Shopping in Grayton Beach
While not as closely clustered as shops in some of the other planned communities, the fun, funky and fiercely independent
30A’s Ultimate Guide to Grayton Beach, Florida
Our hand-picked experiences and attractions in Grayton Beach, Florida!
GRAYTON BEACH – A GUIDED TOUR
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 whom this small beach town is named. In 1885, he built his homestead on the shores that were deemed too sandy for farming, and with no nearby bridges or highways making it easily accessible, it would be a long time before it became the Grayton we know today.
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TOP THINGS TO DO
30A Welcomes the First Ever Underwater Museum of Art in North America
The Underwater Museum of Art is the first of its kind in North America and is located approximately 0.7 miles
Grayton Beach State Park
Consistently voted one of world’s most beautiful and pristine beaches (and frequently hailed as the #1 beach in America), Grayton
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
Locals at Play: Grayton Beach Volleyball Sets Up Weekly
You will find them on the beach every Monday and Wednesday after work unloading beach chairs, coolers, putting up nets,
BEST PLACES TO EAT & DRINK
AJ’s Grayton Beach
AJs Grayton Beach serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, featuring local seafood, fresh sushi and oak-fire-grilled steaks. Saturday
Bad Ass Coffee (Grayton)
Starbucks may have moved out, but it didn’t take long for this new coffee shop to take its place in
Pickle Factory
Enjoy delicious hand-tossed pizzas at Pickle Factory’s bar, or kicked back on a comfy couch. Pickle Factory’s once owned a restaurant
Chiringo
Inspired by chiringos or chiringuitos, small open-air beach bars that dot the coast of Spain, Chiringo is a Spanish-influenced, casual beachside
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse is a quaint and quirky favorite with locals and long-timers alike. Skim the morning newspaper in Hibiscus’
Nanbu Noodle Bar
Nanbu, meaning “southerner,” is a Japanese noodle bar recently opened in the heart of the art district of Grayton Beach,
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Over 60 Sharks Spotted off Grayton Beach Harmlessly Swimming. It’s their home after all.
August 1, 2019: This morning off the coast of Grayton Beach, we spotted upwards of 60 sharks just chilling near
Beach Permits: Everything You Need to Know
Here on 30A there is lots of fun to be had within the limits of the county laws. Everything you
Grayton Beach State Park Named Among Top 10 Beaches in U.S.
Grayton Beach State Park has once again been named among the Top Ten Best Beaches in the 26th Annual Top 10 Beach
Grayton Beach Air Navigation Marker Restored
The visual air navigation signage that once marked Grayton Beach for pilots has been restored on Defuniak Street in Grayton
Gators, Beach Mice and Lake Sharks? 30A Radio Interviews Patrick Hartsfield of Grayton Beach State Park
Ranked as one of the best beaches in the United States with over 2,000 acres of lakes, woodlands, and pristine
