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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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May Day is a Natural

A sweet place in the shade. If you've spent any time in SoWal you know that each beach community has its own personality. May Day is located in a section of Seagrove that is south of 30A and east of Seaside. Gravel roads and the...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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Grayton Beach History at Artless Sprite

SoWal features Artless Sprite When the owners of Artless Sprite renovated it, they made it comfy with modern updates and clean design but they didn't change everything. They left the delightful history and character intact. This house is full of stories. Read about it here .Read more
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Can't stay a full 7 days this Spring Break?

We have the solution! March 28th through April 11th our spring break special includes 3-night minimum, flexible arrival and departure dates on select homes. Call us today to book at 844-941-1213.Read more
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A Grayt Recommendation for 30A Happy Hour

Local Flavor... The Grayt 30A Vacations Team likes to keep you informed about places to go and things to do here in our hometown. We feel like it's our duty to get out and do the hard work. That being said, here's what we recently...Read more
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