Seacrest is colorful and beautiful neighborhood tucked between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach along Scenic 30A. Visitors love the bustling town center, variety of options for dining and shopping, and everything you need just steps (or a bike ride) away! 1. 239 Pelic... [more]
The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce will host “The Next BIG Thing” on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa and is seeking speakers for this year’s event. The Walton Area Cha... [more]
By Shannon J. Winslow-Claunch Here in South Walton, rising temperatures mean an increase in tourists. And it also means more opportunities for potential encounters with some of our longtime locals: Florida black bears. In fact, Florida's black bear population is ... [more]
Seasons come and seasons go, but for The Big Chill, formerly The Hub 30A, they are ready to keep the good times flowing. Armed with a new name, their promise remains the same, and it comes down to a simple equation: good food and good vibes. Brian Parker, CEO of... [more]
Seashells have long fascinated beachgoers for their beauty and variety, and most people at one point or another have held a shell up to their ear to see if they could hear the ocean. Primarily made of calcium carbonate, there are 50,000 varieties of mollusk shells ... [more]
By Helen Mitsios Those images of cabana curtains stirring in the breeze, heated skin and scant clothing, the benign sun sparkling the waves...it sounds like a scene out of a romance novel. And indeed, there’s something about a spell on the beach that often stir... [more]
1. Going Overboard (capsizing or falling off a boat) • First, stay calm. • Remember your “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” training, and seek out a lifeline. • If you were not alone going overboard, do a quic... [more]
There’s a new name on the corner of Barrett Square in Rosemary Beach, but it’s not unfamiliar. Gallion’s, sister restaurant to award-winning Shunk Gulley a little further west on Scenic Highway 30A, is an homage to... [more]
If you think that polo, a horseback sport where players use mallets to hit a wooden ball across a field, is a game that only royalty can play, Camilo Giraldo is proof that this isn’t true. At the age of 15, Giraldo and... [more]
You may not have heard of June Grass unless you’ve been to our neck of the woods. The unappealing green algae appears in the Gulf of Mexico, along the Panhandle of Florida and the beaches of Alabama, and ultimately washes onto the shores. Locals call it June Gras... [more]
The draw of emerald waters, sugar sand, and brilliant sunshine is hard to beat. The communities along 30A have it in spades and every year more people notice. Whether you’re here for a week, or a lifetime, the unmatched physical beauty of rare coastal dune lakes ... [more]
While a calm day lounging in the sand and floating in the serene Gulf of Mexico is always a treat, sometimes a person just needs a heart-pumping adventure. Thrill-seekers, look no further. 30A and the surrounding area have plenty of places to find adrenaline-fueled... [more]
Over the past forty years, I have traveled the globe staying in all sorts of weird and wonderful accommodations. I’ve slept in five-star hotels and no-star hostels, rented palm-frond beach huts in Southeast Asia, and snuggled up in a wicker basket on a Chinese tr... [more]
By Amandeep K You’re sitting on a quiet beach, under a canopy of coconut trees swaying gently in the breeze. You’ve watched the sun rise over the horizon, painting the sky in vibrant hues. You woke up early and cycled through quiet villages, past green fields, ... [more]
At 5 o’clock the lights dim, the kitchen hums and the show begins at Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach. Each moment of service is orchestrated, from the welcome at the front door, to the flawlessly timed courses, ... [more]
Rosé all day permeates the bars and restaurants along 30A. The light, refreshing, popping pink wine pairs perfectly with the sunny days, sugar-sand beaches, and emerald waters on the Gulf Coast. And there is a new bottl... [more]
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. You’re in your favorite suit, the hot sun is beaming down and you feel the soft sand between your toes as you approach the water’s edge. You dive under the first crashing... [more]
It’s been said there are two things in life that are certain, and I am sure we are all familiar with that old saying. It’s also a reality for those of us who live on our beautiful coasts that Hurricane Season is the third certainty, and like taxes, we face... [more]
When you are looking to truly get away from it all on your next getaway, look no further! These rental homes all provide extra privacy - among all their other amenities and beautiful features. 1. Bali Zen This luxurious ... [more]
