Five of the Top Sunset Spots On 30A
Sunsets and 30A. Whether you’re a local, visitor, or admirer from afar, you know these two things to go together like happy hour and a darn good time. There’s just something about taking in a beautifully technicolor sky announcing the day’s end that washes away your worries with the tide... [more]
How to Play Cornhole – The 30A Way
By Kristy Gustafson Legend has it that cornhole originated somewhere in the Midwest, with places like Cincinnati and Kentucky laying claim to inventing the ever-popular game. Some even credit a fourteenth-century cabinet maker, who is said to have created the game after watching children toss rocks into a nearby groundhog’s... [more]
The Best Rooftop Bars on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A
By Kristy Gustafson Let’s face it, nothing quite tops a rooftop. Yes, literally, but for countless more reasons as well. For starters, the views. Especially when you’ve got a backyard like ours! Rooftops are the best way to take in the bird’s eye view of our beautiful emerald coast and... [more]
Everything You Need to Know for Alys Beach’s 30A Wine Fest
By Kristy Gustafson Thanks to our breathtaking backdrop and the various walks of life our area attracts, it’s safe to say South Walton knows a thing or two about bringing people together. Add in diverse offerings like art, music, eats and sips, and every event becomes a celebration of 30A’s... [more]
How Alys Beach Got its Name
By Kristy Gustafson Did you know over 60 percent of all English words have Greek or Latin roots? Take the Latin word mare, meaning “sea” or “seawater,” the Greek kolpos for “gulf,” and Latin bellitās for “beauty.” When we dig a little deeper we see that names are more than... [more]
Local Bartenders Battle it Out at Top Shelf 98 Mix Off
They came… they mixed… they conquered. This past weekend, South Walton’s newest player Distillery 98 brought together some of 30A’s most talented and beloved bartenders for the ultimate face-off. The inaugural Top Shelf 98 Mix Off consisted of a series of activities that put their skills to the true test... [more]
GRAYT WALL Helps Bring Grayton Beach Community Together
For years, Grayton Beach visitors have seen several pieces of art hung along the 80’ of fence line perpendicular to the shops and restaurants of Hotz Avenue. But, when the iconic restaurant, The Red Bar, unexpectedly caught fire in February 2019, many of the pieces were lost. “I asked Joyce... [more]
A Passion for Life and the Beach Brings Family Business to 3
If you’re a frequenter of delicious craft beer makers, Idyll Hounds Brewery and Grayton Beer Company, you’ve probably noticed there’s a new kid on the block. South Walton welcomes its newest player in craft libations, Distillery 98. Just minutes away from the beach, the team recently broke ground on a... [more]
What to Eat, See & Do in Grayton Beach, Florida
The orange glow of a late-day sun casts over a sign that reads “Nice Dogs. Strange People.” But ask any local and they’ll tell you the Grayton Beach story goes far beyond that. Let’s start at the beginning, shall we? Its tale begins with Army Major Charles T. Gray for... [more]
The Architectural Influences Along Scenic Highway 30A
A friend once joked that a trip down Scenic Highway 30A is the “It’s a Small World” of architectural style. It’s true that one passes through architecture inspired by the Caribbean, Bermuda, Nantucket, the Adirondacks, and more in one 18-mile stretch. But there’s more to the story. (And thankfully, the... [more]
The Fun and Funky History of Grayton Beach, Florida
‘Nice Dogs, Strange People’ – the unofficial town motto says it all. Grayton Beach is the funky heart of 30A. Populated by a mix of dotcom millionaires, fishing charter captains, grammy-award winning artists and families who have been walking its unpaved streets for decades, it isn’t flashy, all mod-cons development,... [more]
