30A guidebook
Food scene
Amazing location with wonderful food and views of the bay.
Very family friendly
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The Bay
Amazing location with wonderful food and views of the bay.
Very family friendly
A super fun and relaxed place to have dinner, listen to live music and let the kids play. Great food, full bar, with your toes in the sand! Overlooks the bay
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North Beach Social
24200 US-331A super fun and relaxed place to have dinner, listen to live music and let the kids play. Great food, full bar, with your toes in the sand! Overlooks the bay
A huge indoor/outdoor restaurant right on a lagoon. Delicious food, amazing ground all under a canopy of party lights.
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Old Florida Fish House
33 Heron's Watch WayA huge indoor/outdoor restaurant right on a lagoon. Delicious food, amazing ground all under a canopy of party lights.
Shunk Gulley is bright and airy restaurant has friendly service, great food, and a view of the ocean.
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Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
1875 S Co Hwy 393Shunk Gulley is bright and airy restaurant has friendly service, great food, and a view of the ocean.
Grayton Beer Company
217 Serenoa RdSightseeing
Eden Gardens State Park
The centerpiece of Eden Gardens is the historic Wesley House, a restored antebellum plantation home built by timber baron William Henry Wesley in 1897. Surrounding the home are lush cultivated gardens.
Visitors may take a guided tour of the Wesley House, stroll around the grounds, have a picnic, and fish in Tucker Bayou from the pier.
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Eden Gardens State Park
Eden Garden State Park RoadEden Gardens State Park
The centerpiece of Eden Gardens is the historic Wesley House, a restored antebellum plantation home built by timber baron William Henry Wesley in 1897. Surrounding the home are lush cultivated gardens.
Visitors may take a guided tour of the Wesley House, stroll around the grounds, have a picnic, and fish in Tucker Bayou from the pier.
Great peaceful and relaxing place for fishing, kayaking, and strolling around.
Point Washington Boat Ramp
1462 N Co Hwy 395Great peaceful and relaxing place for fishing, kayaking, and strolling around.
The public can use the Point Washington State Forest for a variety of outdoor activities. Hunting, off-road bicycling, and hiking are all popular activities in the forest.
The Eastern Lake Trail System was the forest's first trail system. Three double-track loop trails make up this trail system. The 3.5-, 5-, or 10-mile loop can be completed by hikers or bicyclists. The Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program includes the Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trail. The parking lot and trailhead on County Road 395 provide access to the trail system.
Eastern Lake Campground, located near the 4-mile marker on the Eastern Lake Trail, offers overnight camping. Reservations are required for the four primitive campsites.
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Point Washington ríkisskógur
U.S. 98The public can use the Point Washington State Forest for a variety of outdoor activities. Hunting, off-road bicycling, and hiking are all popular activities in the forest.
The Eastern Lake Trail System was the forest's first trail system. Three double-track loop trails make up this trail system. The 3.5-, 5-, or 10-mile loop can be completed by hikers or bicyclists. The Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program includes the Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trail. The parking lot and trailhead on County Road 395 provide access to the trail system.
Eastern Lake Campground, located near the 4-mile marker on the Eastern Lake Trail, offers overnight camping. Reservations are required for the four primitive campsites.
Grayton Beach State Park
The Underwater Museum of Art is the country's first "permanent underwater sculpture park," located off the coast of Walton County in the Gulf of Mexico. This one-of-a-kind museum and eco-tourism destination is located 58 feet beneath the ocean's surface, about a mile off the sands of Grayton Beach State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Every year, sculptures from across the world are meticulously selected to be displayed at The Underwater Museum of Art. These sculptures attract a variety of marine creatures and eventually turn into a live reef. Visitors must be qualified divers to fully explore the facility.
Hogtown Bayou
The Underwater Museum of Art is the country's first "permanent underwater sculpture park," located off the coast of Walton County in the Gulf of Mexico. This one-of-a-kind museum and eco-tourism destination is located 58 feet beneath the ocean's surface, about a mile off the sands of Grayton Beach State Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Every year, sculptures from across the world are meticulously selected to be displayed at The Underwater Museum of Art. These sculptures attract a variety of marine creatures and eventually turn into a live reef. Visitors must be qualified divers to fully explore the facility.
Neighborhoods
Western Lake, one of South Walton's most stunning coastal dune lakes, is located in WaterColor. Spend your days kayaking the lake in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rented at the WaterColor Boathouse, or hiking and biking through Grayton Beach State Park and Point Washington State Forest.
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Watercolor
Western Lake, one of South Walton's most stunning coastal dune lakes, is located in WaterColor. Spend your days kayaking the lake in a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rented at the WaterColor Boathouse, or hiking and biking through Grayton Beach State Park and Point Washington State Forest.
