The Market Common
The Market Common
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Explore the rich history of The Market Common, a meticulously designed village that once served as an Air Force base. Stroll along tree-lined avenues discovering renowned national retailers and unique boutiques. Delight in culinary creations from top local chefs at the finest restaurants and eateries, or catch a movie, and even enjoy some bowling fun. Experience serene tranquility amid the beautiful landscapes and welcoming environment.
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- Wanderer3990802190711 contributionsA good place to visitAlways is it when in the area, two favorites are Orvis and Barnes and Noble. The Orvis store is an outlet with a good selection of men and women’s apparel. They also have fly fishing material. Always go ther when in the area. Barnes and Nobles is the same pretty much where ever you go. Good selection and centrally located excellent place to drop in for a snack while shopping.Thank you for sharing your favorite stops at The Market Common—Orvis and Barnes and Noble! We're thrilled to hear that you love visiting Orvis for their outlet and fly fishing materials, and that Barnes and Noble remains a go-to spot for a good book and snack break while shopping. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your next visit!Written April 2, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 15, 2024
- RICART75Peru, Indiana2,452 contributionsWell worth a visit....We usually like to explore this area at least once each year, when we visit Myrtle Beach. It's an ilnteresting counterpoint to the more overtly touristy and kitschy parts of the area (not better, in that kitschy has its own charm....just a bit more subdued). It's a comfortable place to browse; with a variety of shops, restaurants and temptations from which to choose (we tend to succumb to Uncommon Chocolatier, Coldstone Creamery, etc.). There are also nearby paths and open spaces, offering even more of a relaxing atmosphere. Being we were there mid-week, off-season; everywhere was quite laid-back. All and all, a nicely envisioned community; well worth a visit.Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at The Market Common. We are delighted to hear that you enjoy exploring our area and that it provides a refreshing contrast to the more bustling parts of Myrtle Beach. It's wonderful to know that you find The Market Common to be a comfortable and inviting place to browse, with a diverse selection of shops, restaurants, and treats like Uncommon Chocolatier and Coldstone Creamery. We're thrilled that you appreciate the nearby paths and open spaces, adding to the relaxed atmosphere of your visit. Your kind words about our community and your recommendation mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Myrtle Beach!Written April 2, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 15, 2024
- Alyssa MJackson, New Jersey28 contributionsworth a visit, lots to do!such a cute area, lots to shop and eat. new bowling place also with lots to do. could walk around for hours! also so many cute houses around to admire, all very colorful!Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 26, 2024
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Pete
Philadelphia, PA3 contributions
My Wife booked us a five day getaway to Myrtle Beach for Valentines week. It was actually a Christmas gift for me to get out of the cold and be able to get a couple rounds of golf in during our winter months. She booked the reservation 12 Dec 2019 and our travel date was 12 Feb 2020. Everything was set and we were excited to get to some decent weather, so we made the 9 hour drive down to MB and arrived at around 5:30 PM. We arrived at the Market Commons and checked and double checked the address on the reservation papers they sent us, only to find out that the address was a realty office which had closed thirty minutes prior! The Market Commons area is actually built on the old Myrtle Beach AFB and everything can be walked too without having the need for a car. We booked there because we are planning to move to Myrtle Beach and my wife loved the area so we had previously looked at houses in the Market Commons. We wanted to get a feel for what it would be like to live there, hence the reason for booking it there. We asked several people where the Market Commons Hotel was but none had ever heard of it? Things were getting very strange at this point, and we had been in the area for almost an hour and still had no answers. We pulled out the papers they sent us and called the 800 number to the company we booked with (Travel The World Services).
Tip:Make sure you don't get the old bait and switch!!!
Written March 10, 2020
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God's C
Alexandria, VA19 contributions
Apr 2020 • Friends
If a place could be a mannequin, this would be it. It has all the charm of a styrofoam plate. It's been made by metrics, it's meant for people who've never left their backyards and for whom cable and the internet is all their lives.
I pity this magazine ripout of a place that charges $500K for a two bed apartment, overlooking the EXACT same places next door, 3 feet away.
"Come be brainwashed!"
I pity this magazine ripout of a place that charges $500K for a two bed apartment, overlooking the EXACT same places next door, 3 feet away.
