Lifestyle
The coastal lifestyle you’ve been waiting for will soon become a reality along South Walton County’s Scenic Highway 30A corridor at RidgeWalk.
RidgeWalk on the west end of 30A is set on the eastern boundary of County Highway 393 less than a mile north of the intersection of Highways 393 and 30A in Santa Rosa Beach on the Florida Panhandle. It’s ideally located just a short distance down the paved pedestrian walk to the famous dazzling white sand beaches with direct access from Ed Walline County Park. Recognized worldwide as a prime destination of 26+ miles of scenic shore speckled with rare coastal dune lakes, artsy villages, renown resorts, swanky beach bars, top notch restaurants and over 22,000 untouched acres of protected preserve, 30A is the premier area for refined, yet relaxed beachside living.
The beaches of South Walton provoke a feeling like no other largely due to 40% being state owned as protected nature preserve with a fifty foot height limitation along 30A. The surprising blend of perfectly planned communities mingled with the charm of a mellow beach lifestyle is the essence of the beaches of South Walton, FL. Scenic Highway 30A in South Walton, is home to the awe-inspiring coastal dune lakes, a rarity in the United States.
Scenic Highway 30A is home to a wonderfully diverse variety of restaurants and seafood shacks. A perfect day may begin with coffee in Seaside at Amavida and later indulging in a variety of food truck fare or gulf-front dining at The Vue. An afternoon strolling the sugar white sand beaches and playing in the turquoise blue water or just relaxing under an umbrella and reading the latest best seller. Life revolves around the water with such activities as fishing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding in one of the coastal dune lakes. Charming little shops are sprinkled along 30A for your shopping pleasure. Rosemary Beach visitors are treated to a New Orleans style jazz band on Sunday evenings in the courtyard. With a diverse culture, there is no shortage of activities along the beaches of South Walton with an active arts and dining selection with galleries, cafes and numerous festivals and events throughout the year.
Shopping – You’ll delight in exploring boutique shopping, a colorful artist colony, casual dining, and an entertainment amphitheater at the quaint and lively Gulf Place Town Center located in close proximity.
Dining – Where there is great fishing, there are also great seafood restaurants, and along 30A is no exception. From rustic oyster bars and steak houses to open-air cafes and candlelit restaurants, all of our local eateries offer the freshest, largest variety of culinary creations.
Beach – Known for its spectacular emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and sugar-white sands, Santa Rosa Beach offers plenty of fun-filled beach activities for everyone. From building sand castles to watching breathtaking sunsets, our award-winning beaches have become one of America’s favorite vacation destinations.
Golf – If golf is your game, a championship course with a fine dining restaurant is available at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club just a few blocks away. Warm gulf breezes and pristine landscapes make this a golfer’s paradise all year long and many championship golf courses and country clubs are offered in the area.
