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We celebrate the businesses, people, and organizations that help make the Grand Strand an extraordinary place to live, work, and visit. Myrtle Beach may be known around the world for its beaches, golf courses, attractions, and entertainment, but it is the people and businesses behind the scenes that give this community its character.

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Across the Grand Strand, local businesses serve residents and welcome millions of visitors while creating jobs, supporting local causes, and contributing to the energy of the region. From restaurants and retailers to healthcare providers, home services, attractions, and countless others, Best of the Beach celebrates those that have earned the trust and support of the people they serve.

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This year’s contest featured more than 2,300 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing across 222 categories, generating over 163,000 votes, an 11 percent increase year over year. The tremendous participation demonstrates the pride residents have in their community and their enthusiasm for recognizing the businesses and people that help the Myrtle Beach area thrive.

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Producing a contest of this size takes a dedicated local team, committed businesses, supportive advertisers, and an engaged community. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who nominated, voted, advertised, and helped make this year’s Best of the Beach possible.

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Congratulations to this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners. We invite you to visit VotedBestoftheBeach.com,
discover the winners, and continue supporting the businesses that make the Grand Strand a destination millions love to visit and a community so many are proud to call home.

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© 2026 McClatchy Media & NERUS Strategies, LLC. All rights reserved. Not a product of The Sun News newsroom. Best of the Beach is an advertising feature powered by OptimumContests.com, a service of NERUS Strategies, LLC (nerus.net); all content, concepts, and technology © 2026 NERUS Strategies, LLC. AI tools may assist in creating or editing materials; all content is human-reviewed prior to publication. NERUS Strategies, LLC and McClatchy Media disclaim all warranties and liability for errors, omissions, or use of this content. No reproduction permitted without prior written consent of NERUS Strategies, LLC. Use of the Best of the Beach name and logo is by license only. Distributed to The Sun News subscribers and select locations.

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