It's virtually impossible to return home from vacation without bags and bags of souvenirs. Myrtle Beach is no exception! With multiple outlet centers, malls, boutiques, and specialty shops in the area, you'll find it hard to resist those inner shopping urges. We have virtually everything to make even the finicky shoppers happy. So with so many places to choose from, where do you start swiping those credit cards? Here are a few of our major outlet centers, malls, and shopping areas where we think you'll enjoy spending that extra cash.

No other shopping area on the Grand Strand houses such a great array of stores and shops. They have it all! Whether you're looking for unique and original gifts or brand name apparel, there are over 100 specialty and retail shops for you to choose from. Enjoy the secluded atmosphere right off of the waterway. If you're looking to purchase brand name apparel, visit Izod, Van Heusen, and Chico's. Stop by Lids, Sunglass Hut, and Sunglass World to purchase accessories and then make sure to stop by Burlington's or Sand and Sun for footwear! Make sure you visit the favored Ron Jon Surf shop to pick up all your beach accessories and souvenirs!

Broadway at the Beach has become the most enticing entertainment complex on the Grand Strand. With restaurants, nightclubs, stores, and theatres, you have everything you need all in one location. So when you're not visiting the nightclub district, the theatre, or playing putt putt at the on-location course, shop stores such as Rack Room Shoes, Birkenstock, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Body Shop, Del Sol, Gemini's Boutique, and Victoria Secret. When you've finished burning a hole in your wallet, replenish yourself at the various restaurants on site such as Planet Hollywood, Johnny Rockets, Hard Rock Café, Tripps Restaurant, and Senor Frogs.

Coastal Grand Mall houses more than 170 stores. With anchor stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's, and Old Navy, you will be fully satisfied with your shopping experience at the new Coastal Grand. Stock up on all the delectable perfumes at Perfumania. Shop at Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Gap, Cache, PacSun, and Delia's for all the latest fashions. Visit Earthbound Trading Co. for all you're unique souvenirs. Style your feet at Foot Locker, Journeys, and Rack Room. Make sure you stop by the Palmetto Moon for all you're great South Carolina themed souvenirs!

Inlet Square Mall is located on the south end and offers great stores like Bath and Body Works, Belk, JCPenny, Stein Mart and much more! After shopping, stop in to catch the latest movie at the Regal Cinema! The mall is also home to the first mall-based children's soft play area in Horry and Georgetown counties. The area is 1,000 square feet of climbing, sliding and spinning for children ages 12 months-8. The soft play area, otherwise known as the Kid's Zone, is located in the Food Court next to Books-A-Million.

With stores such as Bass Pro Shops, American Eagle Outfitters, and Victoria's Secret, you can't go wrong with a shopping choice at Myrtle Beach Mall. Grab a cookie at Mrs. Field's Cookies or buy that special someone a prized gift at Kay Jewelers. Stock up on footwear at Rack Room Shoes, Footlocker, and Finish Line. Shop for your health at GNC Live Well or just shop for yourself at Belk and JC Penney.

With two locations on the Grand Strand, shopping at Tanger Outlet Centers is easier than ever. With over 100 brand name outlets, you'll find everything you need. At the 501 store, you'll find everything from Coach, Guess, Lane Bryant, Polo Ralph Lauren, and BCBG MAX AZRIA to Dickies, Liz Claiborne, and Toys "R" Us Express! At the new highway 17 location, satisfy your shopping desires with Fossil, rue21, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, and Old Navy. No matter which location you shop, you will be completely satisfied and go home with more bags than you planned!

The Market Common offers a unique shopping experience that is impossible to find anywhere else. Whether you've come to dine, shop, or live, you'll be awed by the beautiful village like setting. Spoil yourself with stores such as Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Booty's Outdoor, Francesca's Collections, Pottery Barn, and Tommy Bahama. Make sure you dine at the famous P.F. Changs, Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar, Travinia Italian Kitchen, and Divine Prime. Catch a movie at the spectacular Grand 14 Cinema. Whatever you do, don't pass up a trip to the new Market Common where its acceptable to indulge yourself.