From Lawyer to Life Saver: How an Ad Changed this Local’s Life
The waters of South Walton bring something to our area every day. Quite literally, tides move in and out, fishermen source seafood, and visitors...
7 Astounding Facts About the Blue Button Jellyfish
If you’ve ever come across a mysterious Blue Button creature, you might have wondered what they are and how they function. They are found...
The Pearl Hotel Celebrates Summer with a Host of Special Events
The Pearl Hotel is gearing up to celebrate summer with a line-up of holiday favourites.The season begins with Father’s Day and continues the fun with a Summer...
Back Beach Barbecue to Celebrate First Anniversary with Inaugural Hog Bash
Back Beach Barbecue is celebrating their one-year anniversary with an inaugural Hog Bash from 2-9 p.m. on June 19.Guests are invited to enjoy two whole...
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Unveils Newly-Renovated 15000-Sq. Ft. Conference Center
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort recently completed its major renovation of the 15,000 square-foot Linkside Conference Center - a beautifully-appointed, modern function space adjacent to Sandestin’s Bayside area.The Center is ideal for groups up to 1,200...
Shades Bar & Grill to host Inaugural SoWal Craft Beer & Spirits Fest –...
The summer heat is no match for the SoWal Craft Beer and Spirits Festival - The inaugural event will be held on August 3, 2018,...
SCENIC HIGHWAY 30A
Blue Mountain Beach
Said to be the highest point anywhere on the Gulf of Mexico (at a whopping elevation of 64 feet), “Blue Mountain Beach” is hardly a mountain… but at least they got the beach part...
How to Spot Dolphins in South Walton
By Anthony M.J. Maranise, Obl.S.B.A few 30A fans might remember the hit 1964 TV series about the bottle-nosed dolphin known as Flipper. And who wouldn't want to spot "a Flipper of their own?" Well, in the waters and...
30A YOLO Board Rentals and Tours
Y.O.L.O…. You Only Live Once. It’s more than a hollow cliché here in South Walton.
For many locals, it’s become a battle cry.
The South Walton-based YOLO Board team might not have invented the Standup Paddle Board (SUP) phenomena,...
OFFICIAL 30A® GEAR
BEACH FEATURES
Slightly Stoopid: Positive Vibes and a Whole lot of Summer!
Headed to the beach this summer? Whether it’s on the East, West, or Gulf Coast, Slightly Stoopid is the perfect band for your trip. They are...
The Grayt Pineapple Welcomes Divers to the New Underwater Museum
The pineapple is a traditional expression of Welcome and Friendship, and the sun represents Life. So when the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in...
Electric Blue Beauty: Plankton Creates Magical Waters
Set against the night sky, the surf lights up an iridescent blue as it rolls to the shore. The water glitters this same electric...
20 Years After The Truman Show, Locals Share Memories of the Movie
“It was like the circus coming to town.” So describes the day that Hollywood came to Seaside, Florida and filming began on The Truman Show,...
