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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 located on 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
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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 | ||
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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
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 - Visit Web Site
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.seemoresfetycrab.com
FOR COMPLETE LOCAL VISITOR & EVENT INFORMATION VISIT
www.beachesofsouthwalton.com
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