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Local Information
From relocation information to shopping, dining and local activities, this is your "One Stop" source for information on the beach communities of Scenic Highway 30-A.
AREA FACTS
The Beaches of South Walton are locatedon the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in Central Time Zone
Average Year-Round Temperatures:
| Summer | 91° F [air] | 84° F [water] |
| Fall | 80° F [air] | 79° F [water] |
| Winter | 68° F [air] | 64° F [water] |
| Spring | 79° F [air] | 74° F [water] |
BEACHES OF 30-A IN THE NEWS
Those of us who live, work and play here already know what a wonderful place that the beaches of 30-A are. See what others are saying about us too!- Southern Accents - Visit Web Site
- Travel & Leisure Magazine - Visit Web Site
- Native Curiosity - Visit Web Site
- ThirtyA Review - Visit Web Site
- Coastal Living - Visit Web Site
- PR News Now - Visit Web Site
SCHOOLS
- Walton County School District - Visit Web Site
- Van R. Butler Elementary - Visit Web Site
- Bay Elementary - Visit Web Site
- Emerald Coast Middle School - Visit Web Site
- Seaside Neighborhood Charter School - Visit Web Site
- South Walton High School - Visit Web Site
- Okaloosa-Walton Community College - Visit Web Site
- Gulf Coast Community College - Visit Web Site
- Florida State University – Panama City - Visit Web Site
RELOCATION RESOURCES
| UTILITIES | ||
| Water/Sewer South Walton Utility Company Regional Utilities Inlet Beach Water Systems |
850.837.2988 850.231.5114 850.231.4498 |
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| Electricity Gulf Power CHELCO (Choctawhatchee Electric Co-op) |
800.225.5797 850.892.2111 |
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| Cable MediaCom Cox Cable Embarq DishNetwork |
850.239.6499 850.862.0175 |
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| Phone Embarq |
888.723.8010 |
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| LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Walton County Government Register to Vote in Walton County Vehicle-Boat-Trailer License Driver’s License |
850.267.3001 |
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TRAVEL • SHOPPING • DINING • PLAYING
Slow down to our speed of life on the Emerald Coast. With a moderate year round climate, unique art and cultural experiences, golf, fishing and a variety of water sport opportunities, the Beaches along Scenic Hwy 30-A and South Walton County offer an easy-going life style that celebrates a rich and diverse environment where you'll experience living at its best.
GETTING HERE
Okaloosa County Airport - Visit Web Site
Destin/Fort Walton Beach Florida, 850.651.7160
- Direct Service
Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, St. Louis, Tampa
- Air Carriers
American Eagle, ASA/Delta Connection, Continental Express Jet, Gulfstream
International, Northwest Airlines
Panama City Bay County International Airport - Visit Web Site
Panama City Florida, 850.763.6751
- Direct Service
Atlanta, Cincinnati, Memphis, Orlando, Tampa
- Air Carriers
ASA/Delta Connection, Comair, Northwest Airlines
Pensacola - Visit Web Site
Pensacola Florida, 850.436.5000
- Direct Service
Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis,
New York, Orlando, Tampa
- Air Carriers
Air-Tran, American Eagle, American Airlines, Continental/Continental Express, Continental Connection, Delta, Delta Connections, Northwest Airlines, US Airways/US Airways Express
SHOPPING
Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, St. Louis, Tampa
American Eagle, ASA/Delta Connection, Continental Express Jet, Gulfstream International, Northwest Airlines
Atlanta, Cincinnati, Memphis, Orlando, Tampa
ASA/Delta Connection, Comair, Northwest Airlines
Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Tampa
Air-Tran, American Eagle, American Airlines, Continental/Continental Express, Continental Connection, Delta, Delta Connections, Northwest Airlines, US Airways/US Airways Express
The Merchants of Rosemary Beach
Beach Buzz
Courtyard Wine & Cheese
Dunes
Flavours of France
Gigi’s Fabulous Kids
Phillip & Co.
