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

We are traveling to humid summer nights in the South for this recipe. I love pairing Southern succotash with BBQ and macaroni. I have not been able to eat bacon in years. My stomach can’t digest it anymore. I know - terrible. Since this unfortunate discovery I thought I had to give up some of my favorite dishes because I couldn’t imagine they would work without it. I’m thrilled to admit that I was wrong. Learning to cook without specific key ingredients has turned into a reve

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grateful for dairy-free ice cream in Epic Universe! (My daughter and I are lactose intolerant.) The Vegan Vanilla was satisfying, but not the best vegan ice cream flavor I’ve had. Still - a solid sweet treat. Really enjoyed the big brownies on top!

As New Orleans natives, here are our top favorite local spots ‑ where to eat, drink, explore & sleep! NO. 1 Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 🍹 Classic, elevated Tiki drinks hand crafted to perfection surrounded by unforgettable atmosphere ‑ retro Bali Hai meets seasonal theming: speciality Halloween & Sippin’ Santa limited edition fun! Delicious Polynesian cuisine too! One of our all‑time favorite places ever. Do NOT miss and tell them we sent you! 📍French Quarter, New Orleans

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...

As a child growing up in New Orleans we had a second symbol of Christmas who was appointed as Santa Claus’ helper - a snowman with an ice-cream cone hat, ornament eyes and holly leaf wings named Mr. Bingle. He used to be a giant display on Maison Blanche’s famous Canal Street building back in the late 1940s-1950s. Story goes, my great-grandfather helped put up this very display. Another display of his can still be seen at Celebration in the Oaks in City Park, as it was donat

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?

Replacing scrolling with reading is one the best decisions I've ever made. I've never read so much in my life.

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!