2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards
Congratulations to our 2025 Perfect in Walton County Award Winners!
Walton County Tourism announces the winners of the 2025 Perfect in Walton County Awards. Now in its 11th year, this annual program invites residents and visitors to nominate and vote for their tourism-related businesses, services in organizations.
This year, more than 6,000 votes were cast across 30 categories to determine the best in dining, entertainment, shopping and more throughout Walton County. These 90 winners are listed below in order of first - Diamond, second - Platinum, and third - Gold.
Please make sure to check out these special businesses and why they are Perfect in Walton County!
BEST BOUTIQUE VACATION RENTAL COMPANY (LESS THAN 50 UNITS)
DIAMOND: Shore Dreams Vacation Rentals
PLATINUM: Grayt 30A Vacations, Inc.
GOLD: Stay at 30A Vacation Rentals
BEST HOTEL/RESORT
DIAMOND: The Pearl
PLATINUM: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
GOLD: Hotel Effie Sandestin
BEST RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY (MORE THAN 50 UNITS)
DIAMOND: Oversee
PLATINUM: 360 Blue
GOLD: Royal Destinations
BEST ART GALLERY/STUDIO
DIAMOND: The Shard Shop
PLATINUM: The Blue Giraffe
GOLD: Justin Gaffrey Gallery
BEST EVENT
DIAMOND: 30A Songwriters Festival
PLATINUM: Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach
GOLD: Tequila & Taco Fest
BEST GOLF COURSE
DIAMOND: Camp Creek Golf Club
PLATINUM: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
GOLD: Burnt Pine Golf Club
BEST KIDS ATTRACTION
DIAMOND: Wild Sea Turtle Wednesday with South Walton Turtle Watch
PLATINUM: The Village of Baytowne Wharf
GOLD: The Big Chill 30A
BEST NATURE LOCALE
DIAMOND: Grayton Beach State Park
PLATINUM: Eden Gardens State Park
GOLD: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
BEST RETAILER
DIAMOND: Street Legal Golf Carts
PLATINUM: Lola's on 30A
GOLD: WaterColor Store
BEST SHOPPING AREA
DIAMOND: Grand Boulevard
PLATINUM: Seaside
GOLD: Rosemary Beach
BEST TENNIS FACILITY
DIAMOND: WaterColor Tennis by MatchPoint Resorts
PLATINUM: Sandestin Tennis Center
GOLD: Camp Creek Inn
BEST BREAKFAST
DIAMOND: The Donut Hole
PLATINUM: Black Bear Bread Co.
GOLD: Crackings
BEST CASUAL DINING
DIAMOND: Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar
PLATINUM: The Bay
GOLD: South of Philly 30A
BEST COFFEE HOUSE
DIAMOND: Black Bear Bread Co.
PLATINUM: Bad Ass Coffee
GOLD: Amavida Coffee Roasters
BEST CRAFT BEER/SPIRITS SELECTION
DIAMOND: Idyll Hounds Brewing Company
PLATINUM: Growler Garage 30A
GOLD: The Craft Bar
BEST FINE DINING
DIAMOND: Café Thirty-A
PLATINUM: Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks
GOLD: The Citizen
BEST HAPPY HOUR
DIAMOND: Amici 30A Italian Kitchen
PLATINUM: Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill
GOLD: The Wine Bar
BEST LUNCH
DIAMOND: South of Philly 30A
PLATINUM: Chanticleer Eatery
GOLD: George's at Alys Beach
BEST PERSONAL CHEF/CATERING SERVICE
DIAMOND: Swiftly Catered
PLATINUM: Blue Magnolia Catering
GOLD: Grayze Provisions
BEST SWEET TREATS
DIAMOND: Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
PLATINUM: Blue Mountain Bakery
GOLD: Pecan Jacks Ice Creamery & Candy Kitchen
BEST WINE SELECTION
DIAMOND: Wine World/Wine Bar
PLATINUM: Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks
GOLD: Vin’tij Food & Wine
BEST BEACH/EVENT SERVICES PROVIDER
DIAMOND: La Dolce Vita
PLATINUM: 30A Blaze Beach Bonfires
GOLD: South Walton Beach Chair Guys
BEST FISHING CHARTER
DIAMOND: Reel 30A
PLATINUM: Ranger Angler Fishing Charters
GOLD: Florida Boy Adventures
BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN/BAND
DIAMOND: Jared Herzog
PLATINUM: The Pickled Pickers
GOLD: Dion Jones & The Neon Tears
BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY
DIAMOND: 30A Blaze Beach Bonfires
PLATINUM: YOLO Board
GOLD: South Walton Beach Chair Guys
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
DIAMOND: Jonah Allen Gallery
PLATINUM: Jacqueline Ward Images
GOLD: Beach Bum Photography
BEST SPA/SALON
DIAMOND: Serenity by the Sea Spa
PLATINUM: Spa Pearl
GOLD: Spa Lilliana at Hotel Effie Sandestin
BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
DIAMOND: The Red Bar
PLATINUM: North Beach Social
GOLD: AJ’s Grayton Beach
BEST MEETING/CONFERENCE SPACE
DIAMOND: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
PLATINUM: Camp Creek Inn
GOLD: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
BEST WEDDING VENUE
DIAMOND: The Chapel at Seaside
PLATINUM: Monet Monet
GOLD: WaterColor LakeHouse