compasscove, Author at Bay View Resort

Fall in Myrtle Beach Is Paradise for Nature Lovers

During the picturesque autumn days in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the "in" thing is the "ing" thing. You know — the "ing" activities, like golfing, fishing and paddleboarding, just to name a few. In fact, there are so many fun outdoor activities to experience on the Grand Strand in the fall that it's almost impossible to do them all, but you...

Myrtle Beach’s Top 5 Sports Bars for Watching Your Favorite Team

Here's a dilemma for folks who love football and fall getaways to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: How can you possibly take a beach vacation with the big game coming up on the same weekend? I mean, you could really use a weekend retreat to the beach, but your favorite team needs you. Never fear, football fans - Myrtle Beach is packed with great...

Myrtle Beach Restaurants Put Their Best Food Forward at Taste of the Town

Dining out in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, can be both a blessing and a challenge - a blessing because there are so many award-winning restaurants to choose from, and a challenge because, well, there are so many award-winning restaurants to choose from. The good news is there are no wrong answers; it's all a matter of taste. The easy part is...

Fall Sun & Fun Rewards Program Offers Freebies, Discounts at Top Myrtle Beach Attractions

There are many reasons visitors to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, love to stay at Bay View on the Boardwalk, but the biggest factor (or is it the top three?) is location, location, location. Bordered by Myrtle Beach's most popular downtown hot spots - the beach, Ocean Boulevard and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk - Bay View on the Boardwalk gives guests...

Top 5 Places to Play Your Favorite Video Games in Myrtle Beach

Vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, involves certain rituals that virtually every visitor adheres to - a day of sun, sand and surf at the beach, an evening of watching fireworks explode over the ocean, and a round of putt-putt or real golf on the Grand Strand. That list also includes a trip to one of the many arcades for some...

Myrtle Beach Festivals Highlight Active Autumn Social Calendar

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is known as America's favorite place to take a family beach vacation in the summertime, but the Grand Strand may be one of the best-kept secrets during the autumn months. The temperatures are cool, the crowds are thin, and the parties get started as the Myrtle Beach area holds countless celebrations to mark the end of...

Shopping With a View: Top 5 Souvenir Stores on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has so many fun things to see and do that it's impossible to cram them all into one trip. But no vacation to the Grand Strand is complete without a stop by a local souvenir shop to take a piece of the beach home with you. We're not talking about the sand in your shoes or the seashell you found on the beach, but...

Family Kingdom Offers Three Parks in One in Myrtle Beach

Some of the fondest summer and fall vacation memories are made on the roller coasters, waterslides and go-kart tracks of Myrtle Beach, but there's only one place on the Grand Strand where you can experience all three thrills in one place - Family Kingdom. The seaside complex includes an amusement park, a water park and go-kart tracks, offering fun...

On-Pier Dining Is Plentiful, Delicious in Myrtle Beach

Close your eyes and picture a postcard-perfect moment during your summer vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For some, it's a fun and relaxing day on the beach, while others prefer testing their skills on the Grand Strand's world-class golf courses. But there is one image that stands out as a must-do for almost any visitor to Myrtle Beach -...

Say Farewell to Summer with a Fun Labor Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over. It seems like yesterday when the kids got out of school and the temperatures started to rise, and now it's almost time for the little ones to go back and the summer weather to mellow into autumn. Here's your chance to grab one last taste of summer before it's gone with a trip to Myrtle Beach for...

Myrtle Beach State Park Offers Dolphins and Turtles and Crabs, Oh My!

Bay View on the Boardwalk puts its guests in the middle of all the action in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Located on the 1.2-mile Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, Bay View puts guests within a short stroll of all the great attractions, shopping, dining and nightlife in the downtown district, including the Second Avenue Pier, the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel,...

How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more than just America's favorite family beach vacation destination; it's also one of the most popular places to host a family reunion. The scenic seaside location and the abundance of activities in the Grand Strand area make it the ideal gathering spot for folks looking to stay connected with their with family tree...

Play the Bay View on the Boardwalk Scavenger Hunt

There is even more fun in store for those who spend their days relaxing at the resort. Bay View on the Boardwalk has many excellent water amenities for guests to enjoy, as well as easy access to the ultimate aquatic attraction - the Atlantic Ocean. Our guests can play on the beach and our back yard by day, and stroll to all the action on the...

What’s New in Myrtle Beach? Dave & Buster’s Opens Its Doors

Dave and Buster's opened in June, on the site of the former Hard Rock Cafe pyramid in the Celebrity Square section of Broadway at the Beach, they offer hot food, cold drinks, great games and good times, all under one massive roof. Guests at Bay View on the Boardwalk can check out the sports and gaming fans' shrine, along with these other new...

Celebrate the Fourth of July in True Myrtle Beach Style at Bay View on the Boardwalk

Best of all, guests at Bay View on the Boardwalk don't have to travel far to enjoy all the action on the beach, Ocean Boulevard and the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach's downtown oceanfront district, Bay View on the Boardwalk is only a short stroll away from all the festivities at Plyler Park and the fireworks at the...

Get Wet and Wild with the Top 5 Water Sports in Myrtle Beach

The Grand Strand is like one big playground — with a 60-mile stretch of white-sand beaches serving as the sandbox and the blue-green waters of the Atlantic Ocean playing the part of the swimming pool. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers just as many water-sports options as fun and games on dry land. While active landlubbers enjoy the area’s...

Bone Up on the New Beach Laws in Myrtle Beach

Designed with safety in mind, most of the rules apply only to the summer months (between May 1 and Labor Day, Sept. 4), and some were recently enacted and altered. Here's a look at the updated beach laws for 2017: * Beach Tents: Citing safety issues for blocking the view of lifeguards and passage by emergency vehicles, the City...

Myrtle Beach Throws One Big, Summer-Long Party

Guests at Bay View on the Boardwalk are in the perfect position to celebrate the special occasions. Located in the heart of the downtown oceanfront district, Bay View on the Boardwalk is only a seaside stroll from many of the top venues for the festivities, like Plyler Park, the Second Avenue Pier and the old Pavilion site. Other festivals are...

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