Scenic Highway 30A hosts a variety of town festivals celebrating food, wine and crafts throughout the year. Nearby Destin hosts an array of fishing contests and more than 100 festivals each year, many focused on the region's most bountiful treasure—seafood.

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Taste of 30-A - A celebration of Southern Cuisine

Near WaterColor, you can dine on award-winning cuisine in sophisticated restaurants or seek out low-key oyster shacks up and down Highway 30-A. Or, stay in WaterColor for a variety of options including Fish Out of Water, BaitHouse Restaurant, WaterColor Market and BeachClub. Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or wine at Cerulean's. Selected by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s top 400 restaurants, Fish Out of Water offers an eclectic menu and a refreshing selection of wines. For reservations, call 850-534-5050.

From down home Southern cooking to romantic candlelit restaurants, there are a variety of options in the Destin-Ft. Walton area, to please every palate. Panama City Beach offers every type of cuisine, from Southern and Cajun to South American to Mexican, Chinese, French and Italian—and, of course, fresh local seafood with the best offerings from the Gulf. When the sun goes down, Panama City Beach has all the action of a big city, but with a laid-back, Southern flair.

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Along the Gulf, nature is a constant inspiration and many artists live and work in the WaterSound area. Just stroll by the shops and galleries in Grayton Beach, WaterSound and Seaside and you will often see displays of work by local artists. The 30A and Panama City Beach area offers a unique glimpse of culture and the arts. If you keep your eyes and ears open, there is so much to experience in this culturally rich region. 

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