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Myrtle Beach Festivals Set Stage for Summer Fun

For those adventurous souls who want to explore the Grand Strand's many attractions, there is no shortage of free, family-friendly activities spread around throughout the area — many of them just a short distance from Compass Cove. And especially in the summer, an abundance of festivals offers everything from live music and entertainment to...

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Take a Day Trip to Pawleys Island for an ‘Arrogantly Shabby’ Good Time

Guests at Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort can spend their entire Myrtle Beach vacation on the premises and have a great time. With our waterslides, indoor/outdoor pools and other aquatic attractions, Compass Cove gives the kids plenty of fun things to do on the property, and our on-site dining, oceanfront accommodations and easy beach access are...

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Share Your Myrtle Beach Vacation Memories on Instagram

Here's your chance to get even by posting pics of you and your crew vacationing in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Not only can guests at Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort snap shots of the beach, pools and waterslides, but our downtown location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is surrounded by scenic locales and one-of-a-kind photo ops to preserve...

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Experience a Barrage of Free Fireworks Shows All Summer Long in Myrtle Beach

With so many fun things to see and do on the Grand Strand, planning your Myrtle Beach vacation can be a real challenge. Scheduling your trip so you and your crew can take in all the attractions, entertainment, dining and shopping while also getting plenty of time to enjoy the beach, pools and waterslides can seem like trying to cram a summer's...

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Myrtle Beach Summer Fun Starts in Full Force on Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer season on the Grand Strand, and the fortnight that surrounds it is the perfect time to experience the ultimate Myrtle Beach vacation. From festivals and fireworks to parades and picnics, the weeks before and after Memorial Day make a great time to book your stay at Compass Cove Oceanfront...

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Plan the Perfect Graduation Trip to Myrtle Beach

College graduates across the country are counting down the days until they walk across the stage and receive the document they’ve been pursuing over the past four (or more) years. The special occasion of graduation calls for a big beach celebration. And Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has the perfect...

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New Direct Flights Have Folks Flocking to Myrtle Beach International Airport

Like the seagulls that soar high above the Grand Strand shoreline, snowbirds of a different feather are flocking to Myrtle Beach in waves via the airways these days. That's because the Grand Strand, long considered a driving destination for its central location on the Carolina coast, has expanded its horizons for air travelers thanks to recent...

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Art in the Park Headlines April Arts Celebration at The Market Common

From family beach getaways to annual Grand Strand golf trips, the rites of spring are in full bloom in Myrtle Beach. And one of the area’s most popular spring rituals is a monthlong celebration of arts and crafts at The Market Common.Located just over 2 miles from Compass Cove Oceanfront Resort, The Market Common turns the month of...

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2017 Springtime Festivals in Myrtle Beach

The weather is starting to heat up in Myrtle Beach, and with winter behind us there are so many events and festivals to look forward to in the spring time here in Myrtle Beach, SC.   Check out our listings below for all of the festivals, shows and things to do this spring 2017, held throughout the Grand...

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Southern Living Store Brings Touch of the South to The Market Common

The Grand Strand's Southern roots run deep, and now - as the site of the nation's first Southern Living Store - the sheer Southernness of our little corner of the Carolina coast has been confirmed. Modeled after the popular magazine by the same name, the Southern Living Store brings a breath of fresh air to The Market Common's...

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Compass Cove Has the Cure for the Rainy-Day Blues

While others may retreat to their hotel rooms and wait out the weather, guests at Compass Cove have a wide range of options for — without leaving the resort property — staying high and dry while also having a good time. While the rainy beaches and Myrtle Beach Boardwalk are empty, Compass Cove is overflowing with these fun...

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Myrtle Beach Art Museum Offers Unique Slice of Culture

Myrtle Beach may be better known for its neon-lit attractions and seaside amusements, but the Sun Fun Capital has its fair share of higher culture, too. Hidden beyond the high-rise resorts and towering thrill rides resides the heartbeat of the local arts community — the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Myrtle Beach Art Museum, which...

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