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April 30, 2026

Vote for the Grand Strand’s Beaches in USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards

As we already know, the Grand Strand’s beaches are the best in the state and now your vote can solidify this on a national stageition.

USA TODAY 10Best is currently running a Readers’ Choice Award vote for the Best Beaches in South Carolina, and several Grand Strand beaches are among the nominees.

Beaches from the Grand Strand included in the statewide nominations are:

  • Central Myrtle Beach
  • Myrtle Beach State Park
  • North Myrtle Beach
  • Surfside Beach
  • Litchfield Beach
  • Pawleys Island

Each nomination reflects the collective effort of our hospitality workforce, local businesses and community leaders who help make the Grand Strand one of the most-visited destinations in the Southeast. Gaining national recognition showcases not only our natural beauty, but also the economic power tourism brings to our communities, supporting thousands of local jobs and fueling small businesses year‑round.

How to Vote:

Voting is free and easy, and you can vote once per day.

Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-beach-in-south-carolina/
Voting ends: Monday, May 18, at 11:59 a.m. EDT
Winners announced: Wednesday, May 27, at noon EDT

Spread the Word:

We encourage residents, tourism partners and friends of the Grand Strand to vote daily and share the link with others. Share the image below on social media.

Together, we can help showcase our beaches, and the people who power our tourism industry, on a national stage.

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