Dune Allen is the most residential of the communities along the 30a beaches. What sets it apart is its coastal dune lakes which are shallow lakes located less than two miles from a shoreline. They are only found in four other places in the world, Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Northwest. South Walton actually has more coastal lakes than anywhere else, fifteen in total.
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Dune Allen Beach
Dune Allen is the most residential of the communities along the 30a beaches. What sets it apart is its coastal dune lakes which are shallow lakes located less than two miles from a shoreline. They are only found in four other places in the world, Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Northwest. South Walton actually has more coastal lakes than anywhere else, fifteen in total.
This is Old Florida. Old school cottages still dot the land. So do modern villas. Variety is the key here. Quiet neighborhoods, the largest beach access point in the area, delicious restaurants, and boutique shops ensure that there is something for everybody at Inlet Beach.
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Inlet Beach
This is Old Florida. Old school cottages still dot the land. So do modern villas. Variety is the key here. Quiet neighborhoods, the largest beach access point in the area, delicious restaurants, and boutique shops ensure that there is something for everybody at Inlet Beach.
City/town information
Seaside is renowned for its pastel-colored beach bungalows, distinctive whitewashed post office, and architect-designed walkways leading to the sugar-white sand — a picture-perfect town that served as the setting for Jim Carrey's hit film The Truman Show.
Seaside is a popular gathering spot for families and friends who want to visit local art galleries, boutiques, and Central Square Records and Sundog Books to browse records and books. Seaside will never leave you wanting for something to do, with live music in the open-air amphitheater and performing arts in The REP theatre.
Throughout the year, the New Urbanist community hosts festivals and events, as well as a weekly farmer's market. Whether you lunch at Bud and Alleys, a casual seaside cafe, or one of the retro food trailers along Airstream Row, fresh, coastal cuisine is on the menu. There's something for everyone in this casual array of food trucks, with anything from BBQ and 100-layer pastries to inventive crepes. Foodies will have their hands full with longtime favorites like Great Southern (try the Grits a Ya Ya) and Modica Market (your one-stop shop for pantry necessities, great sandwiches, and homemade desserts).
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Seaside
Seaside is renowned for its pastel-colored beach bungalows, distinctive whitewashed post office, and architect-designed walkways leading to the sugar-white sand — a picture-perfect town that served as the setting for Jim Carrey's hit film The Truman Show.
Seaside is a popular gathering spot for families and friends who want to visit local art galleries, boutiques, and Central Square Records and Sundog Books to browse records and books. Seaside will never leave you wanting for something to do, with live music in the open-air amphitheater and performing arts in The REP theatre.
Throughout the year, the New Urbanist community hosts festivals and events, as well as a weekly farmer's market. Whether you lunch at Bud and Alleys, a casual seaside cafe, or one of the retro food trailers along Airstream Row, fresh, coastal cuisine is on the menu. There's something for everyone in this casual array of food trucks, with anything from BBQ and 100-layer pastries to inventive crepes. Foodies will have their hands full with longtime favorites like Great Southern (try the Grits a Ya Ya) and Modica Market (your one-stop shop for pantry necessities, great sandwiches, and homemade desserts).
Rosemary Beach, a neo-traditional beach community with pristine beaches, a bustling town square, and award-winning restaurants, combines New Urbanism – the design style that places everything within a short walk of town center – and West Indies style with pristine beaches, a bustling town square, and award-winning restaurants. CNN called Rosemary Beach one of "America's Most Romantic Small Towns," which comes as no surprise to anybody who has strolled through its meandering walks and cobblestone alleys, or dined al fresco in its inviting patios and courtyards.
The neighborhood's Main Street and town square are lined with brick pathways, encouraging visitors to explore the locally owned stores and boutiques, where fashion and fun mix and mingle.
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Rosemary Beach
Rosemary Beach, a neo-traditional beach community with pristine beaches, a bustling town square, and award-winning restaurants, combines New Urbanism – the design style that places everything within a short walk of town center – and West Indies style with pristine beaches, a bustling town square, and award-winning restaurants. CNN called Rosemary Beach one of "America's Most Romantic Small Towns," which comes as no surprise to anybody who has strolled through its meandering walks and cobblestone alleys, or dined al fresco in its inviting patios and courtyards.
The neighborhood's Main Street and town square are lined with brick pathways, encouraging visitors to explore the locally owned stores and boutiques, where fashion and fun mix and mingle.
Seagrove is a favorite among long-time South Walton visitors because of its lush oak trees, magnolias, and laid-back, yet luxury lifestyles. A wide mix of boutiques, casual cafes, and an overall lively attitude compliment the scenery.
