Plantation Resort is the perfect place for your next women’s weekend getaway. Take advantage of the beautiful Myrtle Beach weather, the beach and all the resort amenities for a fun, relaxing experience that will rejuvenate your soul, recharge friendships and make memories that will last a lifetime. Here are five great reasons why you should choose Plantation Resort as your next women’s weekend location:
1. Shopping – A Must for Your Myrtle Beach Women’s Weekend Getaway
The Myrtle Beach area is a shopper’s paradise! Retail therapy is must to help you and your wardrobe feel fresh and new. Come and discover the many different shopping options available. You’re sure to find something that’s just right for any taste.
Tanger Outlets
The Tanger Outlets are a great place to find awesome deals. In the non-summer season, you can sign up to take one of our shuttle buses to the Tanger Outlets.
There are two Tanger Outlet malls within driving distance. The closest is on 501, a 15-20 minute drive from Plantation Resort. This is the location offered with our shuttle service. Stores include American Eagle Outfitters, Chico’s Outlet, Nike factory Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Forever 21, and more! Click here to see a full list of the stores at this location.
The other Tanger Outlet is a bit further North on Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach. Click here to see a full list of stores at this location.
Coastal Grand Mall
Whatever the weather, it’s always ideal to visit Coastal Grand, one of the largest indoor malls in South Carolina. Stores include Belk, Dillard’s, Bed Bath and Beyond, White Barn, FYE, and more. For a complete store listing click here.

The Market Common
A local favorite, The Market Common has a charming atmosphere, often hosting fun events in addition to shopping opportunities. You’ll find a great nail salon, a crepe cafe, a cupcake bakery, movie theater and lots of other fun destinations. Some women’s weekend shopping opportunities include Charming Charlie, Francesca, Anthropologie, Victoria’s Secret and Pottery Barn. For a complete list of stores click here.
2. Crafts on Friday Morning
Arriving on Thursday gives you a chance to start your women’s weekend off right. Sleep in on Friday morning and then visit us in the Activity Center to enjoy arts and crafts! Fridays we make adorable Mason jar lanterns at 11:30 am. Painting beer or wine glasses begins at 12:30 pm. We offer ribbon, burlap, color tints and much more for the jars, and gorgeous paints for your personal and uniquely decorated wine or beer glass. Both crafts are $7 or less. You create a beautiful, handmade souvenir to bring back from your girls’ weekend out, and it’s so much fun to make them together. See the latest schedule activities here.
3. Restaurants, Bars and Nightlife Worthy of a Women’s Weekend
Craving Italian food? Pizza? Whatever you and the girlfriends are craving, you’ll find a Myrtle Beach restaurant that will satisfy. Discover delicious food, as well as a fun night scene in local bars, gastropubs and clubs — lots of great destinations to spend your weekend nights with the girls!
Broadway at the Beach is a great destination for shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Enjoy the convenience of taking a cab to one place for a restaurant dinner, then on to the bars and clubs for the night (if this is your scene). It’s a one-stop party destination! Some of the restaurants include Hard Rock Cafe, King Kong Sushi, Original Shucker’s Raw Bar, Joe’s Crab Shack, and Margaretville. Fun bars include Wet Willies, Fat Tuesday, and Broadway Louie’s. For more information about Broadway at the Beach click here.
As mentioned above, The Market Common is not only a great shopping destination, but it boasts some of the most excellent , unique restaurants. Gordon Biersch is a favorite restaurant and brewery that has delicious gourmet food as well as house-brewed beers. Another delight is Tupelo Honey Café, which offers fresh, creative Southern food and spirits. Nacho Hippo is also located in Market Common and has a menu with awesome nacho creations and other Mexican style food as well as house-made margaritas and other scrumptious house-crafted cocktails. To see a full list of Market Common restaurants, click here.
There are lots of other fun restaurants and bars in the area, and many are not far from Plantation Resort, including Lazer’s Pizza, Malibu of Surfside, Borgata, Greg’s Cabana Bar and Grill, Scotty’s Beach Bar and Dagwood’s Deli and Sports Bar.
4. Hot Tub, Indoors and Out
A key ingredient to any ladies weekend is relaxing, and soaking in one of Plantation Resort’s hot tubs is a great way to do just that! Bring your adorable swimsuit you just bought at Tanger Outlets and enjoy a soothing dip in the hot tub with the ladies. We have an indoor hot tub in the Health and Swim Club, right beside the Indoor Pool. We also have two outdoor hot tubs, one by the Lazy River, and one at the Outdoor Pool area. The Lazy River closes at 10 pm. The Outdoor Pool is open 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy this hot tub anytime day or night.
5. Massage and Facials – Make Your Women’s Weekend Unforgettable!
Beaches, relaxation and massages—all key ingredients to a great vacation, and all three are offered at Plantation Resort! Our Mother Earth Day Spa is conveniently located right inside the Health and Swim Club. Our spa menu of services is located online, as well as on the back of the Resort Welcome Magazine that you receive on check-in. Reserve a rejuvenating massage, facial or reflexology session or try our “Pamper Me Please” package that includes all three. It is the ultimate vacation package for you and your girlfriends!
To schedule your women’s weekend at Plantation Resort, call 1-800-845-5039! Your friends will thank you.
Hello were are wondering how far are you from the ocean and boardwalk and amusement parks.
The Resort is only 2 miles from the beach and we provide shuttles to Surfside Pier all year long. The Boardwalk is 7.3 miles away. See map here. And Family Kingdom is 6.8 miles away. See map here.