Panama City Beach is one of the most popular destinations on the emerald coast with 27 miles of white sand beaches and endless fun to be had. Plus, it's just minutes away from Highway 30A. We are sharing some of our top recommendations to help you enjoy your time here. Activities Shipwreck Island: Spend the day at an awesome local water park Shell Island: Take an excursion to an undeveloped paradise at Shell Island in St. Andrews State Park Rock It Lanes: Go bowling and rolle

Miramar Beach lies near the west end of Highway 30A and connects to Destin via Highway 98, offering many places for both locals and visitors to explore. Here are our top recommendations! Grand Boulevard is an upscale lifestyle center that includes a variety of restaurants, a movie theater, many shops and Emerald Coast Theatre Company to enjoy live performances. Dining Vintij - Ambiance, unique food specials and an extensive wine selection makes this the perfect spot for a d

No need to worry if you have mobility issues or use a wheelchair! You can still enjoy the emerald coast’s pristine beaches with the help of designated beach accesses that provide ADA/wheelchair accessibility. Six of South Walton’s nine regional beach accesses are ADA accessible for those with mobility issues/disabilities. 1) Miramar Beach Regional Beach Access Seasonal Lifeguards, ADA Accessible Restrooms, ADA Accessible Boardwalk, Parking, Beach Conditions Flag 2375 Scenic G

Watercolor is a serene community nestled along Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida known for its beautiful resort style amenities and private beaches. Located directly in between Grayton Beach State Park and the idyllic town of Seaside – Watercolor is the perfect spot for both families and couples to escape to. You can enjoy access to Camp Watercolor, Watercolor Beach Club, their private and heated pools (plus water slides!), restaurants, tennis center, hiking trails and

Publix Supermarkets are a Florida staple known for their Pub Subs, variety of grab and go meals, fresh favorites and all of your essentials, including pharmacies. Publix aims to go above and beyond the average grocery store and will steam your seafood, decorate cakes for celebrations and serve made-to-order meals like sushi, ramen, rotisserie chicken and party platters. Here are our closest locations below, spanning from Watercolor near Highway 30A to Highway 98 in Inlet Beac

One of the most popular ways of getting around South Walton beaches are by low-speed vehicles, which are actually street-legal motor vehicles often mistaken for golf carts. While these are a convenient and fun way for visitors to get around locally, there are laws to be taken seriously when driving them. We highly recommend watching this video so you are prepared during your vacation. Please share this guide with everyone in your traveling party to ensure your group has a saf

Beach conditions can be unpredictable even on days that appear to be sunny and beautiful. During your stay, we recommend texting the word “SAFETY” to 31279 to receive the most up-to-date local surf report, or visit https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-safety/ to view current beach flags and what they mean. This will save your family a lot of time, and most importantly – keep everyone safe. Instead of packing everyone up with all of your beach gear to possibly have to turn a

Our favorite places to grab Sushi around Highway 30A in South Walton Florida! In no particular order... NO.1 Shan Kishi - Panama City...

Let’s explore 11 beach communities connected along 24 miles of scenic highway! NO. 1 Dune Allen The start of Highway 30A coming from Miramar Beach. Glamp under the stars at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park . Top Restaurant: Stinky’s Fish Camp - local seafood with lake views NO. 2 Gulf Place Local art, shops and restaurants! Top Dining: Shunk Gulley - fresh seafood with gulf views Pecan Jack’s - homemade ice cream and treats NO. 3 Blue Mountain Got its name by the beautiful Bl

Between the dim lighting accented by up-lit bourbon barrels, the dulcet tones from live guitarist, Sean Van Blerk and a long table-scape...

Dear South Walton Local, What inspired your move to 30A? You have a free day to enjoy your favorite eats and places - what's your game plan?

Henderson Beach Resort Dinner Series continued with their Napa Wine Train event. We took a “culinary train ride” through the wine...

We are suckers for a good tiki bar and having a new one just a few minutes away from home in Seaside, Florida is a treat! When we used to live in New Orleans we’d frequent Latitude 29 , and any time we’re at Walt Disney World we don’t leave without a visit to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. We had an awesome date night recently at Daytrader Tiki Bar and Restaurant, so let’s dive into our review! [Photography by South Walton Local. Please request permission for usage + credit.] Whil

Eden Gardens State Park is 163 acres of serene nature tucked up in Point Washington forest, nestled on the Choctawhatchee Bay, lush with...

Brunch with a View at Henderson Beach Resort was SO nice and SO delicious! Located on the top floor of the resort, overlooking the Gulf...

Down Island is a dream come true by Chef Janca whose legacy lives on in this Santa Rosa Beach chef-owned and family-operated restaurant. Specializing in wood fired Gulf South seafood favorites, local farm-to-table daily specials and raw bar selections, Down Island feels and tastes like home. [Photography by South Walton Local. Please request permission for usage + credit.] LUNCH What we loved: We don't normally start with dessert, but it's THAT good. Wood-Fired Pies: made to

❄️🦆Glimpses into a snowbird stay at Henderson Beach Vacation Rentals Older couples are the cutest lovebirds and The Henderson is an escape for all ages. Check out the memories they made! Dining at Primrose and Horizons Chef Tyler and Sushi Chef David create exceptional dining experiences! Massages and Himalayan Salt Suite 10,000 square feet of spa and amenities! Sunset & Cocktails at The Rooftop Bar Review: “We can’t emphasize how much we love staying at The Henderson! Nothi

✨We were among some of the first diners at the brand new M & P restaurant, an elevated American Omakase (translated to “I leave it up to...

📍 Horizons at Henderson Beach Resort Turkey Club w/Duke’s mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon, toasted sourdough, fries and a side of my sweet husband celebrating 19 years together. Thank you for our delicious lunch Chef Tyler Simmons!

Camp Creek Inn, South Walton's newest hotel, is officially open! Featuring: 75 rooms Wellness Center pickleball and tennis courts pool/Beach Club 3 dining venues Camp Creek Golf Course Located off Watersound Pkwy., near Hwy. 30A and Hwy. 98 in Inlet Beach, Florida Book here: https://watersoundclub.com/accommodation/camp-creek-inn-stay/

Getting to experience time at Henderson Beach Resort is always such a treat! This is truly our favorite resort in Destin that consistently provides top notch guest service, spa services, dining, rooms and amenities. The best part is that locals receive special discounted rates on rooms, plus 15% off Spa services, food, beverage and more! We loved our recent night stay and as always, cannot wait to be back for a longer staycation! For more info. on locals special offers and to

🍻Prost from Alys Beach Firkin Fete! We look forward to this event every year because it is such a fun and elevated Oktoberfest! Local breweries create unique beers in firkins that are tapped on site for everyone to try for the first time. Paired with amazing food from some of the best gulf coast restaurants and New Orleans band J & The Causeways under string lights and a full moon, you couldn’t ask for a better time. Watch our story highlights and vlog for more! Top favorite

🌙 🍷 Harvest Wine & Food Festival After Dark was such a lovely night! We enjoyed the intimate setting with a smaller crowd and tasting...

🥳We had a bloody good time Judging The Market Shops Bloody Mary Fest again! Love supporting @habitatwaltoncounty at this fun event!...