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WaterSound Communities Continue to Grow in Amenities and Popularity
Developed by the St. Joe Company, WaterSound collectively encompasses four distinct residential and commercial communities on the eastern end of…
Meet the Incredibly Odd Humphead Wrasse
All sea animals are unique in their own way, but once in a while, you stumble across a creature that…
Why Is Our Water So Emerald?
Whether you’ve spent days relaxing or playing upon the beaches of 30A, or simply gazed at our powdery white sands…
Michael Franti Finds Optimism in Turbulent Times
As a father, musician, entrepreneur, yogi, hotelier, and now farmer, Michael Franti wears many hats.
Major Airline Adds New Direct Flights To Destin-Fort Walton, Florida
The Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) announced that Southwest Airlines is joining their daily flight service line-up. New routes will…
Beach Cocktail Spotlight: Pineapple Aloe Margarita
Red Fish Taco offers refreshing cocktails just steps away from the gulf in Blue Mountain Beach. The Pineapple Aloe Margarita…
Artist and Musician Chris Coleman Finds Solace by the Sea
Coleman finds an outlet for his passion in the form of minimalist Western art.
Ultimate Beach Cart: The OME Wanderr
Tired of lugging multiple pieces of equipment to the beach? Here's a solution!
Chef Jim Shirley Receives 16th Van Ness Butler Jr. Award
Chef Jim Shirley, chef/owner of local dining hotspots such as Great Southern Cafe, The Bay, Meltdown on 30A, Farm &…
30A Beach Visitor Guide for 2021 with COVID-19 Guidelines
Thousands of people have already showed up here in January to enjoy the beaches of 30A, and with Spring Break…
Exploring 30A Off the Beaten Track with Adventure Mike
“Life is an adventure” says Mike Ferguson. We’re sat in the shade of a comfortable pergola, near where Scenic Highway…
UMA’s “El Plastico” Brings New Awareness to Ocean Pollution
Eight million tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year. Artist George Sabra took this problem as inspiration…
7 Ways You’ll Be Surprised by Sushi
Discover cool facts about this work of culinary art that will delight even the most avid fans. While we think…
Oh Captain, My Captain
“That’s the funny thing about bucket lists, mate,” Captain Nick once told me. “The less time you have, the longer…
Fishing in the Bay 101 – What’s biting?
Anglers who want to mix up the challenge of fishing in the Gulf should take a cast around the Choctawhatchee…
The Top 15 Surfer Movies of All Time
By: Shannon Serpette In the mood for a movie featuring waves and a lifestyle so carefree it makes you want…
Coastal Tavern ‘The CITIZEN’ Now Open at Alys Beach
30A’s newest restaurant, The CITIZEN, a coastal tavern and restaurant located within the luxury seaside community of Alys Beach, is…
A Day in the Life of a Lifeguard
This isn’t your typical lifeguard job at the community pool. The South Walton beach lifeguards are a group of highly…
What Is 30A?
We get asked that question a lot. In fact, we’re always surprised by how many of our 1.5 million social…
About 30A®
Inspired by small-town life along Florida’s Gulf Coast, 30A® is a media and lifestyle brand that shares BEACH HAPPY® stories…
Six Things You Didn’t Know About the Seahorse
While there are approximately 50 species of seahorses worldwide, the Hippocampus Erectus – also known as the Lined Seahorse –…
Brothers Osborne – A Journey to Musical Stardom Coast to Coast
By Will Estell If you’re a fan of country music, chances are, you’ve heard more than one hit from this…
New Book Paints Detailed History of Florida’s Emerald Coast
By Will Estell If you’re at all familiar with Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, you’re likely already aware of just what…
How Cowgirl Kitchen Cooked Up Its Name
You can take the girl out of the Wild West, but you can’t take the Wild West spirit out of…
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…
20 Fun Facts About Dolphins
By Jordan Morgan There are few things more exhilarating than spotting a dolphin gliding through the waves as you relax…
Staying Fit on 30A: 18 Places for Yoga, Pilates, Workouts and More
For active fun and fitness on 30A, there are many ways to get moving!
Farewell to the Oystermen
The oyster beds may be shut down, but the buoyant spirit of Apalachicola is still alive and kicking.