A trip to Seagrove is full of excitement. Visitors should visit Deer Lake State Park and Eastern Lake because of their proximity, and riding along the Timpoochee Trail near Seagrove is the best way to get around. In 2021, a new Regional Beach Access will open in Seagrove, making it even easier to sink your toes into the sugar-white sand.
Dining at Café Thirty-A is a Seagrove tradition. This South Walton institution was among the first to establish a presence along Highway 30A. Seagrove Village Market, not far to the west on Highway 395, is a must-visit for succulent shrimp po boys and good old memories, having been part of the original Seagrove Village Market since 1949.
Old Florida Fish House, located to the east (and overlooking the aptly named Eastern Lake), is a great spot for lunch or dinner. You won't want to miss out on their award-winning sushi or live music.
Seagrove is the ideal beach community for families seeking for a classic Florida vacation vibe, with plenty of shady nooks, stunning stretches of sun-drenched sand, and plenty of fun to go around.
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Seagrove Beach
Seagrove is a favorite among long-time South Walton visitors because of its lush oak trees, magnolias, and laid-back, yet luxury lifestyles. A wide mix of boutiques, casual cafes, and an overall lively attitude compliment the scenery.
A trip to Seagrove is full of excitement. Visitors should visit Deer Lake State Park and Eastern Lake because of their proximity, and riding along the Timpoochee Trail near Seagrove is the best way to get around. In 2021, a new Regional Beach Access will open in Seagrove, making it even easier to sink your toes into the sugar-white sand.
Dining at Café Thirty-A is a Seagrove tradition. This South Walton institution was among the first to establish a presence along Highway 30A. Seagrove Village Market, not far to the west on Highway 395, is a must-visit for succulent shrimp po boys and good old memories, having been part of the original Seagrove Village Market since 1949.
Old Florida Fish House, located to the east (and overlooking the aptly named Eastern Lake), is a great spot for lunch or dinner. You won't want to miss out on their award-winning sushi or live music.
Seagrove is the ideal beach community for families seeking for a classic Florida vacation vibe, with plenty of shady nooks, stunning stretches of sun-drenched sand, and plenty of fun to go around.
Grayton Beach is frequently rated as one of America's most beautiful and clean beaches. Fishing and paddling are available at Western Lake, and hikers can trek 4 miles of paths through a coastal forest where scrub oaks and magnolias have been bent and twisted by sea winds.
With a stay in one of the well-equipped cabins or a more rustic stay at one of Grayton's small campgrounds, an overnight excursion offers its own distinct experience.
Grayton Beach State Park is more than a background for golden sunrises and shimmering moonlit evenings, with approximately 2,000 acres.
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Grayton Beach
Grayton Beach is frequently rated as one of America's most beautiful and clean beaches. Fishing and paddling are available at Western Lake, and hikers can trek 4 miles of paths through a coastal forest where scrub oaks and magnolias have been bent and twisted by sea winds.
With a stay in one of the well-equipped cabins or a more rustic stay at one of Grayton's small campgrounds, an overnight excursion offers its own distinct experience.
Grayton Beach State Park is more than a background for golden sunrises and shimmering moonlit evenings, with approximately 2,000 acres.
This community in South Walton harkens back to the classic seaside enclaves. Beautiful beach roads, surf shops, amazing restaurants, beachfront residences, and beachside resorts and condos with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico can all be found here.
But don't be fooled by Miramar Beach's vintage beach ambiance. It also boasts cutting-edge amenities and activities that are perfect for family entertainment such as: jet ski rentals, parasailing, and unlimited shopping choices. Spend the day at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, one of the country's largest designer outlet malls.
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Miramar Beach
This community in South Walton harkens back to the classic seaside enclaves. Beautiful beach roads, surf shops, amazing restaurants, beachfront residences, and beachside resorts and condos with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico can all be found here.
But don't be fooled by Miramar Beach's vintage beach ambiance. It also boasts cutting-edge amenities and activities that are perfect for family entertainment such as: jet ski rentals, parasailing, and unlimited shopping choices. Spend the day at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, one of the country's largest designer outlet malls.
Santa Rosa Beach has a lot to offer in terms of variety.
A stay in this seaside community will provide you with plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, relax on the beach, paddle board, and cycle. Santa Rosa Beach was designated one of Travel & Leisure's top five favorite communities in America.
This coastal community is not just packed with activity, but it is also rich in history. Santa Rosa Beach, which was formed in 1910 along Hogtown Bayou, is home to the historic neighborhood of Point Washington, which includes the Wesley Mansion, which was erected in the 1890s and is now part of Eden Gardens State Park.
Two artisan breweries may also be found in Santa Rosa Beach. For a true taste of South Walton, visit Grayton Beer Company and Idyll Hounds Brewing Company.
