One of the best parts of staying in a suite with a kitchen is that dinner doesn’t have to mean a restaurant line. Pick up groceries on the way in, grab fresh shrimp for a night in, and keep breakfast simple on beach mornings. Here is where to shop near Ocean Park Resort on the south end of Myrtle Beach, from the closest supermarket to seafood counters and the holiday farmers markets.
Store hours and services change, so check each store’s own page before you go. Every address below was checked against the store’s or market’s official website in October 2026, and the holiday market schedule again on November 10.
What you can cook in your room
Our oceanfront efficiencies and all four of our suites come with a kitchen, and our rooms include basic cookware and dining utensils, so you can unpack the groceries and get cooking. Our two partial-ocean-view rooms have a small refrigerator and microwave instead, so pick an efficiency or a suite if cooking is part of your plan. Compare them on our Oceanfront Suites with Kitchens page.
Forgot something? Our on-site mini mart on the first floor near the front desk carries drinks, snacks and beach supplies, and it takes debit and credit cards.
Grocery stores near south Myrtle Beach
Food Lion, Grand Strand Plaza (the closest)
1430 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
About half a mile from the resort, this is the quickest stop for a full grocery run. It is a short drive rather than a walk once you have bags in hand.
Food Lion, Center South
3890 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach
A little farther south on Kings Highway. This store offers grocery pickup, so you can order ahead and grab it on your way back from the beach.
Publix, Coventry Marketplace
955 Wood Duck Dr, Myrtle Beach
A full-size Publix with a pharmacy (including a drive-thru), curbside and in-store pickup, and delivery through Instacart. Handy if you are stocking up for a longer stay or need a prescription filled while you’re here.
Trader Joe’s
115 SayeBrook Pkwy, Myrtle Beach
Farther from the south end, out by the SayeBrook area, but worth the drive if you have favorites you can’t do without on vacation.
Seafood markets
You are at the beach, so cook like it. Buying fresh fish or shrimp and making it in your own kitchen is one of the easiest ways to eat well on a Myrtle Beach trip.
Mr. Fish Seafood Market
6307 North Kings Hwy, Suite B, Myrtle Beach
Mr. Fish sells local, fresh seafood from its market counter, with a restaurant on site if you’d rather someone else does the cooking that night. It is on the north side of town, so pair it with a day exploring that end of the beach.
Heading south for the day? Murrells Inlet, down the coast from Myrtle Beach, is known for its seafood, and it makes an easy afternoon trip with a stop for dinner ingredients on the way back.
Farmers markets: the 2026 holiday season
The Waccamaw Market Cooperative’s holiday markets are running now and continue into mid-December. These are the closest ones to Ocean Park:
- Valor Park, Market Common: 1120 Farrow Pkwy, Myrtle Beach. Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm, through December 19.
- Surfside Beach: Memorial Park, Surfside Beach. Tuesdays, 10 am to 2 pm, through December 15.
Surfside Beach also holds a market during its Christmas parade on Saturday, December 12, from noon to 4 pm at Memorial Park.
The Market Common location pairs well with a morning of shopping and lunch there, and it is one of the reasons the south end makes such a good base. The cooperative notes that hours vary by market, so check waccamawmarkets.org before you go.
Tips for cooking on vacation
- Shop once, early. Do one main grocery run the day you arrive, then top up as you go. It saves beach time.
- Pack light staples from home. Salt, pepper, oil and your favorite spice blend take up almost no room and save buying full-size bottles.
- Plan one seafood night. Fresh shrimp, a pot and some seasoning is an easy, memorable dinner with an ocean view from your balcony.
- Staying a while? If you are here for a month or more this winter, a kitchen makes a real difference. See our extended stays page for how monthly stays work.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest grocery store to Ocean Park Resort?
The Food Lion at 1430 South Kings Hwy in Grand Strand Plaza, about half a mile from the resort.
Is there a Publix near the south end of Myrtle Beach?
Yes. The Publix at Coventry Marketplace, 955 Wood Duck Dr, has a pharmacy, curbside and in-store pickup, and Instacart delivery.
Is there a farmers market in Myrtle Beach in November and December?
Yes. The Waccamaw Market Cooperative’s holiday market runs at Valor Park in Market Common on Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm, through December 19, 2026.
Do Ocean Park rooms have kitchens?
Our oceanfront efficiencies and suites have kitchens, and rooms include basic cookware and dining utensils. The two partial-ocean-view rooms have a small refrigerator and microwave instead. See the details on our rooms page.
Ready to plan your stay? Book direct with Ocean Park Resort, and browse our Myrtle Beach travel guide for more ideas on the south end.