"Come be brainwashed!"
Written August 11, 2020
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271scottg
Rocky Mount, VA7 contributions
Mar 2021
The Market Common is a great place to live or visit. There are a couple of issues to consider though.
1- There are a number of empty storefronts. Presumably these are stores that closed for lack of business. Hopefully the admin will offer attractive rents to keep these slots filled.
2- Parking can be a real problem. There are more homes being build close to the business areas, with more yet to come, and parking slots along the roads stay full. The parking garages are often no better. I recently needed to pick up a food order at Gordon Biersh around 5 PM and found no where to even stop off for a few minutes, had to circle the blocks 4 times until someone left.
1- There are a number of empty storefronts. Presumably these are stores that closed for lack of business. Hopefully the admin will offer attractive rents to keep these slots filled.
2- Parking can be a real problem. There are more homes being build close to the business areas, with more yet to come, and parking slots along the roads stay full. The parking garages are often no better. I recently needed to pick up a food order at Gordon Biersh around 5 PM and found no where to even stop off for a few minutes, had to circle the blocks 4 times until someone left.
Written April 2, 2021
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Judy Bjornsen
Murrells Inlet, SC1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Friends
Safe, Clean and great shopping and restaurants. A community done well. I recommend to everyone as well as take all my out of town guests. Market Commons should be proud of their diligence in keeping this area very attractive.
Written April 1, 2021
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Kathy A
Murrells Inlet, SC48 contributions
Mar 2021
We are locals and enjoy spending a day just walking around the center shops and the beautiful park. It's relaxing and we grab some lunch or dinner and feel very safe. Also, there are interesting events seasonally such as art exhibits, concerts in the park and the farmers market. You'll fall in love with this growing community.
Written April 1, 2021
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Pearlie R
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Dec 2024 • Friends
if I could give an unlimited number of stars, you'd be scrolling for decades! My friend and I came to Nailed It DIY during a mini vacation and we were blown away by the awesome atmosphere, kindness of the staff, and the huge selection of incredible projects! Everyone was so helpful and kind, anyone could tell that they are true creative souls! We ended up leaving (unwillingly) not only with awesome, professional looking pieces of art, but with warmed hearts and happy minds! I would genuinely fly back to Myrtle Beach JUST to go back to Nailed It DIY and create something phenomenal with Julie and her team! If there's ONE PLACE you visit whether you're a resident or a visitor, let it be this incredible studio!
THANK YOU for an incredible experience!
- Pearl R, Brooklyn, NY
THANK YOU for an incredible experience!
- Pearl R, Brooklyn, NY
Written December 4, 2024
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ZeldaL
Murrells Inlet, SC165 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
I admit I’m a local that loves to shop and Covid times avoids big box stores as much as possible. The shops at Market Common are spacious and never crowded. I could live in Chico’s and Barnes & Noble, in fact Market Common isn’t just shops, you can live next door because Market Common also is a community with condo’s, apartments and private housing. Before Covid my husband and I loved to go to the movie theater here as well as eat in some of the many restaurants. Feel like you need some exercises? There are plenty of green spaces with walking trails and sports fields. Market Common has grown tremendously and may have its own zip code some day but it has maintained the small neighborhood feel and is only minutes from the beach.
Written April 2, 2021
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Marty Bielicki
Stuart, FL15,796 contributions
Aug 2021
This upscale community and retail stores are about five miles south of downtown Myrtle Beach on Business 17. There is a large sign by the eastern entrance of Furrow Pkwy. Another way to remember the place is the airport nearby.
At the eastern entrance is a large Warbird Park dedicated to the US Airforce and their contribution to Myrtle Beach from 1940-1993. There are several original planes like the Fairchild A-10 and a Thunderbolt II. There is even a piece of steel from the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Planes can be seen landing and taking off from the airport at Warbird Park.
Market Common is a planned community with one to four storied homes. We had the feeling of being in the “The Truman Show.”
There are a number of parks, biking paths and ballfields in the area. It seemed like half of Market Common is open spaces. A technical college and a Culinary Institute supplement the plan. There is good reason why people want to live here.
