{"id":149713,"date":"2014-07-14T15:03:26","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T19:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/?p=149713"},"modified":"2014-07-15T02:21:32","modified_gmt":"2014-07-15T06:21:32","slug":"john-jay-holahan-south-walton-30a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/john-jay-holahan-south-walton-30a\/","title":{"rendered":"A Drive Down Scenic 30A: John Holahan&#8217;s Guide to Seaside\u00a0South Walton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Full of elegance, southern charm, salty air, and a signature laid-back vibe, the affluent community of South Walton on Northwest Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast has long been known as a best-kept secret.\u00a0While short drives and increasingly convenient flights have brought visitors from around the South for decades, the modern Mayberry feel makes it seem almost too good to be true.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149721\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149721\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149721\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\" alt=\"Beach Life - Photo Credit Jami Ray\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-222x148.jpg 222w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-351x234.jpg 351w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-381x254.jpg 381w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-590x394.jpg 590w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Beach-Life-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-341x228.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beach Life \u2013 <em>Photo by Jami Ray<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rest assured, this beach is the real deal. Cue a lesson in New Urbanism. The live-work-play model is fully operational throughout this strand of tiny towns. The quaint scenic highway 30A (or simply \u201c30A,\u201d as it\u2019s known) winds through Grayton Beach, Watercolor, <a href=\"http:\/\/seasidefl.com\">Seaside<\/a> (where <em>The Truman Show <\/em>was filmed),\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/alysbeach.com\">Alys Beach<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rosemarybeach.com\/\">Rosemary Beach<\/a>\u2014each with its own distinct architecture and personality. High-rise condos and palm trees abound along the beachfront roads of neighbors Destin and Panama City, while 30A embraces the au naturale elements including rolling sand dunes that protect the beach, native sea grass, and plenty of southern pine trees. Real estate and business development has steadily been growing, poised for a surge, as South Walton is clearly \u201chaving a moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149997\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149997\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/South-Walton-Unfiltered-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-149997 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/South-Walton-Unfiltered-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\" alt=\"South Walton - Photo Credit Jami Ray\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/South-Walton-Unfiltered-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg 900w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/South-Walton-Unfiltered-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/South-Walton-Unfiltered-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">South Walton \u2013 <em>Photo by\u00a0Jami Ray<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And what\u2019s not to love? Wooded walkovers, natural foliage, and stunning structures dot the Gulf-front property as homes are quickly claimed for their stake in paradise. A 26-mile bike path winds around a unique concentration of coastal dune lakes. Defined seasons offer variety throughout the year, with warm weather in the spring, summer and fall bringing plenty of \u201chaute\u201d enjoyment. Events like <a href=\"http:\/\/artsquestfl.com\">ArtsQuest<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/digitalgraffiti.com\">Digital Graffiti<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/swfw.org\">South Walton Fashion Week<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/30asongwritersfestival.com\">30A Songwriters Festival<\/a> round out the calendar, bringing national\u2014even global\u2014 talent to the tiny beach town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rosemary Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Architecture defines each neighborhood with personality bursting at the seams. \u00a0At the east end of 30A, <a href=\"http:\/\/rosemarybeach.com\">Rosemary Beach<\/a> is elegantly swathed in Dutch colonial style design as the cobblestone streets evoke the allure of St. Augustine or Charleston, while other areas seem as exotic as Cape Town or the French Riviera. Since 1995, the 107-acre town remains true to its original mission to bring back the notions of community, neighborhood, and convenience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149725\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149725\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Rosemary - Photo Credit Jami Ray\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-222x148.jpg 222w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-351x234.jpg 351w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-381x254.jpg 381w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-590x394.jpg 590w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Main-St-Rosemary-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-341x228.