The Horizon 30A

07/14/2023

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Everything you need to know about golf carts in South Walton.

07/14/2023

Tickets are now available to purchase for this year's festival. Like last year, all festival updates will be made on Seaside, FL and any questions can be directed there. seasideseeingred.com

06/13/2023

RED flag 🚩 today. High surf and dangerous rip currents

SINGLE RED FLAGS! 6/13/23

High surf hazards and dangerous rip currents are present Tuesday, June 13. SWFD lifeguards are flying single red flags. 🚩🌊

For your safety, please stay CLOSE to shore. Always swim near a lifeguard.

If you see a swimmer in distress, please notify the nearest lifeguard and/or call 911 immediately. Maintain a line of sight on the swimmer and know information about your location to give to dispatchers.

Have a safe day, we're here for you!

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management Visit South Walton NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center 30A SoWal

06/09/2023

Yellow and Purple flags today

YELLOW AND PURPLE FLAGS!

Moderate surf hazards and stinging marine life (jellyfish) are present on Friday, June 9. SWFD lifeguards are flying yellow and purple flags.

Use warm water, not ice, to relieve the pain of a sting. Always swim near a lifeguard!

Have a safe day, let our team know if you have questions. ⚠️🟣🌊😎

06/05/2023

Yellow flags today

YELLOW FLAGS! 6/5/23

Moderate surf hazards and rip currents are present on June 5, SWFD Beach Safety is flying yellow flags. 🛟🌊☀️😎

Remember to swim near a lifeguard, wear sunscreen, and stay hydrated!

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management Visit South Walton NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center 30A SoWal

04/30/2023

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DOUBLE RED FLAGS! 4/30/23

SWFD Beach Safety is changing beach flags to double red on Sunday, April 30, due to life-threatening surf hazards and rip currents present in South Walton. 🚩🚩

Under double red flag conditions, it is illegal to swim and boogie board in the Gulf. Violators can face $500 fines and/or criminal charges from law enforcement. 🚫🏊

This decision is being made for your safety, as well as the safety of our lifeguards. Stay on the dry sand! 🚨🛟

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida Walton County Emergency Management 30A SoWal NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center Visit South Walton US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida

04/23/2023

When Facebook asks what’s on my mind….

04/06/2023

https://30a.com/new-restaurants-bars-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1uR3d8wVWgVWVC5vHzQ-UwqTfK5FjQRJzszmRVTL8y3pZ7cfYJkGL1NGA&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Discover the freshest bars and restaurants making their debut on 30A!

02/23/2023

Hot off the press. Here’s the scoop on Seaside’s parking 🅿️ plan!

With many years of parking and traffic studies and an entire season of hourly parking, we will continue our pay-by-the-hour parking structure for the 2023 season.

01/17/2022

There’s nothing like a 30a sunset

10/12/2021

Time to 🦃 trot! 🙌🏻🏆

Join in this fall for the signature 10th anniversary of the 30A 10K Thanksgiving Day races, scheduled for November 25. The 10K, 5K and 1-mile races are predicted to be the biggest and best Thanksgiving Day event yet with all the in-person fun we love and some special surprises to celebrate the big d...

05/23/2021

Walton County has increased the fine for going into the water during double red flags to $500 and is being strictly enforced. Obey the flag system...it’s not worth your life or the financial penalty.

Rip currents are dangerous and can be fatal to the strongest of swimmers. Please learn and respect the flag systems in place. Keep yourself and your kids out of the water on RED FLAG days.

🚩🚩 RIP CURRENTS ARE REAL!!! 🚩🚩

RED FLAGS ARE NOT JUST A WARNING THEY MEAN THE OCEAN PRESENTS LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS

HTTPS://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ripcurrent.html?fbclid=IwAR1J4Hqn66PVKSRBc1EoMrF2Ff1WUU9-Rps-xFUNJ1SNGDNfaHBwbPQZNjA

How to spot a rip current.
1. Rip currents usually develop close to the shoreline in very shallow water around a meter deep – just where beach bathers are usually found.
2. Rip currents usually form between breaking waves.
3. Stay clear of the dark, flat water under which the fast currents lurk – even though it looks more inviting.
4. If caught in one DO NOT PANIC. Do not attempt to swim back towards the shore, the current will tire you out, even if you are a strong swimmer. Swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current and then head in - something that is easier said than done.

A picture of the rip currents on Pensacola Beach (gulf,Panhandle of FL). The dark channels of water are the rip currents and the light areas are sand bars. This is why it’s so important to stay calm and swim parallel to shore (this means your rib cage is facing the beach; your head is NOT pointing toward beach).

Prevention save lives. Our beaches are so beautiful and it gives everyone peace of mind when you have knowledge about these potential hazards. Swim near your Lifeguards please, it’s always worth it. Stay out of water when the beach flag at entrance to beach displays RED flags.

https://www.theinertia.com/surf/heres-how-to-spot-rip-currents/

05/02/2021

07/21/2020

We sure do love a great game of co****le!

How to Play Co****le – The 30A Way Jul 19, 2020 Photo Credit: Rosemary Beach Foundation By Kristy Gustafson Legend has it that co****le originated somewhere in the Midwest, with places like Cincinnati and Kentucky laying claim to inventing the ever-popular game. Some even credit a fourteenth-centu...

06/23/2020

Wanna tour of our place? Click on the link for a virtual tour. Thanks to Nest Interior Design by Andrea Maulden for getting us off to a great start!

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Stylish coastal condo w/ shared pool near bike paths and the beach!

06/21/2020

We’re excited 🥳 for the official summer ☀️ season! Our first season as a rental is filling in and we just had an opening 7/26-7/30. Click the “book now” button. Carpe Diem! 😉

06/15/2020

Great news...The Red Bar is returning soon!

https://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Red-Bar-decorations-going-up-could-reopen-in-July-571245681.html

As of now, they are planning on reopening this summer, possibly as early as July.

06/11/2020

Check these out and off your list ✅

12 Things You Must See (And Do) If This is Your First Visit to 30A Jan 27, 2020 By Jessica Roberts You’re ready to make your first trip to 30A. You’ve seen photos and videos of the beautiful beaches and you’re drawn to the laid back, coastal atmosphere. But, what are the must-see and the must-...

05/04/2020

Gorgeous day on 30A