2020 Perfect in South Walton Awards

Perfect takes on many shapes and sizes. From cocktails, events and locally owned boutiques to restaurants, small businesses and outdoor adventures, perfect is a feeling that resonates in your heart.

South Walton’s 16 unique beach neighborhoods, sugar white sands and turquoise waters certainly are picture perfect, but at the heart of our community are the people, places and activities that we celebrate.

The Perfect in South Walton Awards give locals and visitors a chance to shine a spotlight on their South Walton favorites. This year, a total of 23,329 votes were tallied, and the results are in! Congratulations to all of our 2020 Perfect in South Walton winners!

Best Breakfast

Diamond: Donut Hole
Platinum: Black Bear Bread Company
Gold: Another Broken Egg Cafe

Best Lunch

Diamond: Chanticleer Eatery
Platinum: Cowgirl Kitchen
Gold: George’s at Alys Beach

Best Casual Dining

Diamond: The Bay
Platinum: Shunk Gulley
Gold: Hurricane Oyster Bar

Best Fine Dining

Diamond: Café Thirty-A
Platinum: Pescado
Gold: Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood

Best Wine List

Diamond: The Wine Bar
Platinum: Vin’tij Food & Wine
Gold: Wine World

Best Craft Beer Selection

Diamond: The Craft Bar
Platinum: Grayton Beer Brewpub
Gold: Growler Garage

Best Sweet Treats

Diamond: Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
Platinum: La Crema
Gold: Sweet Henrietta’s Treats

Best Coffee House

Diamond: Amavida Coffee and Tea
Platinum: Bad Ass Coffee
Gold: Sunrise Coffee Company

Best Local Musician or Band

Diamond: Forrest Williams Band
Platinum: Dread Clampitt
Gold: Luke Langford Band

Best Live Music Venue

Diamond: The Bay
Platinum: The Big Chill
Gold: AJ’s Grayton Beach

Best Event

Diamond: 30A Songwriters Festival
Platinum: South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival
Gold: MountainFilm on Tour at WaterColor Inn & Resort

Best Park or Nature Locale

Diamond: Grayton Beach State Park
Platinum: Eden Gardens State Park
Gold: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Best Outdoor Adventure

Diamond: YOLO Board
Platinum: Adventure 30A
Gold: Baytowne Adventure Zone

Best Fishing Charter

Diamond: Dead Fish Charters
Platinum: Choctawhatchee Bay Fishing Charters
Gold: Florida Boy Adventures

Best Tennis Facility

Diamond: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort
Platinum: Rosemary Beach Racquet Club
Gold: WaterColor Tennis by Matchpoint Resorts

Best Golf Course

Diamond: Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
Platinum: Camp Creek Golf Club
Gold: Burnt Pine Golf Club

Best Art or Design Gallery/Studio

Diamond: Fusion Art Glass
Platinum: Justin Gaffrey Galley
Gold: Blue Giraffe

Best Jewelry Boutique

Diamond: La Vie Est Belle and McCaskill & Company
Gold: Shimmering Seas Jewelry & Gifts

Best Clothing Boutique

Diamond: Mercantile
Platinum: Willow Boutique
Gold: Indigo 

Best Shopping Area

Diamond: Grand Boulevard
Platinum: Silver Sands Premium Outlets
Gold: Seaside

Best Kids Attraction

Diamond: Baytowne Adventure Zone
Platinum: Thrills Laser Tag & Arcade
Gold: Rock Paper Scissors

Best Conference Space

Diamond: WaterColor Inn & Resort
Platinum: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Gold: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort

Best Wedding Venue

Diamond: The Chapel at Seaside
Platinum: WaterColor Inn & Resort
Gold: The Pointe

Best Event Venue

Diamond: WaterColor Inn & Resort
Platinum: Gulf Place
Gold: The Pointe

Best Spa

Diamond:  Serenity by the Sea
Platinum: WaterColor InnSpa
Gold: Spa Pearl

Best Hotel/Resort

Diamond: The Pearl Hotel
Platinum: WaterColor Inn & Resort
Gold: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort 

Best Rental Management Company

Diamond:  360 Blue
Platinum: ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals
Gold: Southern Vacation Rentals

Best Bed and Breakfast

Diamond: Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse
Platinum: Rosemary Beach Inn
Gold: Seagrove Guest House

Best Beach Photographer

Diamond: Moon Creek Studios
Platinum: Jessica Winkler Photography
Gold: Dawn Chapman Whitty Photography

Best Beach Services Provider

Diamond: La Dolce Vita
Platinum: Jake’s Beach Service
Gold: Rent Gear Here