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About Grayton Beach

The art of nature. The nature of art. Of course, Grayton Beach is known for its pristine beaches. But the town itself? The laid-back charm developed over decades, alongside a delightful mix of beach cottages, local art galleries, and low-key eateries serving fresh seafood and Southern specialties.

Part bohemian vibes, and part natural beauty, Grayton Beach is proud to be one of the most unique communities along 30A. Known for its quirky, artistic atmosphere and friendly locals, it’s also one of the oldest and most storied spots on the coast. Got your attention?

LOCATION, LOCATION, PERFECTION.

Between Blue Mountain Beach and Seaside, Grayton Beach rubs elbows with a state park! Yep. Grayton Beach is bordered on three sides by Grayton Beach State Park. This prime location, along with nearby Western Lake, makes it a nature lovers magnet. Plus, it’s the only spot where local fishing guides can beach-launch, allowing you to hop on a fishing charter straight from the sand. How cool is that?

GOOD EYE, SWEET BUY.

At the turn of the century, Grayton Beach was vying to be the go-to vacation spot for families from Northwest Florida and Alabama. But the journey was a challenge. No bridges over the Choctawhatchee River! And only sandy trails!

In 1913, W.H. Butler and his son, Van, made the trek from DeFuniak Springs and became the village’s biggest champions. Originally from the Midwest, W.H. was eyeing a resort at Phillips Inlet but found Grayton Beach’s land for half the price. So, he bought most of what is now Grayton Beach. Sweet buy!

A QUIRKY, RUSTIC CHARM.

Grayton Beach radiates a fun, artistic, and laid-back vibe, full of rustic charm and community spirit. And it’s not just families that flock here. Solo travelers and adventure-seekers too. Plus artists, musicians, and chefs, or anyone who wants to escape convention and live the beach lifestyle. With vibrant art galleries and the iconic Red Bar, a funky dive bar, Grayton Beach is brimming with life and character, truly one of a kind! Its unofficial motto? “Nice Dogs, Strange People.” There’s even a Grayton Beach Surf Club. Learn from the pros, unless you’re too cool for summer school.

PARK IT!

Yes, Grayton Beach consistently ranks among the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the United States. But exploring its soft sand is only part of the story. Grayton Beach State Park, a nationally ranked nature wonderland, bursts with diverse ecosystems like pine flatwoods, coastal scrub, and dunes. And with Western Lake at its side, it’s a hotspot for kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking through coastal dunes and pine forests. So very nice!

Chanticleer Eatery

American

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Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill

AmericanSeafood

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AJ’s Grayton Beach

AmericanSeafood

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Borago

Italian

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The Red Bar

AmericanSeafoodSouthern

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Chiringo

AmericanSeafood

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Coastal flavors and Southern hospitality shine all around Grayton Beach rentals. Discover delightful dining, from the iconic seafood dishes at The Red Bar to fresh catches at Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill, each restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. Enjoy casual beachfront dining or upscale Mediterranean cuisine at Borago. Whatever you’re craving… seafood, Southern classics, or international fare, Grayton Beach has it all!

Grayton BEACH ACCESSES

Ray’s Multi Mtn.

Public

Grayton Dunes

Public

EVENTS OF Grayton Beach

Fri, March 6

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and Mondays, a revolving selection of local and guest musicians take the stage, including performances during Sunday brunch. Located in Grayton Beach, The Red Bar is a renowned local establishment known for its eclectic atmosphere and live entertainment. The venue serves lunch and dinner daily, offering both indoor and outdoor seating for guests to enjoy food and cocktails.

Sat, March 7

Jared Herzog

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Jared Herzog will be performing a live musical set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Sat, March 7

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays, guests can enjoy live music during brunch and in the evening, with additional performances scheduled for Monday nights on a seasonal basis. Known as a local staple in Grayton Beach, the Red Bar offers a lively atmosphere filled with eclectic decor, great food, and cocktails. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, providing both indoor and outdoor seating options for friends and families.

Sun, March 8

Tim Roberts

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Tim Roberts performs live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Sun, March 8

Christon Birge

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Guests can recharge their weekend at a live music brunch featuring the Christon Birge Duo every Sunday at 12 PM. This event offers a delightful morning of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and engaging tunes. It provides a perfect opportunity to unwind and connect with friends and family while enjoying the duo's lively performance and a mouth-watering menu.

Sun, March 8

Pickled Pickers

Grayton Beach

Live Music

AJ's Grayton Beach hosts Sunday Funday every week, featuring live music from the South Walton-based band, The Pickled Pickers. Attendees can enjoy a diverse musical blend of blues, funk, R&B, country, and bluegrass. The event offers a relaxed atmosphere for friends and family to unwind with great tunes and delicious food every Sunday evening.

