30A Snorkel and Diving Reefs: Everything You Need to Know
The Emerald Coast is best known for its sugar white sand, enchanting sunsets, and sparkling tranquility as far as the sunglasses can see. But...
How is a Ukulele Made? Watch as Driftwood Guitars Creates One for 30A
Chris Alvarado of Driftwood Guitars is creating a one-of-a-kind tenor ukulele for the 30A Company, handcrafted from ziricote rosewood, spruce and mahogany along with...
Coastal Biplane: Soaring with the Spirit of 30A
Coastal Biplane is the new ride in town. Next time your feet are in the sand, look up and you may just catch a...
Fire Chief Retiring to 30A…the Community He Served for 11 Years
Is there really a better place than the Emerald Coast to watch the sun set on a successful career and transition into retirement? South...
30A Hot Spot Awards: Who Will Win in 2019?
Welcome to the 30A Hot Spot Awards for 2019! We solicited nominations this past December, and although we would love to include every local business...
The 9 Great Spring Events from Coastal Culture Series
Less than 3 miles from the 30A coastline, discover a world of amazing entertainment from the Coastal Culture Series at Grand Boulevard.
From music events...
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SCENIC HIGHWAY 30A
Secret Escapes: Find Hidden Seclusion on the Choctawhatchee River
Captain Andy Coleman knows the Choctawhatchee River.
He's been cruising up and down its wild waters just a few miles north of Santa Rosa Beach since the mid-70s. He knows the river's story, the people who...
Living History: The Longest Running Businesses on Scenic Highway 30-A
“My mom and dad ate here with their parents in the 1970s.”
“Our family has been visiting 30-A since before I was even born.”
These are comments regularly overheard around town, and they always bring...
10 Can’t-Miss Desserts in South Walton
You’re On Vacation. Have the Dessert.
We’ve worked hard (oh, it was SO hard) to find some of the most delicious and unique dessert offerings, and while we can’t list them all, below you will...
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Ten Things to Know About the Mariana Trench – the Deepest Part of the...
Every ocean is deep and mysterious in its own way. But compared to the Mariana Trench, some parts of the ocean look like the...
9 Peculiar Facts About Pelicans
“A strange ole bird, the pelican…His beak holds more than his belly-can.”*
This limerick was recanted at least a million times when I was a...
Going Deep with Local Diver & Reef Artist Vince Tatum
Some locals are lucky enough to be born here in South Walton, but the rest of us have our own story to tell. Local...
Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight – Is The Old Adage True?
“Red Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight. Red Sky in the Morning, Sailor’s Warning.”
Have you ever heard this old nautical adage and wondered if there's...
