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Let the Good Times Stroll: A Tour of the Boardwalk’s Best Beach Bars

If you like the beach and you like bars, you will love the beach bars in downtown Myrtle Beach. Not only does Bay View on the Boardwalk resort guests have a beach in their own backyard, but they also enjoy easy access to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, which leads to some of the best beach bars on the Grand Strand. The 1.3-mile Myrtle Beach...

7 Ways to Get Wet and Wild with Grand Strand Water Sports

Many Myrtle Beach visitors see the Atlantic Ocean as a thing of beauty, the perfect place to relax and listen to the crashing waves, or maybe even take a quick dip to cool off. But for the more adventurous guest, the ocean and the waterways that flow into it provide an opportunity to get wet and wild by taking advantage of all the water-sports...

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...

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...

Have a Blast on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk This Fourth of July

Myrtle Beach is gearing up to have a blast again this year for the Fourth of July, and Bay View Resort is ready to put you in the middle of all the festivities. With the adjoining Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade serving as the hub of activities for Independence Day, Bay View guests are only a short stroll away from loads of fun on the...

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...

Spend Father’s Day Fishing with Dad in Myrtle Beach

With 60 miles of pristine Carolina coastline surrounding Myrtle Beach and fishing hot spots available on both the open ocean and in nearby inlets, rivers and lakes, you can find plenty of places to treat Dad to a great day of fishing on the Grand Strand. Here are four of the best options for taking dear ol' Dad out for a fun fishing adventure on...

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...

Carolina Comedy Club Delivers Loads of Laughs

Guests who enjoy Bay View Resort are a diverse bunch who always tend to be looking for new adventures. Many are more than willing to try innovative foods, exotic beverages, scenic tours and exciting nightlife offerings. Seeking a break from the more typical beach attractions, some of Bay View’s visitors head up to Broadway at the Beach and take...

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...

Go Fish! Four Places to Hook a Big One in Myrtle Beach

There are hundreds of restaurants where you can get fresh seafood in Myrtle Beach, but nothing beats going straight to the source. With a 60-mile stretch of coastline bordering the bountiful Atlantic Ocean and lots of inlets and waterways where you can enjoy a relaxing day of fishing without all the waves, the Grand Strand is swimming with...

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...

Legends in Concert Celebrates 20 Years on the Grand Strand

They say life imitates art, but sometimes it's the other way around. Such is the case at Legends in Concert, which is celebrating 20 years on the Grand Strand and five years in its current Broadway at the Beach location. During those spans, live tribute artists have been imitating the acts and lives of some of the top celebrities from the world of...

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...

Celebrate All Summer Long at the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is the centerpiece of the downtown district during the summer months, and Bay View Resort — located just steps away from the 1.3-mile walkway that stretches through downtown between the beach and Ocean Boulevard — offers you a front-row seat to all the action. The Boardwalk has a full lineup of fun festivities...

Win Free Tickets to the Carolina Country Music Fest at Bay View Resort

What's the only thing better than three days of live country music on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront? Try three FREE days of live country music on the Myrtle Beach oceanfront, courtesy of Bay View on the Boardwalk Resort. That's right, country music fans and Myrtle Beach lovers — Bay View has you covered with the best location,...

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...

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...