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saint Rosemary &#8211; <em>Photo by Jami Ray<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Neighborhoods are interconnected by pedestrian footpaths and shared green spaces. Morning bike rides involve trips to <a href=\"http:\/\/amavida.com\">Amavida Coffee<\/a> (a certified <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcorporation.net\/\">B-Corp<\/a>) for artisan lattes or to <a href=\"http:\/\/cowgirlkitchen.com\">Cowgirl Kitchen<\/a> for Bloody Mary\u2019s and its famous Praline Bacon Waffles. Browse designer labels at <a href=\"http:\/\/wearwillow.com\">Willow Boutique<\/a>, or take in art at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehiddenlantern.com\/\">Hidden Lantern Gallery<\/a>, or <a href=\"http:\/\/tommycrowstudios.com\/\">Tommy Crow Studios<\/a> and decorate with the posh pieces at <a href=\"http:\/\/traceryinteriors.com\">Tracery Interiors.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Laid-back luxe dinner options are plentiful with chocolate-covered bacon at <a href=\"http:\/\/lacrematapas.com\">La Crema,<\/a> a view of the kitchen at <a href=\"http:\/\/edwards30a.com\/\">Edward\u2019s<\/a>, delicious seafood at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.restaurantparadis.com\/\">Restaurant Paradis<\/a> or cocktails at Havana Beach, all within strolling-distance of the town center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alys Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagined by the same team who designed Rosemary Beach, <a href=\"http:\/\/alysbeach.com\">Alys Beach<\/a> is an ultra-modern study of simplicity. A nearly all-white color palette with expanses of crisp Bermudan-style homes and courtyards make the natural beauty truly stand out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149717\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-149717 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg\" alt=\"Alys Beach - Photo Credit Jami Ray\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-222x148.jpg 222w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-351x234.jpg 351w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-381x254.jpg 381w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-590x394.jpg 590w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Alys-Beach-Photo-Credit-Jami-Ray-341x228.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alys Beach \u2013 <em>Photo by Jami Ray<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The trademark butteries welcome 30A passersby like the most polite welcome committee. Breathtaking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alysbeach.com\/amenities\/caliza-pool\/\">Caliza Pool<\/a> opens its exclusive access for dinner and is one meal not to miss. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alysbeach.com\/dining\/fonville\/\">Fonville Press<\/a> serves as a coffee shop and newsstand while the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alysbeach.com\/amenities\/alys-shoppe\/\">Alys Shoppe<\/a> is fully stocked with a dream beach wardrobe and Charlie\u2019s Donut Truck is known to sell out its delicious supply each morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watersound<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continuing west on 30A leads next to the carefully designed neighborhood of Watersound. Along with 256 acres boardwalks, dunes and two miles of beaches, home styles take a more Martha\u2019s Vineyard-esque turn with a quiet, relaxed feeling that is truly luxurious.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149755\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149755\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Watersound Boardwalk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-222x148.jpg 222w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-351x234.jpg 351w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-381x254.jpg 381w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-590x394.jpg 590w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Watersound-Boardwalk-BW-341x228.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watersound Boardwalk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Watersound Beach Club offers members the best of the beach and beyond, with a sleek pool said to be one of the best in the area. Possibly the most enjoyed feature of the neighborhood are the long, winding boardwalks that twist past impressive cottages, over the dunes and down to the Gulf. A nearby coastal dune lake offers colorful sunset views year-round.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seaside \/ Watercolor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The town that appears like a postcard come to life is the birthplace of the New Urbanist style with no shortage of iconic views along 30A. The Seaside post office, with its billowing American flag, is one of the most photographed in the country. Distinct pavilions add character to each beach access and the Seaside Amphitheater is home to concerts and performances throughout the year. Note the plethora of white picket fences lining the sidewalks in front of beach houses, with each bringing a different pattern to the table.