Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill is a true local hangout in SoWal, and a convenient spot to relax for a bite and a drink. Signed dollar bills cover the walls, turtles swim by, and reggae sets a beachy vibe, but what really sets Hurricane’s apart is the oysters - any way you like them.
The name says it all. Great Southern Café is consistently a SoWal dining favorite for good reason. Chef Jim Shirley opened the restaurant in 2006 in a perfect spot on the square in Seaside, where he brings his life experiences to the table with great southern food. We recommend beginning your day here for grits and more whenever possible.
On a rainy Thursday morning I was dripping as I dashed inside 30A Songwriter Radio, SoWal's newest coffee shop. Owners Shannon Ireland and Josette Rhodes dreamed up their music cafe and piece by piece it came together. It’s no surprise that since opening this month, local musicians have flocked to the new stomping ground next to South Walton Publix on Hwy 98.
30Avenue in Inlet Beach continues to add quality dining and shopping with several local businesses opening new locations or moving existing operations to the upscale destination. Shimmering Seas Jewlery and Gifts is the most recent SoWal retailer to take up residence at 30Avenue, located on US Hwy 98 just north of Rosemary Beach, at the eastern end of Scenic 30A.
Skip and Victoria Moore, owners of 723 Whiskey Bravo, are holding a special fundraiser to benefit a very worthy cause, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) new Pierce Family Children’s Center.
The new urban town of Seaside is famous for its front porches, picket fences and classic cottages - and as the setting for The Truman Show movie. Capturing the spirit of the pastel-colored Florida beach houses of the 1940s, "Cabana Fever" is located steps from Scenic 30A, the Natchez Beach Pavilion, and the westside pool, and sits directly across from the Truman House.
The latest real estate report for December 2015 includes statistics for single family homes in Walton County, Florida. Closed sales were up 14% for December compared to the same month last year. Cash sales were down 20% - the lowest since July. Inventory was down 7%. Median days on the market is down a whopping 38%.
Alys Beach style is unmistakable, with stone clad pedestrian paths, lush landscaping, distinctive architecture and homes built around quiet, sunny courtyards. A perfect example is 74 Nonesuch Way, currently offered for sale at $2,525,000 by Alys Beach Properties.
Ever wonder what it's like to fly private? Well a few lucky sea turtles could fill you in...if you can catch them in the waves. On December 30, Gulf World Marine Institute received 50 endangered Kemps Ridley sea turtles from the New England Aquarium.
In our area, we are fortunate to have two premier beach destinations that merge almost seamlessly together. While they are neighbors, each offers a unique experience. The remarkable communities of which we speak are, of course, South Walton and Destin.
South Walton is comprised of a varied collection of “towns” that nestle predominantly along Scenic Highway 30A. Each offers their own interpretation of a life well lived by the beach.
