The Best Shopping, Restaurants & Activities Along 30A & in Miramar Beach, FL

As locals we know we have it good. We are blessed with some of the best restaurants featuring talented chefs and freshest Gulf-caught seafood; a thriving art community of talented local artists and one-of-kind art galleries; a premium outlet center with our favorite brands at reduced prices as well as locally-owned boutiques with trendy finds; incredible live music from visiting artists as well as talented local musicians; lots out of outdoor pursuits and some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world. And while it’s hard to select our favorites, the local community has made their voice heard through the Visit South Walton’s “Perfect in South Walton” Awards. Here are the community's votes for the best businesses and activities along 30A and in Miramar Beach, Florida.

WHERE TO BE ENTERTAINED:

BEST EVENT

DIAMOND: 30A Songwriters Festival (January)

PLATINUM: South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival (April)

GOLD: Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (June)

 

BEST GOLF COURSE

DIAMOND: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club (Santa Rosa Beach)

PLATINUM: Camp Creek Golf Club (Seagrove Beach)

GOLD: Baytowne Golf Club (Sandestin)

 

BEST KIDS’ ATTRACTION

DIAMOND: The Village of Baytowne Wharf (Sandestin)

PLATINUM: The Big Chill (Seagrove Beach)

GOLD: Rock Paper Scissors 30A (Grayton Beach)

 

BEST NATURE LOCALE

DIAMOND: Grayton Beach State Park (Grayton Beach)

PLATINUM: Eden Gardens State Park (Santa Rosa Beach - North)

GOLD: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park (Miramar Beach)

 

BEST FISHING CHARTER

DIAMOND: Reel 30A

PLATINUM: Dead Fish Charters

GOLD: Florida Boy Adventures

 

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND

DIAMOND: Forrest Williams Band

PLATINUM: Dread Clampitt

GOLD: Dion Jones & The Neon Tears

 

BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY

DIAMOND: YOLO Board

PLATINUM: 30A Blaze Beach Bonfires

GOLD: Adventure 30A

 

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE

DIAMOND: The Red Bar (Grayton Beach)

PLATINUM: North Beach Social (Santa Rosa Beach – North)

GOLD: AJ’s Grayton Beach (Grayton Beach)

 

WHERE TO SHOP:

BEST ART GALLERY/STUDIO

DIAMOND: The Blue Giraffe (Inlet Beach)

PLATINUM: Justin Gaffrey Gallery (Blue Mountain Beach)

GOLD: Saczynski Gallery (Grayton Beach)

 

BEST RETAILER

DIAMOND: Indigo Watercolor (WaterColor)

PLATINUM: Willow + Mercer (Inlet Beach)

GOLD: Bay Baits (Santa Rosa Beach)

 

BEST SHOPPING AREA

DIAMOND: Grand Boulevard (Miramar Beach)

PLATINUM: Silver Sands Premium Outlets (Miramar Beach)

GOLD: Seaside (Seaside – 30A)

 

WHERE TO EAT:

BEST BREAKFAST

DIAMOND: The Donut Hole (Miramar Beach)

PLATINUM: Black Bear Bread Co. (Miramar Beach & Grayton Beach)

GOLD: Crackings (Grayton Beach) / Another Broken Egg (Miramar Beach)

 

BEST CASUAL DINING

DIAMOND: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar (Santa Rosa Beach – 30A)

PLATINUM: The Bay (Santa Rosa Beach – North)

GOLD: Grayton Seafood Company (Grayton Beach)

 

BEST COFFEE HOUSE

DIAMOND: Black Bear Bread Co. (Miramar Beach & Grayton Beach)

PLATINUM: Bad Ass Coffee (Miramar Beach & Grayton Beach)

GOLD: Amavida Coffee Roasters (Seaside)

 

BEST CRAFT BEER/SPIRITS SELECTION

DIAMOND: Grayton Beer Company (Santa Rosa Beach – North)

PLATINUM: Idyll Hounds Brewing Company (Santa Rosa Beach – North)

GOLD:  The Craft Bar (Miramar Beach)

 

 BEST FINE DINING

DIAMOND: Cafe Thirty-A (Seagrove Beach)

PLATINUM: Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood (Miramar Beach – Hilton Sandestin)

GOLD: The Citizen (Alys Beach)

 

BEST HAPPY HOUR

DIAMOND: Great Southern Café (Seaside)

PLATINUM: Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill (Grayton Beach)

GOLD: amici 30A Italian Kitchen (Inlet Beach)

 

BEST LUNCH

DIAMOND: Chanticleer Eatery (Grayton Beach)

PLATINUM: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar (Santa Rosa Beach – 30A)

GOLD: Cowgirl Kitchen (Blue Mountain Beach)

 

BEST PERSONAL CHEF/CATERING SERVICE

DIAMOND: Grayton Beach Catering and Events

PLATINUM: Swiftly Catered

GOLD: James Sargent/Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar

 

BEST SWEET TREATS

DIAMOND: Blue Mountain Beach Creamery (Blue Mountain Beach)

PLATINUM: Pecan Jacks Ice Cream & Candy (Santa Rosa Beach – 30A)

GOLD: Sweet Henrietta’s Treats (Santa Rosa Beach)

 

BEST WINE SELECTION

DIAMOND: Wine World/Wine Bar (Miramar Beach – Grand Boulevard)

PLATINUM: Vin’tij Food & Wine (Miramar Beach – Grand Boulevard)

GOLD: Gallion’s (Rosemary Beach)

 

BEST SERVICE PROVIDERS:

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

DIAMOND: Chandler Williams/Modus Photography

PLATINUM: Randi Doris Photography

GOLD: Jessica Winkler Photography

BEST SPA

DIAMOND: Serenity by the Sea Spa (Hilton Sandestin)

PLATINUM: Spa Pearl (Rosemary Beach)

OUR PICK: Lilliana Spa (Hotel Indigo at Sandestin)

GOLD: Grayt Skin By Ariel

 

Published on Tuesday, January 31, 2023