Mon, March 9

Otha Allen Jr.

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Otha Allen Jr. will perform a live musical set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Tue, March 10

Spring Break Programming

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Dion Jones will perform a live set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Tue, March 10

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and seasonally on Monday nights, the venue hosts a diverse selection of local and visiting musical acts. Located in Grayton Beach, this popular local institution offers an eclectic atmosphere where guests can enjoy live music, food, and cocktails with indoor or outdoor seating available daily for lunch and dinner.

Wed, March 11

Laura Lane

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Laura Lane performs a live set between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

Wed, March 11

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and Mondays, a rotating selection of local and guest bands takes the stage for brunch and evening performances. Known as a local institution in Grayton Beach, the restaurant offers an eclectic atmosphere where guests can enjoy live music alongside a variety of food and cocktails. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner, providing both indoor and outdoor seating options.

Thu, March 12

Tanner Lee Gray

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Tanner Lee Gray performs live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Thu, March 12

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays during brunch and evening hours, as well as seasonally on Monday nights, the venue hosts a diverse lineup of local and visiting bands. As a renowned local institution in the heart of Grayton Beach, this vibrant restaurant and bar offers an eclectic atmosphere where guests can enjoy live music, cocktails, and a variety of food. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner, providing both indoor and outdoor seating options for friends and families.

Thu, March 12

Karaoke Night

Grayton Beach

Live Music

AJ's Grayton Beach hosts a weekly karaoke night every Thursday, welcoming everyone from casual singers to experienced performers. Attendees can gather with friends, enjoy drinks, and take the stage for an evening filled with music and entertainment.

Fri, March 13

Steven Theriot

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Steven Theriot will be performing live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Fri, March 13

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and Monday nights, the venue hosts a rotating selection of local and visiting bands. Recognized as a local institution in Grayton Beach, the restaurant offers a lively atmosphere filled with eclectic decor, live music, and a menu featuring food and cocktails. Guests can enjoy indoor or outdoor seating for both lunch and dinner daily.

Sat, March 14

Shard Shop Locals Weekend

Grayton Beach

Workshops & Classes

The venue hosts a monthly locals' weekend, during which locals and snowbirds receive a 20% discount on classes. This promotion is available on the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, and interested parties are advised to call to secure their booking.

Sat, March 14

Jared Herzog

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Jared Herzog will perform a live musical set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Sat, March 14

Grayton Beach Spring Art Fest

Grayton Beach

Arts & Culture

Vendors are encouraged to submit their applications for this event. Guests should plan to attend the 2nd Annual Spring Art Fest, which will feature a large number of over 80 artists and vendors with displays both inside and outside the venue, along with craft workshops for children. Live music performances are scheduled, featuring Dion Jones and Jerad Reynolds from 10:00 to 1:00, followed by The Kennedy's Duo from 2:00 to 5:00. The Taco 30A Food Truck will be on-site to serve food. This event is sponsored by 30A Local Real Estate and Barker Williams (Attorneys at Law).

Sat, March 14

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner service from Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 5:30 PM. On Sundays and Mondays, the venue hosts a diverse selection of local and visiting musical acts. Situated in Grayton Beach, this popular local establishment is known for its eclectic decor and vibrant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a variety of food and cocktails with both indoor and outdoor seating available for lunch and dinner.

Sun, March 15

Tanner Lee Gray

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Tanner Lee Gray will perform a live musical set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Sun, March 15

Christon Birge

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Guests can recharge their weekend at a live music brunch featuring the talented Christon Birge Duo every Sunday at 12 PM. This event offers a delightful morning filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and engaging tunes. It provides a perfect opportunity for guests to unwind and connect with friends and family while enjoying lively performances and a mouth-watering menu.

Sun, March 15

Pickled Pickers

Grayton Beach

Live Music

AJ’s Grayton Beach hosts Sunday Funday featuring live music from The Pickled Pickers. This South Walton-based band performs a diverse blend of blues, funk, R&B, country, and bluegrass. Guests are invited to bring friends and family to enjoy a relaxed evening filled with great music and delicious food.

Mon, March 16

Otha Allen Jr.

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Otha Allen Jr. can be seen performing live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Tue, March 17

{St. Patrick’s Day} Jordan Chase

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Jordan Chase will be performing live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Tue, March 17

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and seasonally on Monday nights, various local and visiting bands take the stage, including performances during Sunday brunch. Known as a local institution in Grayton Beach, the Red Bar offers a lively atmosphere with eclectic decor, live music, and a menu of food and cocktails. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner with both indoor and outdoor seating options available.

