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Beach vs. Pool: The Great Myrtle Beach Debate

It's a sunny day in Myrtle Beach, you've got your swimsuit and sunscreen on, and you've got a full day to spend in the water. The most important decision you have to make is whether to hit the beach or the pool — the great debate for millions of Grand Strand vacationers annually. Guests at Bay View on the Boardwalk have an even tougher choice...

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Find Free Souvenirs by Beachcombing in Myrtle Beach

The 60-mile stretch of white-sand beaches that surround Myrtle Beach, commonly known as the Grand Strand, is teeming with souvenirs, and we're not talking about the abundance of gift shops and beachwear stores. No, these keepsakes are absolutely free and can be found under your feet at the beach. All you have to do is pick them up, and follow...

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Five Places to Find Free Family Fun in Myrtle Beach

What's the only thing better than summer fun in Myrtle Beach? Summer fun in Myrtle Beach that is FREE. In addition to enjoying all the on-site amenities at Bay View Resort, our guests are right in the center of an array of free entertainment options in the downtown district. Bay View guests also receive complimentary tickets to some of the Grand...

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What to Pack for Hot Summer Fun in Myrtle Beach

Before you start shoving random stuff in suitcases to get ready for your Myrtle Beach vacation, take a quick time-out. You can save yourself a lot of trouble and extra luggage if you follow one simple rule (OK, actually two): Pack tight and pack light. How many times have you gone on vacation and not even made it halfway through your travel...

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Five Tips for Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck at Myrtle Beach’s Top Attractions

No trip to Myrtle Beach is complete without a visit to the area's top attractions, and Bay View Resort has your tickets and tips to save big bucks during your family vacation. With our Sun Fun Rewards program, Bay View guests get free passes to some of the most popular attractions in town just for staying with us. And our downtown location...

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5 ‘Must Haves’ to Pack for Your Bay View Myrtle Beach Vacation

While vacations are always exciting, deciding what to pack can be a challenge. To help you prepare for your stay at Bay View on the Boardwalk, we offer these five “must-haves” that are sure to help you enjoy the bright Myrtle Beach sun, gorgeous Atlantic Ocean and warm, sandy beaches to the fullest. Swimsuits: All the...

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Five Tips for Staying Cool on a Hot Summer Day in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is known as the Sun Fun City, but too much fun in the hot summer sun can take a toll. Vacationers unaccustomed to the heat reflecting off the white-sand beaches and the summertime temperatures of South Carolina that can approach triple digits must be careful not to get too hot — nothing spoils a wonderful vacation experience like a...

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Five Tips for Traveling With Kids to Myrtle Beach

You've barely gotten on the road or in the air before your little ones start to echo the familiar refrain — "Are we there yet?" — usually repeated countless times until you finally reach Myrtle Beach. And even after your arrival, the kids can easily shift into "I'm bored" mode and disappear behind their cell phones and video games while you...

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Catch a Breathtaking Sunrise in Myrtle Beach

One of the many benefits of a Myrtle Beach vacation is that there's no need to set the alarm clock. Sleeping in is part of the vacation experience — if the little ones will let you — so folks who have to wake up early the rest of the year get a reprieve during their trip to the beach. However, if you happen to be an early riser or want to...

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Top Five Ways to See the Grand Strand from the Sky

Most tourists see Myrtle Beach from only two perspectives — at ground level and at sea level. This, of course, is fine — there's plenty of beauty on the landscape and seascape to keep millions of visitors returning each year. These visitors enjoy all the great things the Grand Strand has to offer on dry land and white sand, and the lovely...

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Springtime is Prime Time to Get Outside on Grand Strand

After a long, cold winter, cabin fever is in full effect for folks who are tired of hibernating. But now that signs of spring are springing up all over the South Carolina coast, it's time to get outside and soak up all the sun and fun Myrtle Beach has to offer. Book your spring vacation at Bay View Resort today and circle your calendar for one of...

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Complete Your Myrtle Beach Vacation with a Round of Golf

If you’re looking to place yourself directly into the middle of the action during your next Myrtle Beach vacation, you will find Bay View an ideal place to stay. No matter the size of your group, Bay View has the perfect accommodation setup, from a Sunset View room to 3- and 4-bedroom Atlantic Ocean-facing condos. Amenities include an oceanfront...

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Shop Until You Drop on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Guests at Bay View on the Boardwalk don't have to drive to a retail complex to go on a shopping spree, not with the recent explosion of unique stores opening up in the neighborhood. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, a 1.3-mile walkway that runs along the beachfront through the heart of the downtown district, is our guests' path to great shopping...

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Enjoy Sun & Fun Rewards at Bay View Resort

There are lots of reasons to spend your vacation at Bay View on the Boardwalk - clean comfortable accommodations, outstanding amenities, and a convenient downtown location, just to name a few. But there is another factor you may not know about: our Sun & Fun Rewards program that can save a family of four up to $100 a day during the length of...

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Spring Signals Start of Busy Sports Season on Strand

The spring golf season attracts thousands of visitors to Myrtle Beach to chase the little white ball, but golf isn't the only game in town. Named the Sports Capital of South Carolina by Sports Illustrated, which coincidentally was founded at Pine Lakes International Country Club, Myrtle Beach boasts a booming sports scene that really comes to life...

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5 Fun Things To Do for Spring Break in Myrtle Beach

Winter weather got you down? Join the club and the crowds that have discovered Myrtle Beach as the ultimate spring break destination. Offering beautiful beaches and countless entertainment, shopping, dining and nightlife opportunities, Myrtle Beach provides the perfect place to beat the wintertime blues and give yourself a well-deserved break from...

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Five Ways to Improve Your Health in 2016

The most popular New Year's resolution is to get in shape. Whether the goal is to drop a few pounds or to run a marathon, it all boils down to improving our overall health. But the methods for achieving that goal can be fuzzy, which is part of the reason so many of those well intentioned but poorly executed resolutions go unfulfilled and we spend...

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Best Places for Kids to Spend Some Holiday Cash in Myrtle Beach

The only thing kids like better than receiving cash as Christmas gifts is getting the chance to spend it in Myrtle Beach. Sure, you could advise them to put their money in savings or a college fund, but sometimes it's fun to blow some dough just for the sake of having a good time. Here are five places to take the kids to spend some cash and get...

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