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149727\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Seaside-Pavillion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149727\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Seaside-Pavillion.jpg\" alt=\"Seaside Pavillion\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Seaside-Pavillion.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Seaside-Pavillion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Seaside-Pavillion-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seaside Pavillion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wine and sushi lovers will linger at Crush Wine Bar, while gourmet-on-the-go can be found floor to ceiling at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.modicamarket.com\/\">Modica Market<\/a>. A row of Airstreams trailers serve up barbeque, grilled cheese, hot dogs and raw foods\u2014though the caliber is far from your typical food truck. Across the street, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.budandalleys.com\/\">Bud &amp; Alley\u2019s<\/a> remains the cornerstone with meals worthy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.floridatrend.com\/golden-spoons\/regions\/northwest\">Golden Spoons<\/a> and views that never go out of style. The expansive Gulf view and salty air make it a must-visit to get the true Seaside experience. \u00a0The open-air <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theseasidestyle.com\/perspicasity\/\">Perspicasity<\/a> celebrates 30 years with their market-style take on shopping. Stripes, white linen, caftans and classic beach style prevail here.<\/p>\n<p>Blocks away, St. Joe\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/watercolorresort.com\">Watercolor Inn and Resort<\/a> brings plush amenities tucked near sprawling parks and green spaces. Fish Out of Water is a favorite, along with The Gathering Spot in the lobby\u2014a hidden happy hour gem. Be sure to sip the refreshing Cucumber Martini. Watercolor\u2019s Beach Club and Fitness Center only add to the popularity for homeowners and resort guests. Beyond the Inn, Chan\u2019s Wine World is home to an extensive wine and cheese shop along with delicious small plates, best enjoyed outside under the caf\u00e9 lights. Cerulean Park bridges the gap between 30A and scenic Western Lake where paddling of any kind is high on the list. Find classic Lilly Pulitzer styles at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WatercolorBarefootPrincess\">Barefoot Princess<\/a>, trendy pieces at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fussstyle.com\/\">The Fuss Boutique<\/a> and eclectic art at <a href=\"bluegiraffe30a.com\">The Blue Giraffe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Others to Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other side of Western Lake lies 30A\u2019s funkiest neighborhood, Grayton Beach. The south side is home to the cult favorite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theredbar.com\/\">Red Bar<\/a>, Zoo Gallery and one of two beaches where permitted vehicles can drive right to the turquoise water\u2019s edge. The north side is equally eclectic with handmade designs at <a href=\"http:\/\/nicolepaloma.com\">Nicola Paloma<\/a>, leather and pearls at <a href=\"https:\/\/allisoncraftdesigns.com\/\">Allison Craft Designs<\/a> and art for days at galleries like <a href=\"http:\/\/jlyonsart.com\/\">J. Lyons Studio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149991\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/723-Whiskey-Bravo-Sunset.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149991\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/723-Whiskey-Bravo-Sunset.jpg\" alt=\"723 Whiskey Bravo Sunset\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/723-Whiskey-Bravo-Sunset.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/723-Whiskey-Bravo-Sunset-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/723-Whiskey-Bravo-Sunset-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/723-Whiskey-Bravo-Sunset-139x139.jpg 139w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Whiskey Bravo Sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Seagrove, Caf\u00e9 Thirty-A continues to deliver decadent dishes meal after meal while a southern coastal dinner on The Roof at <a href=\"http:\/\/723whiskeybravo.com\">723 Whiskey Bravo<\/a> is perfect for sunset. Further west in Gulf Place, an outdoor amphitheater hosts regular concerts and events while shopping and dining favorites include a Saturday Artist Bazaar, colorful finds at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/artistsatgulfplace\">The Artists at Gulf Place<\/a>, Pizza by the Sea (with gluten-free options), La Playa for coastal-inspired fare, Jewel Toffier for mature women\u2019s styles, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/30agear.com\">30A Gear truck<\/a> for tanks, tees, and even 30A beach chairs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149993\" style=\"width: 959px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-149993\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149993\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR.jpg\" alt=\"Gulf Place submitted by Proffitt PR\" width=\"959\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR.jpg 959w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-222x148.jpg 222w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-702x468.jpg 702w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-351x234.jpg 351w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-381x254.jpg 381w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-590x394.jpg 590w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/GulfPlace-submitted-by-Proffitt-PR-341x228.jpg 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gulf Place \u2013 <em>Photo courtesy\u00a0Proffitt PR<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a passion for golf? Putt around any of the area\u2019s 100+ holes including Camp Creek, <a href=\"http:\/\/santarosaclub.com\">Santa Rosa Golf &amp; Beach Club<\/a>, or the nearby courses at Sandestin like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandestin.com\/Golfers\/BrowseCourses\/BurntPineGolfClub.aspx\">Burnt Pine<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandestin.com\/Golfers\/BrowseCourses\/RavenGolfClub.aspx\">The Raven<\/a>,\u00a0once a stop on the PGA Champions Tour.