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Seaside Honeymoon Cottage: The Cure for an Empty Nest

Written by Grayt 30A Guest Bill Neiland The dictionary defines “Empty Nest Syndrome” as: Feelings of sadness or emotional distress affecting parents whose children have grown up and left home. Suddenly having an empty, quiet house after 18+ years of activity, noise and maybe a...Read more
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Favorite Pet-Friendly Restaurants on 30A

Those puppy eyes. The adorable way she runs to you with pure joy when she realizes you’re going out. How in the world could you possibly leave your sweet fur baby behind while the rest of the family goes out to eat? Luckily, you don’t...Read more
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Seaside Fourth of July

Fireworks Shows on 30A in 2025 You Can’t Miss

Along the emerald-blue Gulf, with the sugar-white sands of 30A, Independence Day is more than just a holiday–it’s a celebration that connects local communities and travelers from across the USA. If you haven’t booked your summer vacation to 30A, it’s not too late! Grayt 30A...Read more
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Girls Trip to 30A: The Ultimate Weekend Getaway with Your Best Friends

Apr 16 2025 - 11:06am
We love our spouses, our children, our pets, and our daily routines... but sometimes, we just need a break . A chance to laugh with our best girlfriends, to discover charming boutiques, sip cocktails by the beach, and feel the white sand between our toes...Read more
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The Pyramid House Blue Mountain Beach - A Hidden 30A Treasure. 

Nov 12 2024 - 1:21pm
This blog post is a story we got from a Grayt 30A Vacation repeat guest. We had stayed in BMB before and couldn’t help noticing The Pyramid House because it is, well, a pyramid. When Grayt 30A Vacations added it to their beach rental collection...Read more
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Want to Have a Wonderful 30A Beach Vacation?

Visiting 30A for the first time? Here’s a step-by-step plan for first time visitors . After being a happy, repeat guest at several of their rental homes, Grayt 30A Vacations asked us to share our steps to having an excellent beach vacation. South Walton has...Read more
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A Seaside beach vacation at Off The Bucket List

Experience Off the Bucket List Submitted by a recent Grayt 30A Vacation Gue st A recent experience vacationing at Off The Bucket List in Seaside. Seaside is not the oldest but might be the most famous beach town along 30A. Throughout the years, it has...Read more
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Underwater Museum of Art, Grayton Beach State Park

Discover the First Underwater Sculpture Garden in the U.S. at Grayton Beach! Did you know that Grayton Beach State Park is home to the first permanent underwater sculpture garden in the United States? The Underwater Museum of Art lies beneath the surface of the Gulf,...Read more
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2023 Perfect in Walton County Award Winners Announced

A BIG thank you to all our amazing owners, friends and guests for your vote ~ WE WON!! The Walton County Tourism Department announced the winners of the 2023 Perfect Awards during a celebration held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. Now...Read more
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Gulf Trace in Grayton Beach

With all the hustle and bustle these days along Scenic 30A, it’s unusual to find a neighborhood that offers privacy, old FL nature and beautiful beaches. Gulf Trace in Grayton Beach is that neighborhood! This 27-acre community consists of 86 lots and is surrounded East,...Read more
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