Find the best place for your beach vacation in South Walton/30A FL

Sixteen Beautiful Beach Communities – One Unforgettable Destination, South Walton

Travel is all about discovery–new experiences, new people, new places. When you visit South Walton, our sixteen diverse beach neighborhoods offer new discoveries around every bend on Scenic 30A. Find the perfect 30A neighborhood for your next beach vacation.

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Spend Spring Break in South Walton – Places to stay & activities on 30A

The new year has officially begun, and that means springtime is right on our doorstep. This year, take advantage of our AMAZING spring break discounts and take the whole family to the shore for a 30A vacaton rental vacation! Dune Allen Realty has a gorgeous selection of vacation rental homes to choose from… If you’re looking for a home right on the beach, we can help! And if you’re longing for a house with a private pool, we’ve got you covered. … Learn more »

Find places to stay for the 30A Songwriter's Music Festival in South Walton. We have beach condo rentals at great rates!

30A Songwriters Festival – Places to Stay in South Walton

Music lovers, rejoice–the 30A Songwriters Festival is back! JANUARY 13-16, 2023. You’re going to want to start planning your trip to South Walton—pronto.

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Making holiday popcorn treats in your 30A beach vacation rental.
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Beachy Homes for Big Families This Holiday Season

September always gets us thinking about the upcoming holiday season. With the first day of autumn on September 22, it’s time to start conferring and confirming your family’s holiday plans. And although we may be a little biased, we can’t think of anything better than spending a big holiday on a beautiful beach with our whole family. Dune Allen Realty has an inventory of spacious, luxurious homes that can fit you and your whole crew—perfect for reuniting and reconnecting with loved … Learn more »

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5 Reasons to Spend Late Summer or Early Fall in South Walton / 30A Florida

  When you think of the sugary soft sand and warm, turquoise waters that Scenic Highway 30A is famous for, you probably think of the popular summer months when the beaches are packed and the sunshine is high in the sky.  But what if we told you there was an even better time to visit South Walton, a time that’s less crowded and a little less hot, yet still has beautiful sunsets? And also a time when the entire stretch … Learn more »

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South Walton Beaches: The Ideal “Nursery” for Baby Sea Turtles

Protective dunes, swaying sea oats, and fine white sand that’s like sugar. Crystal clear water and gentle breezes. These are just a few things that bring visitors from around the world to our beautiful beach communites in South Walton every year. But our picture-perfect beaches are also a draw for the tiniest, most precious of visitors— the baby sea turtle. Every year, from May until October, hundreds of female loggerheads and green sea turtles make the long trip back to … Learn more »

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Our 5 Favorite Spots to Grocery Shop on the Emerald Coast

We know, we know—grocery shopping isn’t exactly on the top of the list of things you’re looking forward to on your next 30A vacay. But we truly believe that a well-planned, well-executed trip to the supermarket at the beginning of your holiday is the key to elevating your South Walton vacation from mediocre to magnificent. Let us explain. Imagine for a moment that you’re just waking up on your first day of vacation—perhaps in a stunning oceanfront villa like Diamond … Learn more »

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Spend Thanksgiving 2020 in a South Walton Vacation Rental

There’s no doubt about it, the holidays can be stressful. There are so many details to consider, and this year even more complicated—with so many working from home and attending remote school. For Thanksgiving 2020, why not turn tradition on its head, too? Skip the usual Thanksgiving routine and rent a home at the beach! Picture it—your family all together in a beautifully spacious beach vacation house enjoying Thanksgiving day making your famous roasted turkey and apple pie. After dinner, … Learn more »