Pish Posh Patchoulis - Visit Web Site
Rosemary Beach Trading Company
Shabby Slips
Solace Day Spa & Salon - Visit Web Site
The Gourd Garden Courtyard
Tracery - Visit Web Site
The Merchants of Seaside
Artful Eye
Cara Roy Artwork - Visit Web Site
Central Square Records - Visit Web Site
Eileen West Gallery - Visit Web Site
FABS Beachwear
Fired-up Studio - Visit Web Site
Fitness Fedish - Visit Web Site
Fusion Art Glass - Visit Web Site
Hooch & Holly’s
Newbill Collection by the Sea
Ono Surf Shop
Peepers & Timekeepers
Perspicasity
Pizitz Home & Cottage
Quincy - Visit Web Site
Sea of Silver
Sundog Books - Visit Web Site
The L2 Gallery
The Seaside Store
Zephyr
DINING ON 30-A
| Shades at the Loop | Inlet Beach | 850.231.9410 |
| The Terrace | Inlet Beach | 850.231.5202 |
| Courtyard Wine & Cheese | Rosemary Beach | 850.231.1219 |
| Onano Neighborhood Café | Rosemary Beach | 850.231.2436 |
| Starbucks Coffee | Rosemary Beach | 850.231.0911 |
| Sugar Shak | Rosemary Beach | 850.231.3655 |
| Summer Kitchen | Rosemary Beach | 850.231.6264 |
| Wild Olives | Rosemary Beach | 850.231.0065 |
| Fonville Press | Alys Beach | 850.213.5906 |
| Angelina’s Pizza & Pasta | Seagrove Beach | 850.231.2436 |
| Café Thirty-A | Seagrove Beach | 850.231.2166 |
| Cocoons Fine Foods | Seagrove Beach | 850.231.4544 |
| Old Florida Fish House | Seagrove Beach | 850.534.3045 |
| Pizza by the Sea | Seagrove Beach | 850.231.3030 |
| Yanni’s Seagrove Grill | Seagrove Beach | 850.534.0002 |
| Bud & Alleys | Seaside | 850.231.5900 |
| Café Rendez Vous | Seaside | 850.534.0254 |
| Café Spiazzia | Seaside | 850.231.1297 |
| Dawson’s Yogurt | Seaside | 850.231.4770 |
| Frost Bites | Seaside | 850.534.0800 |
| Great Southern Café | Seaside | 850.231.7327 |
| Pickles | Seaside | 850.231.5686 |
| Roly Poly | Seaside | 850.231.3799 |
| BaitHouse | WaterColor | 850.534.5960 |
| Fish Out of Water | WaterColor | 850.534.5050 |
| Starbucks Coffee | WaterColor | 850.231.0346 |
| The Market at WaterColor | WaterColor | 850.231.7741 |
| Borago | Grayton Beach | 850.231.9167 |
| Criolla’s | Grayton Beach | 850.267.1267 |
| D&K’s Café | Grayton Beach | 850.231.0455 |
| Gravel Road | Grayton Beach | 850.534.0960 |
| Hibiscus Coffee House | Grayton Beach | 850.231.2733 |
| Pandora’s | Grayton Beach | 850.231.4102 |
| The Red Bar | Grayton Beach | 850.231.1008 |
| Basmati’s | Blue Mountain Beach | 850.267.3028 |
| Blue Orleans | Blue Mountain Beach | 850.622.1909 |
| Chateau de Vine | Blue Mountain Beach | 850.267.3588 |
GOLF
| Santa Rosa Golf & Beach | 18 Hole Course | Santa Rosa Beach | 850.267.2299 |
| Origins | 9 Hole Exec. Course | WaterSound | 850.231.7601 |
| BayTowne | 18 Hole Course | Sandestin | 850.267.8155 |
| BayTowne | 18 Hole Course | Sandestin | 850.267.8155 |
| Burnt Pine | 18 Hole Course | Sandestin | 850.267.6500 |
| Raven Golf Club | 18 Hole Course | Sandestin | 850.267.8211 |
| The Links | 18 Hole Course | Sandestin | 850.267.8411 |
| Windswept Dunes | 18 Hole Course | Freeport | 850.835.1847 |
TENNIS
| Rosemary Beach Tennis Club | Open to the Public | Rates/availability call | 850.278.2061 |
| Seaside Swim & Tennis | Open to the Public | Rates/availability call | 850.231.2214 |
FISHING/BOATING
| Angry Fish | Fishing Charter | Grayton | 850.622.0611 |
| Fish On | Fishing Charter | Grayton | 850.974.4357 |
| Not a Dog Charters | Fishing/Cataraman | Santa Rosa Beach | 850.267.2514 |
NATURE TOURS
| Action on Blackwater River | Canoes, Kayaks, Camping | 850.537.2997 |
| Blue Sky Kayak Tours | Guided Tours in Gulf & Coastal Dune Lakes | 850.368.3155 |
| Choctawhatchee Delta Tours | Guided Tours | 850.585.0445 |
| Fishbone Charters | Fishing & Eco-tours | 850.572.1124 |
STATE PARKS
Visit www.floridastateparks.com for more information.- Deer Lake State Park, Seacrest
- Eastern Lake Bike/Hike Trail, Pt. Washington State Forest
- Eden State Gardens, Pt. Washington State Forest
- Grayton Beach State Recreation Area, Grayton Beach
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Santa Rosa
BEACH SAFETY
Lifeguards are stationed at 6 public beach accesses from mid-March through September. For the safety of residents and visitors, Walton County adopted the official Florida Dept of Environmental Protection Flag Warning System to indicate surf and swimming conditions.| DOUBLE RED FLAGS | Water is closed to the public | |
| SINGLE RED FLAG | High Hazard | High Surf and/or Strong Currents |
| YELLOW FLAG | Medium Hazard | Moderate Surf and/or Currents |
| GREEN FLAG | Low Hazard | Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution |
| PURPLE FLAG | Dangerous Marine Life | (Jellyfish, Stingrays, Dangerous Fish) |
For more information on the flag system visit www.seemoresafetycrab.com
FOR COMPLETE LOCAL VISITOR & EVENT INFORMATION VISIT
www.beachesofsouthwalton.com
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