally saw the sweater that I saw at the window. Unfortunately, they did not have my large size LOL. They only had small size and I cannot fit a small... it won't go over my head LOL. I was not a happy camper at the time, but then I got over it. I probably don't want to call myself "vintage" because I'm not that ancient yet LOL. I did end up buying one medium shirt. I normally don't get medium, but I was thinking of my eldest daughter so I gave it to her after I got home. It's a very sassy shirt. She likes it. Staff was nice. Service was good. Prices were okay. Ambiance was fine... nothing extravagant. Another must visit when you're in Myrtle Beach! If you don't want to buy anything, at least drop by and read the shirts. Some are just hilarious! Others I can't vouch for... just not funny. Of course, the business would appreciate your support and patronage. Bring back a shirt souvenir... why not, you're on vacation! P.S. I will post photos later. Thanks for your patience.

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