A Florida beach home or property here on the beaches of South Walton - or more commonly known as "30A" is considered by many as the best of the best, when if comes to places to have a family beach retreat. With a one-day drive from many of the major metro areas of the South, and many direct flights now open from all over the US, and a unique beach culture, geography, history, and future here on 30A  (and not to mention, beautiful Freedom)... 30A has simply become "the place" to vacation, own a second home, or for many recently -- to live the beach life. 

Live 30A Seaside

As 30A's hometown real estate company, our family here at Live 30A want to share 7 strategic ways you can get the best 30A vacation home your money can buy. 

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Our Favorite Must-Visit Restaurants on 30A 

30A has so many amazing restaurants. Here, we highlight our favorite "must-visit" places to eat while at the beach . 

 
In the heart of Seagrove beach...
1. Angelina's

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Angelina's is a wonderful little 30A landmark in Seagrove Beach,  Just a quick stroll from the beach and the community of Seaside.  This must visit restaurant is known as having "the best pizza on 30a ".    They are also open daily which is great!

- John loves the Chicken Piccata...

Check out all the great 30A homes for sale within walking distance by clicking here. 

2. Cafe Thirty-A 

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Also in Seagrove Beach, this old favorite has the best…

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Fall here at the beach is an incredibly mild & comfortable time of year, perfect for beach bonfires, beach days, and camping here! (Yes, there's amazing camping opportunities here in South Walton) - And over the past 18 months or so, the real estate market here has been something for the books: An incredible amount of sales, value growth, and new developments have sprouted up for the growing demand. Fueled by an incredible white-sandy beach, quick access for southern cities, viable rental income opportunity, long-range outlook of valuation, and a beautifully free state (thanks, Governor) - The Florida Panhandle, and especially the South Walton area (were iconic "30A" is located) has become a beautiful opportunity for families to invest in their legacy. 

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Owning a beach house here on 30A is an incredible thing. A place to vacation and rejuvenate, for family to call home, to collect rental income, a place for hosting family and friends,  a place to use use for good, and a place of rest after hard work. 

Beautiful 30A home

More than anything, a 30A beach home is a place to build your family legacy. More memories with the kids and grandkids, a place of rest after hard work, and a place of rejuvenation with your spouse. 

But keeping your 30A beach home in great shape will require a bit of diligence and care as the property experiences the salty-air climate, humility, and visitors. You'll need annual cleanings, checkups, touchups, maintenance, and care. 

Here's our Top 10 Contacts Every 30A Homeowner Should Have 

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Buying your 30A dream vacation home is a beautiful journey to embark on - starting the search, connecting with a 30A Realtor, deep talks with your spouse about what you need most and what matters, thinking about the future memories that you'll make, discovering new opportunities, narrowing down options, and finally selecting the ONE! 


Here below, we take a few minutes to share our professional opinions to help guide you through the 30A real estate market report for July, August, and September 2021. 

Curated 30A Real Estate Market Report Q3

30A East: Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Seacrest Beach, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Watersound Beach, Seagrove, Watercolor, Seaside

30A Market Report Rosemary Beach

30A West: Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Gulf Place, Dune Allen Beach
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One of the many beautiful things about South Walton is the community and lifestyle that is cultivated and celebrated - from gathering together to do beautiful things, to great food, amazing beaches, and plenty of outdoor activities and opportunities. In the future, we'll highlight many of the outdoor activities and running trails, fitness paths, etc. around the area - but today, we're highlighting Rosemary Beach and the 2.3 Mile Rosemary Beach Fitness Path. 

The Rosemary Fitness Path: 2.3 Miles

Rosemary Beach Fitness Path

Winding through and around the Rosemary Beach homes and condos, the 2.3 mile fitness path reveals hidden trails and multiple workout stations and stops. 

Love Rosemary Beach? Enjoying Searching and Discovering the Rosemary Beach Real Estate…

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Here at @Live30A, we love great coffee, building community, and living a bit adventurously. That's why this week, we're excited to highlight one of our favorite 30A coffee shops, Kith & Kin 30A. Located on the far-west-end of 30A in Dune Allen Beach @ Topsail Hill Preserve State Park camp store - the coffee shop is a hip and friendly spot where community gathers, locals love it, and so many friendships have been cultivated. Easily accessible off of 30A (Google Map location here)

Kith and Kin 30A coffee

What Kith & Kin 30A Coffee is Known For and Great For:

Delicious Amavida brand Coffee.

Amazing breakfast treats and bites via Blue Mountain Bakery.

A great spot to meet with a friend or a small group.

Warm, friendly environment and cool style.

Great spot to…

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Freedom, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors. Who doesn't love a nice yard to cultivate, play with the kids or grandkids, and enjoy. 

Below, you'll find homes in the Crestview area, including neighboring towns that have at least one acre or more of land available for you to build your family legacy. 

Search, discover, and find your space below. 

Ready to start looking or to make a move? Call / Email anytime @ 850-902-0628 or Billie@Live30a.com

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If you're a homeowner here at the beach in South Walton - Congrats! You're already living and owning a home in one of the most incredible, beautiful, and freedom-loving places in the world. Many of you have perhaps vacationed on 30A for years and are just now realizing the dream of owning your very own 30A home, others have been enjoying your beach home for years -- and as a resource to the homeowners here, we've complied a list of seasonal maintenance items you'll want to consider for your 30A beach home along with a few local recommendations from our Live 30A team. 


*For an updated and personalized list of recommendations, reach out to your @Live30A Realtor. We would love to connect and equip you with all the resources you need. 

30A Home…

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No doubt, Alys Beach is one of 30A's most iconic, beautiful, and luxurious beach towns with much, much more to come.
Here's some fun facts, things to do, and some real estate opportunities for you in Alys Beach.

Alys Beach Live 30A Real Estate

Fun Alys beach Facts: 

  • Alys Beach is Iconicized by stark-white architecture, strong butteries standing guard on the edges of town, towering palms lining the streets, and the first community in the world to be entirely built to "Fortified... for safer living" standards.
  • Growing fast and still less than 1/2 built-out, Alys Beach is a Planned Urban Development (PUD) by Duany-Plater-Zyberk (DPZ) that will be roughly twice the size of Seaside when finished.
  • The town architects Koury-Vogt Architects were the first residents in…

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