Grayton Beach State Park

Grayton Beach State Park Grayton Beach State Park is a 22 acre park on 30A situated in the vicinity of three coastal dune lakes: Western Lake, Alligator Lake and Little Redfish Lake, often times Little Redfish Lake will completely connect to the Gulf creating a beautiful shallow area that's wonderful for children or less than savy swimmers to play in and that water is it's like bath water this time of year! It's much warmer than the Gulf and the views around you of the dunes that are kind of built up, they just make you feel like you're in paradise because really, you kind of are!  Grayton Beach State Park isn't just for the beach aficionado though, you've also got camping. They have 30 cabins available, picnic tables, grills, water and electricity, and also a couple hiking trails. There's a boat ramp on site, kayak and paddle board rentals, and great facilities to use the restroom to shower off the sand and you can have a picinic with your family at one of the many gazebos available in the area!       

Blue Mountain Beach

Blue Mountain Beach Do you know how a mountain made its way to the Florida gulf coast? Blue Mountain Beach is named for the blue lupine flowers and it's elevation sitting at 64 feet above sea level. Blue Mountain Beach is the highest point along Florida's gulf coast and it's dotted with these beautiful blue flowers.   There are two main public beach access points and a rare coastal dune lake andthe Timpoochee trail. All your outdoor needs are here in this area! Blue Mountain Beach is going to be great for all you beach goers or folks looking to use their paddle boards, kayaks, or even rent them out, so you'll have tons of outdoor activities to choose.  If you're considering purchasing or selling in this area you can expect to pay or get between 625,000 and 1.6 million dollars for a condo and between 900,000 and 5 million dllars for a house.  

Santa Rosa Beach

Santa Rosa Beach  Santa Rosa Beach is a cute golf cart friendly area located in between Dune Allen Beach and Blue Mountain Beach. It's a laid back area with beautiful homes from 525,000 dollars for a condo to 3.5 million for a beautiful estate.  You've got plenty of options for dining and shopping with a view with Goat Feathers and Gulf Place being right there. You've got the free beach access at Edwaline public beach. There is also a great walking trail that serves both for a great run and also a great way to get around without having to worry about parking. 

