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How to enjoy the 30A Songwriter Festival...

The annual 30A Songwriters Festival takes place January 17-20, 2020. They announced Brian Wilson, John Prine, Indigo Girls, Tanya Tucker, Don McLean in the first round of the talent line up and that’s very impressive but the names you don’t know may just be the...Read more
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Trip Planning
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Dune Watch

SoWal tells the Dune Watch story! This beach house is the real thing. Read about Dune Watch and a little bit of Grayton Beach history on SoWal.com . We consider SoWal to be the most authentic voice for the 30A community and they always have...Read more
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A Grayt visit to San Antonio, Texas!

A Grayt learning experience! Three representatives of the Grayt Team just returned from the annual Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) International meeting in San Antonio, Texas very excited about the experience. Visiting the historic Alamo Fort and walking along the famed San Antonio River Walk...Read more
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Grayton Beach History

The Story of Grayton Beach is Full of Character and Characters… Here's some Al Capone trivia we bet you never knew! If you walk down one of Grayton Beach’s oyster-shell roads, you may have the feeling things don’t change very fast here. Pine and oak...Read more
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Beach Gear Credit!

Beach Gear Credit – Included with the Rental of MOST of Our Vacation Homes! Included in the rental of our vacation homes (except Magnolia Honeymoon Cottage) is a $40 per night Beach Gear credit (up to $560 for a 2-week stay). What can I get...Read more
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Have you ever been to Seagrove Beach?

Bet You'd Like Milly Mae's Cottage! Old Seagrove Beach is a wonderful place and Milly Mae's Cottage is a wonderful base from which to explore it. New on our rental program, this cottage offers a super family friendly beach vacation experience. This home sleeps eight,...Read more
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Spring Break Savings

20% savings on limited openings There are a few openings left on the Spring Break calendar. Check your calendar against ours and see if you can get here and enjoy the fun. Not much more time before it all starts so act now.Read more
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Safety On and Off the Beaches of 30A

With our beaches becoming more and more populated with visitors each year, we thought we’d share some laws, rules and etiquettes that are expected to be followed while vacationing in South Walton. Be aware – Be alert - Be safe! Bicycles Bicycles are a fun...Read more
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Complimentary Park Admission

It's official! Per the Walton County Tourism Department, "summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day." It has become an annual...Read more
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Sea Turtles along 30A!

Sea Turtle Nesting Season is May - October Sea turtle nesting season has started. During the months of May through October, endangered sea turtles make their way to South Walton's beaches to build their nests. Later in the summer and in the early fall, the...Read more
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