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Santa Rosa Beach
Santa Rosa Beach has a lot to offer in terms of variety.
A stay in this seaside community will provide you with plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, relax on the beach, paddle board, and cycle. Santa Rosa Beach was designated one of Travel & Leisure's top five favorite communities in America.
This coastal community is not just packed with activity, but it is also rich in history. Santa Rosa Beach, which was formed in 1910 along Hogtown Bayou, is home to the historic neighborhood of Point Washington, which includes the Wesley Mansion, which was erected in the 1890s and is now part of Eden Gardens State Park.
Two artisan breweries may also be found in Santa Rosa Beach. For a true taste of South Walton, visit Grayton Beer Company and Idyll Hounds Brewing Company.
Alys Beach's unique aesthetic may evoke memories of Greek villages situated above the Mediterranean Sea, with breathtaking architecture and stark white façade that appear to glow from inside. Alys Beach is definitely a magnificent getaway from everyday life, from its distinctive palm-lined gateway to hidden courtyards and natural areas.
Spend a more average day at Alys Beach getting some exercise while taking in the sights along the Timpoochee Trail or strolling through the neighboring nature preserve. Caliza Pool, a gorgeous paradise with cabanas and food and drink service, is the perfect place to soak up the sun at the beach or poolside.
A visit to NEAT Tasting Room & Bottle Shop in the afternoon should also be on your Alys Beach must-do list. NEAT includes unique cocktails, happy hour deals, live music, and a broad range of gourmet hors d'oeuvres in addition to its expertly chosen inventory of artisan spirits, wines, and craft beers.
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Alys Beach
East Co Highway 30AAlys Beach's unique aesthetic may evoke memories of Greek villages situated above the Mediterranean Sea, with breathtaking architecture and stark white façade that appear to glow from inside. Alys Beach is definitely a magnificent getaway from everyday life, from its distinctive palm-lined gateway to hidden courtyards and natural areas.
Spend a more average day at Alys Beach getting some exercise while taking in the sights along the Timpoochee Trail or strolling through the neighboring nature preserve. Caliza Pool, a gorgeous paradise with cabanas and food and drink service, is the perfect place to soak up the sun at the beach or poolside.
A visit to NEAT Tasting Room & Bottle Shop in the afternoon should also be on your Alys Beach must-do list. NEAT includes unique cocktails, happy hour deals, live music, and a broad range of gourmet hors d'oeuvres in addition to its expertly chosen inventory of artisan spirits, wines, and craft beers.
Seacrest is known for its sugar-white sand and turquoise ocean, but that's just part of what makes it a great escape. Before spending the day walking through Seacrest's stores and riding bikes down the Timpoochee Trail, get a bite to eat and a cup of coffee at Seacrest Sundries, the local food store.
Beach and Brew on 30A is one of Seacrest's newest businesses, offering a wide choice of craft beer and distinctive wines in their taproom. Idyll Hounds Brewing Company and Grayton Beer Company beers, as well as other area favorites, are regulars on the menu. Our local brewers want to make it easy for you to have a taste of South Walton while enjoying your stay in Seacrest, so you may opt to hang out in the taproom or fill your growler to go.
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Seacrest
Seacrest is known for its sugar-white sand and turquoise ocean, but that's just part of what makes it a great escape. Before spending the day walking through Seacrest's stores and riding bikes down the Timpoochee Trail, get a bite to eat and a cup of coffee at Seacrest Sundries, the local food store.
Beach and Brew on 30A is one of Seacrest's newest businesses, offering a wide choice of craft beer and distinctive wines in their taproom. Idyll Hounds Brewing Company and Grayton Beer Company beers, as well as other area favorites, are regulars on the menu. Our local brewers want to make it easy for you to have a taste of South Walton while enjoying your stay in Seacrest, so you may opt to hang out in the taproom or fill your growler to go.
Watersound is a gated community with a Cape Cod feel. The area has access to the dune lake Camp Creek Lake and is home to a Beach Club with one of the most luxurious pools in the area.
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Watersound
Watersound is a gated community with a Cape Cod feel. The area has access to the dune lake Camp Creek Lake and is home to a Beach Club with one of the most luxurious pools in the area.
Shopping
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. This spectacular setting, all within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is the perfect spot to spend a vibrant afternoon, evening, week, vacation, or you can be one of the lucky few who frequently experiences Baytowne Wharf through home ownership.
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Baytowne Wharf Boulevard
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Northwest Florida, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the entire family. This spectacular setting, all within the gates of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, is the perfect spot to spend a vibrant afternoon, evening, week, vacation, or you can be one of the lucky few who frequently experiences Baytowne Wharf through home ownership.