Cocktail DIY: Sunshine Daydream
As beach cocktails go, this one certainly sounds as good as a lazy day spent listening to the waves, especially when you can’t be...
VIDEO: Rare Footage of a Starfish ‘Walking’ on the Beach
Starfish, or sea stars as scientists prefer to call them, are marine invertebrates that are closely related to sea urchins and sand dollars. Despite the...
Hard Hats & High Heels Luncheon Raises $6,220 for Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, Florida, raised $6,220 at the second annual Hard Hats & High Heels women’s empowerment luncheon. Presented by Silver Sands Premium Outlets, the event was...
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...
SCENIC HIGHWAY 30A
Camp Helen State Park
Just across South Walton’s eastern edge, adjoining Inlet Beach, rests Camp Helen State Park.Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell (one of Florida’s largest coastal dune lakes), Camp Helen whispers the promise...
Everything You Need to Know About Fishing in South Walton
By 30A interns Caroline Giddis and Lindsey Rogers
Clear and deep sea or brackish and shallow, however you like your fishing conditions, South Walton offers almost too many options. Whether you’re an amateur or a...
South Walton Sweethearts: George and Ann Hartley
For our Valentine's Day edition of The 30A Show, we brought in one of the best couples we know -- George and Ann Hartley, owners of the most historical restaurant in South Walton, Seagrove Village Market Cafe.The...
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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,...