There are upscaled shops in the community. We ate at a PF. Changs along Furrow Pkwy. The walkways are blessed to have piped in music. We did make it to the Uncommon Chocolatier shop. They had several dozens of varieties of fudge. A local told us that Honey Tupelo is a good restaurant to eat at. In the past, we have enjoyed eating at Gordon Biersch Brewery in Oahu. There is a Gordon Biersch at Market Common.
There is even a Grand 14 Theater in the complex.
Not far from the main center is an Italian restaurant called Tofino’s. We enjoyed their pizza and a sausage, pepper and onion sub. This restaurant is highly rated.
Farrow Pkwy connects Bus 17 with Highway 17. We followed the speed limits not knowing how heavy road enforcement is.
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At the eastern entrance is a large Warbird Park dedicated to the US Airforce and their contribution to Myrtle Beach from 1940-1993. There are several original planes like the Fairchild A-10 and a Thunderbolt II. There is even a piece of steel from the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Planes can be seen landing and taking off from the airport at Warbird Park.
Market Common is a planned community with one to four storied homes. We had the feeling of being in the “The Truman Show.”
There are a number of parks, biking paths and ballfields in the area. It seemed like half of Market Common is open spaces. A technical college and a Culinary Institute supplement the plan. There is good reason why people want to live here.
There are upscaled shops in the community. We ate at a PF. Changs along Furrow Pkwy. The walkways are blessed to have piped in music. We did make it to the Uncommon Chocolatier shop. They had several dozens of varieties of fudge. A local told us that Honey Tupelo is a good restaurant to eat at. In the past, we have enjoyed eating at Gordon Biersch Brewery in Oahu. There is a Gordon Biersch at Market Common.
There is even a Grand 14 Theater in the complex.
Not far from the main center is an Italian restaurant called Tofino’s. We enjoyed their pizza and a sausage, pepper and onion sub. This restaurant is highly rated.
Farrow Pkwy connects Bus 17 with Highway 17. We followed the speed limits not knowing how heavy road enforcement is.
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Written August 31, 2021
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Jennifer W
Nanticoke, PA3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The Market Common area of Myrtle Beach is such a wonderful place to visit for some shopping, walking, or a great meal. It has a completely different vibe than most other areas of MB, not feeling commercialized. We have a home in one of the MC developments and it is nice to be able to ride a bike through the area.
Written September 8, 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful thoughts about The Market Common! We're delighted to hear that you find our center to be an enjoyable place for shopping, leisurely walks, and delicious meals.
We take pride in offering a unique vibe that sets us apart from other areas in Myrtle Beach, providing a less commercialized and more authentic experience for our visitors. It's heartening to know that you appreciate this distinctive atmosphere.
We're especially thrilled that you can enjoy the area even more by riding a bike through it. We strive to create an environment that feels like home for residents and a welcoming haven for visitors like yourself.
Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional experiences in the future! -The Market Common
Written January 16, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mark G
Catonsville, MD3,485 contributions
Jun 2022
The Market Common has been developed on the site of the old Myrtle Beach Air Force base and what a tremendous job they have done. From the attractive entrance off US 17 to the lake and downtown full of shops, homes, restaurants, and attractive landscaping with a clean safe atmosphere that is completely walkable. Our visit included the Tidal Creek Brewery that was excellent located about 2 blocks off the center square.
Written July 11, 2022
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Howie D
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
What date does The Market Common pool close for winter?
Written August 17, 2024
Dunno. Haven't been to the theater in ages...
Written September 29, 2020
Codo association is where I would call.
Written July 8, 2019
Hi Jazzicat! At this time, there is no hotel within the Market Common but one is in the plans for the coming months! Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you soon!
Written August 21, 2018
Is there handicapped parking on the main street?
Written August 1, 2017
All of the designated handicap parking is in the perimeter lots including the lot by the movie theater and Barnes & Noble, or in the parking garages off of Deville Street and Reed Street.
Written August 1, 2017
Hi Beatrice, The Market Common opened in 2008!
Written January 30, 2017
The actual New South Brewery is not located here on The Market Common Property, but you can find their beer at some of our wonderful restaurants. (Tupelo Honey Cafe, Divine Prime, & Nacho Hippo, just to name a few)
Written April 27, 2015
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