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Explore Grayton Beach State Park, Topsail Hill Preserve for the day at no charge
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Summer visitors to South Walton will once again be able to enjoy free day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The Walton County Tourist Development Council is paying the cost of entry for day-use visitors in order to increase available parking for beachgoers during the peak visitation season, as well as raise awareness of the variety of eco-tourism activities South Walton offers. This year marks the seventh year of admission coverage for Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the fifth for Grayton Beach State Park.
"We're happy to once again cover the day-use admission to both parks," says interim TDC Director Jason Cutshaw. "Visitors and locals will both exp...
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Where to Eat, Stay and Play in WaterColor, Florida
The WaterColor community offers a bit of everything for the 30A visitor. Nestled in-between Seaside and Western Lake, WaterColor's 500-acres weaves luxe accommodations with elaborately planned parks, trails that lap the edges of 30A's rare coastal dune lake and Gulf views that never fail to take your breath.
It's a fantastic place for extended families or large groups to stay because anything and everything you might need is located on the property.
There are cottages that sleep 18 and cottages that sleep four. Some are equipped with lavish swimming pools, fountains, hot tubs, and outdoor fire pits while others keep it simple with a wide porch and comfortable rocking chairs.
Nine swimming pools, each unique, are spread throughout the community so t...
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11 Best Brunch Spots on 30A, Florida
Chilaquiles at The Bay
There are so many things to love about brunch, and whether you're craving stunning views, refreshing cocktails, crispy bacon or all of the above, there's a restaurant on 30A that's ready to serve it up. While most of the restaurants highlighted below exclusively serve their brunch offerings on Sundays, there are a handful of spots that you can stop by during the week or on Saturday to get your fix––because when it comes to brunch, there are no rules.
Enjoy brunch bayside at chef Jim Shirley's Santa Rosa Beach restaurant overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay. Pair a Bloody Mary or glass of bubbly with crab cake Benedict (lump crab cakes over fried eggplant topp...
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Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn't really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for children to learn, a gym, and a large yard are all examples of amenities that became highly desirable almost overnight.
Zelman & Associates recently reported that sales of primary residences grew by 9% in 2020. That increase in demand was met by the lowest supply of homes for...