<\/p>\n<p>Love to fish? Hop aboard charter boat <a href=\"http:\/\/deadfishcharters.com\/\">Dead Fish Charters<\/a>, which launches from Grayton Beach and hook up with cobia, red snapper, and grouper only a few miles offshore. Inshore flats fishing trips with <a href=\"http:\/\/floridaboyadventures.com\">Florida Boy Adventures<\/a> offer premier angling for redfish, trout, and other bay species.<\/p>\n<p>With such a bounty of fresh fish, it\u2019s no surprise seafood is the cuisine of choice. Don\u2019t feel like cooking your catch? Private chefs are available with impressive gourmet menus served straight from your kitchen. \u00a0Services like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewellbikes.com\/\">Live Well Concierge<\/a> deliver everything from bicycles and beach chairs to cribs and groceries.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-149999\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Rosemary-Beach-Courtesy-Merchants-of-Rosemary.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-149999\" src=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Rosemary-Beach-Courtesy-Merchants-of-Rosemary.jpg\" alt=\"Rosemary Beach - Photo courtesy Merchants of Rosemary\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Rosemary-Beach-Courtesy-Merchants-of-Rosemary.jpg 800w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Rosemary-Beach-Courtesy-Merchants-of-Rosemary-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/newwebdev.wordpress-developer.us\/hauteresidence\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Rosemary-Beach-Courtesy-Merchants-of-Rosemary-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-149999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Biking at Rosemary Beach\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>Photo courtesy Merchants of Rosemary<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fitness and healthy living also ranks high among the area\u2019s top interest with weekend farmer\u2019s markets in Seaside and Rosemary Beach, miles of walking and biking trails as well as favorite activities like paddle-boarding with the local <a href=\"http:\/\/yoloboard.com\">YOLO Board.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Real Estate Talk: Imagining Life Along 30A<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From quaint cottages with dunes and Gulf views steps away, to master-planned communities with shopping and dining around the corner, the 30A lifestyle fits any beach lover\u2019s personality.\u00a0Realtor John Holahan of the Eimers Group caters to the upscale crowd and shares his favorite picks among recent listings <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flexmls.com\/cgi-bin\/mainmenu.cgi?cmd=url+other\/run_public_link.html&amp;public_link_tech_id=12hhyid401s7&amp;s=16&amp;id=1&amp;cid=1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>While You\u2019re Looking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a stay at <a href=\"http:\/\/rosemarybeach.com\">Rosemary Beach\u2019s Cottage Rental Company <\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"http:\/\/thepearlrb.com\">The Pearl<\/a>, a striking hotel with poolside cabanas, views of the Gulf through Rosemary Beach, fresh macaroons as part of turndown service, and a bold black-and-white exterior. Or settle in at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/watercolorresort.com\">WaterColor Inn<\/a>, a cozy, coastal-inspired home-away-from-home where in-room toiletries come in tubes resembling watercolor paint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting There<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scenic Highway 30A is located approximately five hours from Atlanta, four hours from New Orleans, and two-and-a-half hours west of Tallahassee. Fly in to Panama City Beach\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/sheltairaviation.com\/fbos\/panamacity\">Sheltair FBO<\/a> or book a commercial flight to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iflybeaches.com\">ECP<\/a> in Panama City Beach (about 30 minutes away) or <a href=\"http:\/\/flyvps.com\">VPS<\/a> Valparaiso\/Niceville area (about an hour away).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For current real estate opportunities in the area,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/john.bealocaldestin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full of elegance, southern charm, salty air, and a signature laid-back vibe, the affluent community of South Walton on Northwest Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast has long been known as a best-kept secret. 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