Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach SC
Located in the northern end of Myrtle Beach on the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing is a pristine shopping, dining, and entertainment complex boasting a pleasant natural setting. Graced with ivory-colored buildings with bright red roofs, wrought iron lamps and other fixtures, and wide boardwalks, Barefoot Landing is a one-of-a-kind Myrtle Beach attraction that entices those who enjoy shopping but prefer a less crowded atmosphere than what they’d fine at expansive Broadway at the Beach on the other end of town.
Designed to be reminiscent of an old fishing village, Barefoot Landing is situated around a 27-acre lake, which attracts plenty of migratory waterfowl in season. The stores and restaurants are arranged around the lake, with three narrow bridges that take pedestrians from one side to another.
For shopping aficionados, there are more than 100 specialty and retail stores located at Barefoot Landing. Visitors will find some familiar names, like Chico’s, Dress Barn, Easy Spirit, Izod, Lids, Sunglass Hut, Van Heusen, White House/Black Market, and more. Other shops are unique to Barefoot Landing, many owned by local artisans and entrepreneurs. The stores represent a variety of categories, including apparel, jewelry, shoes, toys, accessories, and gifts. Also onsite is a ticket booth for the nearby Alabama Theater, and the Ticket Shack, which sells tickets to a large number of other Myrtle Beach-area attractions.
If you’re hungry after shopping, there are several options for enjoying a meal or snack at Barefoot Landing. As with the shops, you’ll find some familiar names among the complex’s many eateries, including Johnny Rockets, Joe’s Crab Shack, and House of Blues. You’ll also find local favorites like River City Café and Fire Island Grill. While many restaurants offer sit-down service, there are also several places to grab a quick bite or a between-meal snack like ice cream, baked goods, fudge, and other goodies.
From live shows to amusements, there are several ways to be entertained at Barefoot Landing. The Alabama Theater is located onsite and offers shows several times a week year round, with some exceptions. Other live entertainment includes the quirky Ghosts and Legends Theater, where the “ghosts” perform the show. There are also a few nightclub-type venues including House of Blues and Dick’s Last Resort.
The onsite Alligator Adventure dubs itself one of the largest reptile zoos in the world and is a fun place for family members of all ages to visit. Kids can also ride the carousel, make their way through a mirror maze, visit the Coca-Cola Cool Zone for a quick drink and a cool spritz, or have their picture taken with a tiger cub at the Preservation Station.
Barefoot Landing offers a wealth of special events year round, ranging from fundraisers for local organizations to concerts of various types. December also brings a wealth of holiday events including photos with Santa Claus.
Barefoot Landing is open year round but hours vary from
season to season. Large groups, like bus tours, are welcome but are asked to
register with Barefoot Landing at least a week prior to their arrival.
Some of the highlights:
Ghosts and Legends Show - This is an evening theater where you listen to ghost stories and watch a special-effects filled show with actors playing the ghosts in various stories. You can also get a tour of the area around Barefoot Landing, and your guide will point out all the local spooky lore.
House of Blues in Myrtle Beach - A restaurant / bar / concert hall. They're home to a rotating series of events that include concerts by local musicians, murder mystery dinners, and Sunday gospel music brunch.
Feeding the Turtles - This is just an activity you can do on the boardwalk, but it's fun and it's cheap.
Tiger Preservation Station - A wildlife group brings in tigers to a glass enclosure where you can see them for a few hours every day.
Alligator Adventure - A big, outdoor zoo that focuses on reptiles and has some huge alligators.
Mirror Maze - A new attraction there where you basically wander through a big, fun-house type maze of mirrors.
There are way too many things located here to produce an exhaustive list, but you can find more information about any specific thing at their web site here. They've got directions on how to get there here, but it's pretty easy to find - it's just off Highway 17 on the border between North Myrtle and Myrtle itself.
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