Grayton Beach
The hand-painted sign on the side of the road sums it up: “Nice Dogs, Friendly Folks.” Grayton Beach is about as laid-back and organic as a beach town can get, from the old-style wooden beach bungalows to the “hippie kitsch” feel of the iconic Red Bar to the narrow neighborhood streets lined with live oaks.
But this is more than just a cool beach town. It’s home to the diverse coastal ecosystems of Western Lake and Grayton Beach State Park, and a gateway to a large expanse of sugar-white beach that is a haven for fishermen, boaters, and beachcombers alike.
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2012 Artist Of The Year
Recently named South Walton's 2012 Artist of the Year, artist and jewelry designer Allison Craft creates necklaces, bracelets and earrings in pearls and leather, combined with other natural elements. Her gallery is located in the Shops of Grayton, but her jewelry is available throughout many galleries in South Walton.updated: May 04, 2012 1:54 pm
Shorty’s Surfside & Topside
You’re never short of a friendly face at Shorty’s. Named for the owner’s spunky little dog, this popular local watering hole serves lunch and dinner daily, along with live music every night. Have a drink and chat with the locals Surfside, or enjoy a meal and the view of the beach Topside. As they say at Shorty’s “It’s a dog’s life.”updated: May 03, 2012 1:30 pm
Nice Dogs, Friendly People
Grayton Beach is the quintessential Florida beach town where neighbors meet for coffee, kids run barefoot down the dirt streets, and dogs once outnumbered the people. On south Garfield Street you’ll find a hand painted sign that sums up the local philosophy. It reads, “Grayton Beach, Nice Dogs, Friendly Folks.”updated: Mar 15, 2012 1:49 pm
You Too Will Like the Zoo
If Dr. Seuss had been a shopkeeper instead of a writer, he’d have owned the Zoo Gallery. Step inside the door and you enter a creative world of funky, off-beat, and fascinating items that includes unique jewelry, handcrafted pottery, recycled metal, artisan glass, and handmade furniture, all from local and national artisans.updated: Mar 15, 2012 1:49 pm
Grayton Beach State Park
Hiking through an ancient dune forest, kayaking on a rare coastal dune lake, having lunch on the sugar-white sands of a pristine beach are all in a day’s adventure at this 2000-acre outdoor paradise. Named by Dr. Beach as the best beach in America, Grayton Beach State Park also features camping and cabins for longer stays.updated: Mar 15, 2012 1:49 pm
Grayt Coffee House
Looking for a “grayt” cup of coffee in a cozy atmosphere? Recently opened in one of Grayton Beach’s historic beach cottages, Grayt Coffee House serves free trade locally roasted coffee, a selection of hot teas, homemade pastries, and blackboard specials from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily. It’s like visiting your neighbor.updated: Mar 15, 2012 1:48 pm
