JULY MERCHANT OF THE MONTH - DEL SOL

Open since the summer of 2004 in the Boardwalk Shops, Del Sol offers unique products of all kinds that change color in sunlight or artificial light. If you’re looking for more than just the typical Myrtle Beach t-shirt for a souvenir, why not buy one that changes color? Or Del Sol also has jewelry, gifts, accessories and many more items that all change color in sunlight! So pick up something truly unique to take home as a gift for that friend or family member and don’t forget to get yourself something while you’re there!

Barefoot Landing Looking for Mascot Best Friend

Barefoot Landing's mascot, Johnny B. Barefoot, is looking for a new best friend. Over the cold winter months some of his friends have left the area and he would love to have someone to hang out with in the summer months. Johnny's new best friend must be energetic, happy, love to dance and have fun. Even though he doesn't need to pay people to be his friend, the person who acts the most like Johnny (the one who will wear his outfit) will be paid as well as the person who is selected to hang out and watch over Johnny. To apply to be one of Johnny's best friends, please come to the Barefoot Landing office, located above Black Market Minerals between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

2010 Operating Hours Set

Sunday, January 3 - Thursday, March 4 - 10 am to 6 pm every day but Sundays 12 pm to 6 pm

Friday, March 5 - Thursday, March 25 - 12 pm to 7 pm on Sundays, 10 am to 7 pm Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm Friday and Saturday

Friday, March 26 - Saturday, April 10 - 10 am to 10 pm every day but Sundays - 12 pm to 10 pm

Sunday, April 11 - Monday, May 31 - 10 am to 9 pm every day but Sundays - 12 pm to 9 pm

Tuesday, June 1 - Saturday, September 4 - 10 am to 11 pm every day including Sundays

Sunday, September 5 - Saturday, October 2 - 10 am to 10 pm every day but Sundays - 12 pm to 10 pm

Sunday, October 3 - Sunday, October 31 - 10 am to 9 pm every day but Sundays - 12 pm to 9 pm

Monday, November 1 - Thursday, December 30, Sundays 12 pm to 7 pm, Monday through Thursday 10 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 9 pm                        *Except Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Day is optional *Except Friday, December 24 - Christmas Eve is 10 am - 5 pm *Except Saturday, December 25 - Christmas Day we are closed Friday,

December 31 - 10 am - 6 pm Hours may be subject to change and restaurant and some store hours may vary.

Announcing the Return of the Barefoot Princess

Great American Riverboat Company brought the Barefoot Princess back to Barefoot Landing on Sunday, May 2, 2010. The Barefoot Princess will depart from the Barefoot Landing Marina with sunset, dinner and sightseeing cruises beginning Tuesday, May 4, 2010. From 1991 to 2006, several variations of the Barefoot Princess departed from the Barefoot Landing dock, and the management staffs from both companies are excited that the cruises are returning to their original home in Myrtle Beach. As John Hall, Vice President of Operations & Leasing at Barefoot Landing, stated, “We are thrilled to have the Barefoot Princess back at Barefoot Landing! With the two new restaurants opening here this spring, it is also exciting to be able to once again offer this waterfront family attraction to our patrons.” Reservations can be made now by calling Great American Riverboat Company at (843) 650-6600 or toll-free at (800) 685-6601.

Barefoot Landing Welcomes New Stores

Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach welcomes the following new tenants:

Art Smart has opened in Dockside Village offering selections from artist Penny Bratcher and also has a children’s art section.

Also re-open in their new larger location in Dockside Village is My Little Boutique, which offers urban chic outfits.

Tumbler Bay 2 also opened in Dockside Village; it carries insulated tumblers with various themes.

The Peanut Shop of Barefoot Landing opened in the Boardwalk Shops and has a large selection of gourmet food items, cured hams and meats, peanuts and other assorted nuts, as well as retail kitchen gifts and cookbooks.

Also coming to the Boardwalk Shops is Funnel Cake Island serving funnel cakes and other treats, such as cotton candy, deep-fried Oreos and lemonade.

The Waterway Shoppes will now host many new stores, including:

Candy Mike’s, which offers candy in a unique setting;

Rock N Roll Factory, which carries apparel, accessories and gifts all relating to rock-n-roll;

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, which is a fast-casual, quick-service Mexican restaurant, offering dining, happy hour and full- service catering;

Kidz Style, which has children’s clothing and accessories;

Farm Toy Country carrying toys and other items from John Deere, Case and Ford; and

The restaurant Flying Fish Market & Grill beside Alabama Theatre has the feel of a big city coastal fish market, featuring an assorted mix of local seafood, raw shellfish, low country and regional favorites.