30A: Where Oysters Are King

30A: Where Oysters Are King

The last time someone walked into a restaurant and ordered a dozen bivalve mollusks was, well…never. But talk to me…

5 Questions With Chef Ben Robinson

5 Questions With Chef Ben Robinson

The chef, food entrepreneur, and former Below Deck star talks midnight paddleboarding, guilty pleasure food, and what it was like…

Direct Flights to Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

Direct Flights to Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

By Abigail Abesamis Demarest Making your 30A vacation dreams a reality is becoming increasingly accessible as airlines like American Airlines,…

The Fun and Funky History of Grayton Beach, Florida

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.…

7 Best Coolers for Every Beach Lifestyle

7 Best Coolers for Every Beach Lifestyle

No day at the beach is complete without your trusty cooler by your side. Whether packing for a solo day…

Ultimate Guide to Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Florida

Sandestin’s Village of Baytowne Wharf: A Modern Twist On An Old-time Theme

It’s been said, there is a very “Disney-esque” feel to this family-oriented spot.

How to Play Cornhole – The 30A Way

How to Play Cornhole – The 30A Way

Whatever its origins, cornhole has become the beach game of choice among 30A fans!

6 Unusual (But Helpful) Beach Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

6 Unusual (But Helpful) Beach Gadgets You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Jessica Roberts We all know the standard items for a beach day – chair, cooler, beach bag, sunscreen, etc.…

Red Bar Reborn: A Gulf Coast Icon Roars Back To Life in Grayton Beach

Red Bar Reborn: A Gulf Coast Icon Roars Back To Life in Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach is a ‘BO-HO’ hot-spot nestled on the sugar-white sands of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast and has become a…

Working at the Beach: 10 Spaces for Every Style

Working at the Beach: 10 Spaces for Every Style

Year after year, people break away from the traditional work grind and move to the beach to set their own…

The 30A-List: All the Fun in Store for You This Weekend!

Free Transit Service from DeFuniak Springs to South Walton

Walton County recently announced the launch of GoWal, the area’s first public transit service offering rides to those traveling north…

Top 7 Grills for that Beach (or Backyard) Barbecue

Top 7 Grills for that Beach (or Backyard) Barbecue

By Jessica Roberts Cooking in the beautiful outdoors is a mainstay of Florida living – s’mores over the bonfire, grilling…

Local Erica Wilson Talks Dark Chocolate, Running Jokes and How She Breaks a Sweat

Local Erica Wilson Talks Dark Chocolate, Running Jokes and How She Breaks a Sweat

We recently sat down with 30A’s Erica Wilson to learn a few of her favorite local hangouts, guilty pleasures and…

Paradise Properties

Paradise Properties

Looking for a place to stay on your next 30A vacation? We have you covered. With a wide variety of…

The Best Rooftop Bars on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

The Best Rooftop Bars on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

Rooftop sundowners are the best way to take in our beautiful emerald coast and all it has to offer.

Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line and YOLO Donate Electric Bikes to Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line and YOLO Donate Electric Bikes to Walton County Sheriff’s Office

Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a special donation Monday, by way of a country music star and a local business.…

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining Along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining Along Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A

According to humorist and playwright Noel Coward, only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. In a…

Holly Lewis Talks Favorite Local Desserts, Sundowner Spots & More!

Holly Lewis Talks Favorite Local Desserts, Sundowner Spots & More!

In this edition of 30A Q&A, we sat down with Holly Lewis to find out some of her favorite tips…

Go Farther, Faster with 30A Electric Bikes by YOLO

Go Farther, Faster with 30A Electric Bikes by YOLO

If you’re ready to ride, and want the coolest bike on the planet, look no further, because this awesome collaboration…

Watery Landscapes – A Photographer’s Love of the Florida Springs

Watery Landscapes – A Photographer’s Love of the Florida Springs

By Susan Gunn What do you think of on a hot summer day? The beach or a nice cool dip…

30A’s Ultimate Guide to Grayton Beer

30A’s Ultimate Guide to Grayton Beer

Like all great undertakings that have come to fruition, Grayton Beer Company started as a dream.

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‘Dr. Beach’ Names Grayton Beach No. 1 in U.S.

Grayton Beach State Park has clinched the title for the Number #1 Beach in the Annual Top 10 Beach List…

Walton County Opens Vacation Rentals!

Walton County Opens Vacation Rentals!

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss the impending matter of lifting of…

Ban Lifted on Vacation Rentals Along Scenic Highway 30A

Ban Lifted on Vacation Rentals Along Scenic Highway 30A

FAQs & Updates About COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) for 30A / Walton County, Florida June 26, 2020: Effectively immediately, the emergency order…

Grayton Beer Names Bo Walker New COO

Grayton Beer Names Bo Walker New COO

Grayton Beer Company announced new leadership of its 30,000 square foot production facility, located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Jamey…

5,000 Yellow Rubber Duckies to Race in Seaside

How to Find Beach Parking in Walton County

Walton County has more than 50 public beach accesses along its 26 miles of white sand shoreline. Regional Beach Access…

Everything You Need to Know for Alys Beach’s 30A Wine Festival

Everything You Need to Know for Alys Beach’s 30A Wine Festival

By Kristy Gustafson Thanks to our breathtaking backdrop and the various walks of life our area attracts, it’s safe to…

How Alys Beach Got its Name

How Alys Beach Got its Name

Did you know over 60 percent of all English words have Greek or Latin roots? Take the Latin word mare,…

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