South Walton Podcast: Guide to 30A Florida

Your local guide to visiting and moving to South Walton, Florida and Highway 30A! Tune in for authentic travel recommendations, local news, restaurant reviews, event coverage, real estate information, stories and more as we seek to support the soul of our beautiful beach community. We love featuring the elements that make each destination so special by connecting you to the best places to stay, dine and experience. Topics spanning: Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Watersound, Seagrove, Seaside, Watercolor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Gulf Place, Dune Allen, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Inlet Beach, Freeport, Defuniak Springs Email: [email protected] Bookmark our website: https://www.localjetsetter.com/ Join our email newsletter: https://localjetsetter.myflodesk.com/signup Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@localjetsetter

What do Beach Flags mean? | # 17 04/24/2025

What do Beach Flags mean? | # 17 It's nearing peak summer season so we want to share vital beach safety tips with you - including what the beach flags mean and what not to do when visiting the beaches along Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida. Please review and share all of our beach safety tips here: Thank you so much to this episode's Sponsor: - our favorite restaurant and wine shop located in Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email Please consider Subscribing, sharing and leaving a review to support our show. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/36297545

New Seaside Restaurant: Drome on Highway 30A FL | # 16 04/17/2025

New Seaside Restaurant: Drome on Highway 30A FL | # 16 We are so excited to announce a brand new restaurant coming to Seaside, Florida on Highway 30A OPENING SOON: Drome - featuring Northern Chinese cuisine including hand crafted dumplings, bao, street food and sips! Follow along on Drome's Instagram for updates: Thank you so much to this episode's Sponsor: Email Russell at For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email Please consider Subscribing, sharing and leaving a review to support our show. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/36210700

Best Shopping Spots in South Walton, 30A FL | # 15 12/30/2024

Best Shopping Spots in South Walton, 30A FL | # 15 Happy Holidays from South Walton, Florida and Highway 30A! I'm excited to share our favorite places to shop locally whether you live here, or are in town visiting. All mentions linked below: Seaside, Florida: Rosemary Beach: Pier Park, Panama City Beach: Sandestin Premium Outlets: Thank you so much to this episode's Sponsor: Old Florida Fish House restaurant - a Highway 30A tradition located on Eastern Lake serving up awesome sushi, fresh seafood, live music, special events and more. Make a reservation below on your next trip! Old Florida Fish House: Reservations: If this episode helped you, please consider subscribing and leaving a rating/review. If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor or would like to submit a question/topic for future episodes please email: /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/34663620

Best time to visit 30A in South Walton, FL | # 14 11/15/2024

Best time to visit 30A in South Walton, FL | # 14 When is the best time to visit Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida? We'll let you in on the local's opinion and explain all of the reasons why in this episode! Also included is an insider's tip on how to save money on your next vacation. Mentioned in this episode: *Major thank you to this episode's Sponsor and preferred resort in Destin: If you are interested in being a Sponsor, or have a question/topic you'd like covered in a future episode please email us at /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/33948922

Is the 30A Real Estate Market Crashing?: Navigate 30A | # 13 05/15/2023

Is the 30A Real Estate Market Crashing?: Navigate 30A | # 13 Blaine Atkinson & I sat down at the Sowal House studio to dispel some of the misconceptions and, quite frankly, crap information floating around the internet about the real estate market. We strive to bring an elevated level of service to our real estate clients. Our mission is centered around serving your individual needs when it comes to owning property along the Emerald Coast which leads to a bespoke experience for our clients. You can find our 5-star testimonials on Google! 😉 • A huge thank you to this episode's sponsor, our brokerage, . Live 30A was established to serve as the area's hometown real etsate company that serves a greater purpose. 25% of all our brokerage profits go directly to our sister non-profit, - who uses 100% of all revenue to to serve active mission projects both in our local community & in Nicaragua. • Endless gratitude for in Rosemary Beach for hosting our podcast and continually bringing enormous value to this incredible community! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love you to Subscribe and leave us a rating/review! You can also check out more of our content and on For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/26837049

Top 5 Mexican Restaurants in South Walton | # 12 04/06/2023

Top 5 Mexican Restaurants in South Walton | # 12 "It's gonna be May!" - Justin Timberlake We're gearing up for Cinco de Mayo and sharing our top Mexican restaurants in South Walton! So get your sombreros and antacids ready, because we're talking all the salsa, fajitas and (most importantly) margaritas! • A huge thank you to this episode's sponsor, - our local concierge service at the beach! Reach out to them for the white glove experience on 30A! From grocery delivery to booking in-home chefs, resturant reservations, beach bonfires, luxury gulf-side picnics & much more! • Endless gratitude for in Rosemary Beach for hosting our podcast and continually bringing enormous value to this incredible community! For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love you to Subscribe and leave us a rating/review! You can also check out more of our content , & on /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/26468940

Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle: Beth Roberts | # 11 03/08/2023

Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle: Beth Roberts | # 11 We are so grateful to sit down with Beth Roberts - Director of local nonprofit Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle and learn so much about how her personal story as a mother of neurodiverse children manifested into a community platform to help similar families throughout South Walton and beyond! Beth is a force to be reckoned with, and is incredibly passionate on assisting others through delivering real, valuable information to find trusted health care providers, therapies, and more. From hosting local fundraising events to offering grants, she is on a mission to share everything she has learned through this process and give back. Beth is also the creator of Sensory Kids Guide - a travel guide for neurodiverse families. Find out more and get involved by clicking Beth's links below! A huge thank you to this episode's Sponsor, Coastline Insulation - our preferred locally owned insulation company specializing in various techniques for new construction, retrofit applications and properties affected by natural disasters! Reach out to them for all of your insulation needs, evaluations and consultations! You can check them out • Endless gratitude for Sowal House in Rosemary Beach for hosting our podcast and continually bringing enormous value to this incredible community! Visit their to learn more about what they do and why it matters! For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love you to Subscribe and leave us a rating/review! You can also check out more of our content , & on /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/26169120

Best South Walton, 30A Date Night Spots | # 10 02/09/2023

Best South Walton, 30A Date Night Spots | # 10 We are thrilled to share our tried and true top restaurants in South Walton for date nights! I am speaking my love language this episode - the best food and drinks yall! Ranging from Sandestin to Rosemary Beach, we cover nearly every type of cuisine with our personal recommendations and tips. Be sure to listen until the end of this episode for our #1 favorite, plus a local's secret off-menu item! • A huge thank you to this episode's Sponsor, Brand U Solutions - our local one stop shop for marketing and design solutions! Reach out to them for all of your web design, graphic design, social media management, SEO and printing needs! You can check them out • Endless gratitude for Sowal House in Rosemary Beach for hosting our podcast and continually bringing enormous value to this incredible community! Visit their to learn more about what they do and why it matters! For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love you to Subscribe and leave us a rating/review! You can also check out more of our content , on & /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/25881627

Podcast Listener to 30A Local: Lane Sebring | # 9 01/05/2023

Podcast Listener to 30A Local: Lane Sebring | # 9 It feels so good to be back ON AIR! And what better way than a chat with entrepreneur and recent local, Lane Sebring! Lane shares his family's incredible story of how adversity in his career paved the way for massive growth and achieving their dream of calling 30A home! - To learn more about Lane, please visit him , & on • A huge thank you to this episode's sponsor, Hello Clementines - our go-to babysitting service in the 30A area! You can check them out • Endless gratitude for Sowal House in Rosemary Beach for hosting our podcast and continually bringing enormous value to this incredible community! Visit their to learn more about what they do and why it matters! For business inquiries, Sponsorships, questions or comments: email If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love you to Subscribe and leave us a review! You can also check out more of our content , & on /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/25516803

30A & South Walton Holiday Events | # 8 11/17/2021

30A & South Walton Holiday Events | # 8 I'm so excited to share the best holiday events to experience around South Walton, on 30-A and beyond! Our family has loved going to a lot of these and we look forward to more festivities this year! /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/21199685

NaturBaker: Darcie Miller | # 7 05/12/2021

NaturBaker: Darcie Miller | # 7 Never underestimate the power of a driven mother. That's the lesson and inspiration we took away from our chat with Darcie Miller of NaturBaker. When she saw a need, she didn't stop to question it - she got to work and made it work. NaturBaker is now growing across the southeast from Mom & Pop shops to Whole Foods, and they've been able to open a new bakery and storefront in Destin. Oh, and did we mention their products are DELICIOUS? Because they are. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/19079138

Live 30A Real Estate + Give 30A Nonprofit: Jon Lyons | # 6 03/25/2021

Live 30A Real Estate + Give 30A Nonprofit: Jon Lyons | # 6 We were blessed to sit down with Jon Lyons of Live 30A & Give 30A. He shares with us the story of his inspiration to create a company whose roots were grown with the specific purpose to give back and inspire and enable others to do the same! /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/18472667

30A Local Entrepreneur: Blaine Atkinson | # 5 11/28/2020

30A Local Entrepreneur: Blaine Atkinson | # 5 We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Blaine Atkinson at 30A Songwriter Radio. Blaine's story is so incredible that I would do it a severe injustice in trying to sum it up in a paragraph - we barely scratched the surface in our interview. But suffice it to say that Blaine is an incredible success story and a paragon of human beings. I encourage everyone to give this one a good listen and take a strong dose of inspiration to the face. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/16983398

Crackings Restaurant - Grayton Beach: Kristy Green | # 4 10/01/2020

Crackings Restaurant - Grayton Beach: Kristy Green | # 4 We had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with one of our favorite local, small business owners, Kristy Green at her family's restaurant - Crackings. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/16240772

30A Quarantine: Luna Harris | # 3 04/07/2020

30A Quarantine: Luna Harris | # 3 So we decided to make the most of this crazy ass situation and sit down with our 6 year old daughter, Luna, and just riff on the current state of things. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/13879796

30A Local: Jordan Crowder | # 2 03/06/2020

30A Local: Jordan Crowder | # 2 In this episode, we sit down with local entrepreneur Jordan Crowder to talk transplanting to 30A, living intentionally and what it takes to be a 30A local. /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/13442816

Our Story & Mission: South Walton Podcast | # 1 02/20/2020

Our Story & Mission: South Walton Podcast | # 1 Welcome to the 30A Locals Podcast! In our inaugural episode, we talk about who we are, where we come from, why we started this project, how much the 30A community means to us & much more! /episode/index/show/30alocals/id/13239806

South Walton Podcast: Guide to 30A Florida

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