Perfect In South Walton 2025 Award Winners Offer Great Options for 30A Vacations
The Walton County Tourism Department unveiled the winners of the 2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards highlighting the community’s favorite tourism-related businesses, services and organizations.
This year, more than 6,000 votes were cast across 30 categories to determine the best in dining, entertainment, shopping and more throughout Walton County. The 2025 Perfect in Walton County guide features Diamond, Platinum and Gold, in each category. Here are a few highlights to help direct your dining, shopping and activity "wish list" for your next 30A beach vacation.
ACTIVITIES
BEST ART GALLERY/STUDIO
DIAMOND: The Shard Shop, Grayton Beach
PLATINUM: The Blue Giraffe, Inlet Beach
GOLD: Justin Gaffrey Gallery, Blue Mountain Beach*
*Less a mile from Sanctuary at Redfish; Pictured above.
BEST EVENT
DIAMOND: 30A Songwriters Festival (January)
PLATINUM: Digital Graffiti (May) @ Alys Beach
GOLD: Tequilla & Taco Fest (May) @ Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
BEST GOLF COURSE
DIAMOND: Camp Creek Golf Club
PLATINUM: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
GOLD: Burnt Pine Golf Club
BEST KIDS ATTRACTION
DIAMOND: Wild Sea Turtle Wednesday with South Walton Turtle Watch
PLATINUM: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
GOLD: The Big Chill 30A
BEST NATURE LOCALE
DIAMOND: Grayton Beach State Park
PLATINUM: Eden Gardens State Park
GOLD: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
BEST RETAILER
DIAMOND: Street Legal Golf Carts
PLATINUM: Lola's on 30A
GOLD: WaterColor Store
BEST SHOPPING AREA
DIAMOND: Grand Boulevard
PLATINUM: Seaside
GOLD: Rosemary Beach
BEST TENNIS FACILITY
DIAMOND: WaterColor Tennis by MatchPoint Resorts
PLATINUM: Sandestin Tennis Center
GOLD: Camp Creek Inn
BEST BEACH/EVENT SERVICES PROVIDER
DIAMOND: La Dolce Vita
PLATINUM: 30A Blaze Beach Bonfires
GOLD: South Walton Beach Chair Guys
BEST FISHING CHARTER
DIAMOND: Reel 30A
PLATINUM: Ranger Angler Fishing Charters
GOLD: Florida Boy Adventures
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND
DIAMOND: Jared Herzog
PLATINUM: The Pickled Pickers
GOLD: Dion Jones & The Neon Tears
BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY
DIAMOND: 30A Blaze Beach Bonfires
PLATINUM: YOLO Board
GOLD: South Walton Beach Chair Guys
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
DIAMOND: The Red Bar
PLATINUM: North Beach Social
GOLD: AJ’s Grayton Beach
DINING
BEST BREAKFAST
DIAMOND: The Donut Hole
PLATINUM: Black Bear Bread Co.
GOLD: Crackings
BEST CASUAL DINING
DIAMOND: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
PLATINUM: The Bay
GOLD: South of Philly 30A
BEST COFFEE HOUSE
DIAMOND: Black Bear Bread Co.
PLATINUM: Bad Ass Coffee
GOLD: Amavida Coffee Roasters
BEST CRAFT BEER/SPIRITS SELECTION
DIAMOND: Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
PLATINUM: Growler Garage 30A
GOLD: The Craft Bar
BEST FINE DINING
DIAMOND: Café Thirty-A
PLATINUM: Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks
GOLD: The Citizen
BEST HAPPY HOUR
DIAMOND: Amici 30A Italian Kitchen
PLATINUM: Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill
GOLD: The Wine Bar
BEST LUNCH
DIAMOND: South of Philly 30A
PLATINUM: Chanticleer Eatery
GOLD: George's at Alys Beach
BEST PERSONAL CHEF/CATERING SERVICE
DIAMOND: Swiftly Catered
PLATINUM: Blue Magnolia Catering
GOLD: Grayze Provisions
BEST SWEET TREATS
DIAMOND: Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
PLATINUM: Blue Mountain Bakery
GOLD: Pecan Jacks Ice Creamery & Candy Kitchen
BEST WINE SELECTION
DIAMOND: Wine World/Wine Bar
PLATINUM: Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks
GOLD: Vin’tij Food & Wine
Plan Your Next 30A Escape
A beach vacation to South Walton and the towns of 30A is always a great idea and with the above list to inspire your itinerary, you’ll want to plan your next 30A escape sooner than later. Check out our premier vacation rentals at Sanctuary at Redfish online as well as our full collection of vacation rentals here or call one of our friendly, local vacation specialists at 850-837-1071. Remember to always book direct for our best rate guarantee.
See you @ the beach!