Located at the entrance of the Choctawhatchee Bay on the north side of the Destin Bridge, Crab Island attracts hundreds, if not thousands, of boaters every day. From snorkeling and fishing, to partying during Memorial Day weekend, Crab Island is the place to be when...
Spring break and warmer temperatures are just around the corner, and many co-eds are planning their annual trip to the Emerald Coast and the Beaches of South Walton. Both the Walton and Okaloosa County Sherif's Departments are reminding visitors to stay safe and be smart...
With most of the nation is caught in the "Polar Vortex", an extreme polar low pressure system that has become disturbed, sending frigid temperatures well into the deep south, many Emerald Coast visitors are looking for ways to stay warm. With temperatures hovering around 20...
According to media reports, retirees are opting for second vacation and rental homes in record numbers. For a number of years, The Emerald Coast has played to host to "Snowbirds" from the Midwest, but the variety of license plates seen from October-March is beginning to...
With the economy looking up and the housing market bouncing back, many homeowners are looking to purchase a second home, either for personal use, or as a source of rental or investment income. The Huffington Post travel editors recently compiled a list of the ten...
Emerald Coast Magazine celebrates the "Best of The Emerald Coast", Saturday, October 19, at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Earlier this summer, Emerald Coast Magazine readers, Facebook fans and Twitter followers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite restaurants, attractions, and service providers. The...
The cat is definitely out of the bag. USA Today recently identified the Emerald Coast's Santa Rosa Beach as one of the ten best kept secret beaches in Florida. Noting the brilliant green waters and sugar white sand, the reporter wondered whether she was actually...
South Walton Emeril's FloridaEmerald Coast resident and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse has been seen in and around 30-A and South Walton filming his Cooking Channel Show, Emeril's Florida. During season two, Emeril will feature nine South Walton restaurants as part of the series that highlights...
Destin Pool Safetey Recently, a number of tragic drowning related accidents in pools have been in the news, prompting families to take a closer look at the safety and security of home swimming pools. Many of the luxury beach...
Every year, towards the end of July, jelly fish decide to visit the Emerald Coast. According to marine biologists, the annoying sea life get caught in the Gulf Stream and make their way to our warm, Emerald Green Waters. You’ll know we have uninvited guests...