Neighborhoods in 30A Florida

  30A Florida 30A is an area in South Walton County Florida between Destin and Panama City Beach. It’s known as the “Hamptons of the South” because it attracts celebrities and the wealthy.  The 30A area is a collection of several small beach communities. Each area has its own look and feel which is what makes it one of the most unique areas to visit and live in Florida. These communities all have their own very strong personalities.  The closest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), which is in Panama City. Find out if 30A is ideal for you to live in! Santa Rosa Beach  Santa Rosa Beach has white sugar sand beaches, boutique to go shopping, top notch dining options from rustic waterfront bistros to chic sushi spots. This beach is a laid-back, golf cart-friendly, it's the most architecturally diverse part of 30A. You’ll see fancy four-story homes and smaller A-frame style beach houses all on the same street with a gorgeous beach view. Point Washington Point Washington is surrounded by marshland and a more rural perspective on South Walton, this tight-knit community is where friendly folks enjoy navigating the back bay and living the slow and steady life surrounded by the sounds of nature. You can stop and smell the flowers at Eden Gardens State Park, where you will be surrounded by some of the most lovely florals to be found. Dune Allen In Dune Allen you can not only find the beach but lakes too! Dune Allen surrounds Lake Allen and Oyster Lake, two of our rare coastal dune lakes.  The history of Dune Allen is evident in its architecture. Amid the towering new beach homes are little concrete cottages tucked amid the dunes.  Here, you will find plenty of shops, cafes, and some of 30As most notable restaurants. If you like to golf then you’re in luck because Dune Allen Beach is home to one of the best courses on 30A. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is a classic Florida golf course with beautiful views of the Gulf Of Mexico.  Gulf Place One of 30A's original new urban devolopments is Gulf Place. Gulf Place was specifically designed to slow visitors and residents down with beautiful palm tree-lined streets, wide sidewalks, outdoor patios with large umbrellas, nature walking trails, green spaces and plenty of park benches to sit and enjoy the views. You can enjoy original art, boutique shopping, local cuisine, live music and a laid back atmosphere. Blue Mountain Beach This beach neighborhood gets its name from the blue lupine flowers that sway in the coastal breeze and the area is home to South Walton’s highest elevation, which is why they have the best views.  When it gets hot, you can go to Blue Mountain Creamery where handmade ice cream is a local favorite. You can also find natural foods store, bike rentals, a bakery and delicious restaurants within walking distance. The community also features two rare coastal dune lakes and trails to go hiking or biking. Grayton Beach The first community established in the area now known as South Walton, is Gayton Beach.  Grayton Beach is home to a designated Blue Wave Beach and Grayton Beach State Park.  This beach is known as the most beautiful beach of America, it’s wide, clean and a genuine piece of paradise. Wildlife and fish are abundant. Heading out right from the beach every day are the boats and captains that make up the Grayton Beach fishing charters known by locals as the “Mosquito Fleet”. WaterColor WaterColor homes are based on the vernacular architecture of Southern wood homes with features that include large wraparound or screened porches, wood columns and siding and a metal roof with deep overhangs. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, tennis courts, parks and gardens, shopping and restaurants. If you like golfing, Camp Creek Golf Club is available to homeowners for an annual fee. Seaside Seaside is a 30A beach community that offers a laid-back, relaxing beach experience. The area has everything you need for a great vacation: beaches, outdoor activities, and lively entertainment.    Seaside is best known as the location for Jim Carey’s movie The Truman show. The studio needed a town that was too perfect and beautiful to be true. So, they found what they wanted in Seaside.  There are many locally-owned shops and restaurants along Seaside’s Highway 30A. The area has local artists and authors readings at many of the shops in town. Seagrove Seagrove was founded by C.H. McGee in the late 1940s. He created a wild and untamed feeling, a type of nature lover’s paradise. Seagrove felt like an adventure beacause there was nothing there but sand dunes, forest, and a narrow little road. But, it is now more commercial and modern place.     WaterSound WaterSound is a gated community. You'll be able to find hiking and biking trails, and let's not forget the towering sand dunes. This community has maritime-inspired cottage home or a modern condo with beachfront views. There is a popular activity center named The Hub, in this place you can find pieces of art, barbecue diches, burgers, hotdogs, Mexican food and sweets. Its a perfect place for families, kids love the open space and parents sit back and relax.  Alys Beach Alys Beach Florida is very popular in 30A for its luxurious hotels, private residences and high-end shopping. This community is just west of Rosemary Beach. The homes at Alys Beach are some of the most expensive in the United States. The luxury of Alys has attracted celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Shaquille O’Neal and many other professional sports players. If you are looking for the perfect place to take Instagram selfies, Alys Beach is the place. All the homes are required (by law) to be white, also, all structures are designed by only two female architects. Seacrest Seacrest Beach was founded in 1996, it remains its own private oasis. This beach has the tallest sand dunes in the area of 30A. These sand dunes protect the mainland from severe weather like tropical storms and hurricanes. The largest private pool is in Seacrest Beach, it’s 12,000 square feet and holds 378,000 gallons of water. In this community you are able to explore on foot or by bike the unmarked nature trails. What embodies the personality of Seacrest, is the new urbanism architecture, while incorporating an environmental focus. They say this beach is the quietest of the 30A, so if you're looking for peaceful beach, this one is the perfect option for you! Rosemary Beach  Rosemary Beach is one of the fastest growing towns in the country. The area is filled with rosemary plants, and this is how the area got its name. Rosemary Beach feels like a small town but has the convenience of nearby shopping and access to activities you would expect from a larger area. It’s a popular tourist destination because of it’s upscale shopping and dining. Rosemary Beach was also named Florida’s Best Residential Community for three consecutive years by a panel of judges picking from a field of 30 communities across the state. Inlet Beach This community is known to be as the Old Florida, it has a very beachy and quiet atmosphere.  Windy dunes, dramatic neighborhood beach access walkovers, and calm, practically untouched beaches make Inlet Beach a holdout of historic Florida. The houses architecture is also Old Florida style as well as highly-stilted A-frames in cool coastal colors.