Wed, March 18

Laura Lane

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Laura Lane will be performing live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Wed, March 18

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs nightly during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 5:30 PM. On Sundays and Mondays, the venue hosts a diverse lineup of local and visiting musical acts for brunch and evening sets. Recognized as a local landmark in Grayton Beach, this vibrant restaurant and bar offers an eclectic atmosphere where guests can enjoy live entertainment alongside a variety of food and cocktails. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner, providing both indoor and outdoor seating options for visitors.

Thu, March 19

TJ & Brad

Grayton Beach

Live Music

TJ and Brad can be seen performing live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Thu, March 19

Grayton Beach Wine Walk

Grayton Beach

Food & Drink

The Grayton Beach Wine Walk takes place every third Thursday from 5 to 7 PM, starting at Shacks Art. Attendees can stroll to six unique merchants to enjoy a variety of wines and hors d’oeuvres. Following the walk, participants return to Shacks deck for dessert, more wine, and live music. The Dancing Raffle begins at 7 PM, offering great gifts from local artists, merchants, and spots around 30A. Tickets cost $25 per person, and guests are encouraged to purchase them at Shacks on the day of or before the event. Shacks Art Grayton Beach is a vibrant, artist-run gallery that features the work of over 50 artists, including artwork, handcrafted jewelry, and quality crafts. The gallery is located at the Mystic Porte Shops, just north of Scenic 30A on Hwy 283, next to Shops of Grayton. It also hosts artist workshops, exhibitions, and other events.

Thu, March 19

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and Mondays, a rotating selection of local and visiting bands takes the stage for brunch and evening sets. Known as a local institution in the heart of Grayton Beach, The Red Bar offers an eclectic atmosphere where guests can enjoy live music, cocktails, and a variety of food. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner, providing both indoor and outdoor seating for friends and families.

Thu, March 19

Karaoke Night

Grayton Beach

Live Music

AJ’s Grayton Beach hosts a karaoke night every Thursday, inviting singers of all skill levels to perform. It is an opportunity for friends to gather for drinks, music, and laughter in a lively atmosphere.

Fri, March 20

Dion Jones

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Dion Jones will perform a live set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Fri, March 20

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs nightly during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays and Mondays, the venue hosts a diverse selection of local and visiting musical acts, including performances during Sunday brunch and seasonal Monday night sets. As a renowned local institution in Grayton Beach, this vibrant restaurant and bar offers an eclectic atmosphere where guests can enjoy live music, cocktails, and a full menu for lunch and dinner in both indoor and outdoor seating areas.

Sat, March 21

Jared Herzog

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Jared Herzog will be performing live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Sat, March 21

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. Additionally, various local and visiting bands take the stage on Sundays for brunch and evening sets, as well as on Monday nights during the season. As a renowned local institution in the heart of Grayton Beach, The Red Bar offers a lively atmosphere where guests can enjoy eclectic decor, live music, and a selection of food and cocktails. The establishment is open daily for lunch and dinner with both indoor and outdoor seating options available.

Sun, March 22

Tim Roberts

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Tim Roberts performs a live set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Sun, March 22

Christon Birge

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Sun, March 22

Pickled Pickers

Grayton Beach

Live Music

AJ's Grayton Beach hosts Sunday Funday featuring live music from The Pickled Pickers. This South Walton-based band performs an eclectic mix of blues, funk, R&B, country, and bluegrass. The weekly event offers a relaxed atmosphere where friends and families can gather to enjoy great tunes and delicious food every Sunday evening.

Mon, March 23

Jordan Chase

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Jordan Chase can be seen performing live between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

Tue, March 24

Dion Jones

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Dion Jones will perform live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Tue, March 24

The Red Bar Jazz Band

Grayton Beach

Live Music

The Red Bar Jazz Band performs during dinner from Tuesday through Saturday, between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. On Sundays, the venue hosts various local and visiting bands for brunch and evening sets, with seasonal performances also taking place on Monday nights. As a well-known local institution in the heart of Grayton Beach, the restaurant offers a lively atmosphere filled with eclectic decor, great food, and cocktails. Guests can enjoy live music and dining in both indoor and outdoor seating areas daily for lunch and dinner.

Wed, March 25

Laura Lane

Grayton Beach

Live Music

Laura Lane performs live from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Experience vibrant events year-round: from the Fourth of July celebration with a delightful parade, to the family-friendly Grayt Easter Egg Hunt. Don’t miss the 30A Songwriters Festival in January or the Annual BBQ Competition. Whether for a vacation rental or Emerald Coast events, Grayton Beach offers unforgettable experiences in this charming coastal town.

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