Beach Bums

Surf shop in Myrtle Beach, SC

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4.0 (59 reviews)

Myrtle Beach, SC

About Beach Bums

Beach Bums in Myrtle Beach, SC, offers a wide variety of souvenirs, apparel, and custom printing options for vacationers. Customer feedback highlights exceptionally friendly and helpful staff who provide great deals, though some experiences noted issues with in-store facilities and third-party services. This shop is ideal for families and shoppers seeking personalized items and attentive service at competitive prices compared to nearby stores.

The Good

Customers frequently praised the exceptionally friendly, genuine, and helpful staff, specifically mentioning employees like Erom, Lee, and Ryan. The shop offers a great variety of merchandise, including souvenirs, jewelry, and apparel, often at better prices and deals compared to nearby competitors. The custom airbrush shirt service (Diamond Airbrush) was highlighted as excellent value and quality, and staff were noted for going above and beyond, such as helping set up hermit crab cages or watching pets temporarily.

Things to Consider

Significant negative feedback centered on extremely poor customer service incidents, including aggressive behavior from an employee regarding bathroom use and outright refusal to let paying customers use the restroom for a child with a nosebleed. There were multiple serious complaints regarding an affiliated ear-piercing service (COL TATOOS 3RD AVE) for being unsanitary, performing piercings on minors without parental consent (a legal issue), overcharging significantly, and potentially operating fraudulently by closing up shop after collecting payment. Some customers also noted that while many items were well-priced, other merchandise was considered overpriced compared to similar stores.